Psalms 119:40

40 I want to obey your commands; give me new life, for you are righteous.

Psalms 119:40 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:40

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts
After a greater degree of knowledge of them, and an opportunity of hearing them explained and enforced, and of yielding obedience to them; see ( Psalms 119:7 Psalms 119:20 Psalms 119:27 Psalms 119:30 ) ;

quicken me in thy righteousness:
in the way of righteousness, according to the word of righteousness, the Gospel, and with the righteousness of Christ revealed in it; and which is unto life, and quickens and comforts the heart, and from whence abundance of peace and joy flows.

Psalms 119:40 In-Context

38 Keep your promise to me, your servant - the promise you make to those who obey you.

39 Save me from the insults I fear; how wonderful are your judgments!

40 I want to obey your commands; give me new life, for you are righteous.

41 Show me how much you love me, Lord, and save me according to your promise.

42 Then I can answer those who insult me because I trust in your word.