Psalms 119:45
That I may walk to and fro in a large place, because, thy precepts, have I sought.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.
In Context
44That I may keep thy law continually, to times age-abiding and beyond.
46That I may speak of thy testimonies before kings, and not be ashamed.
Cross References
Psalms 119:19A sojourner, am, I, in the earth, Do not hide from me, thy commandments.
Psalms 119:71It is, well for me, that I was afflicted, That I might learn thy statutes.
Psalms 119:133My steps, direct thou by thy word, and let no iniquity, have dominion over me.
Psalms 119:162Joyful am I over thy word, Like the finder of spoil in abundance.
Proverbs 4:12When thou walkest, thy step shall not be hemmed in, and, if thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Ecclesiastes 1:13And I gave my heart to seek and to search out, wisely, concerning all things which are done under the heavens,—the same, is the vexatious employment God hath given to the sons of men, to work toilsomely therein,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:44-45
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments. 44 So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever. Here is, 1. David's humble petition for the tongue of the learned, that he might know how to speak a word in season for the glory of God: Take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth. He means, "Lord, let the word of truth be always in my mouth; let me have the wisdom and courage which are necessary to enable me both to use my knowledge for the instruction of… Read the whole commentary →