Psalms 119:159

159 See how I love your rules! Lord, keep me alive, because you love me.

Psalms 119:159 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:159

Consider how I love thy precepts
How ardently and affectionately, how cordially and sincerely, ( Psalms 119:127 Psalms 119:128 ) ; and that was the reason why he was so grieved and distressed when wicked men transgressed and despised them;

quicken me, O Lord, according to thy loving kindness;
(See Gill on Psalms 119:88).

Psalms 119:159 In-Context

157 Many enemies attack me. But I haven't turned away from your covenant laws.

158 I get very angry when I see people who aren't faithful to you. They don't obey your word.

159 See how I love your rules! Lord, keep me alive, because you love me.

160 All your words are true. All your laws are right. They last forever.

161 Rulers attack me without any reason. But my heart trembles because of your word.