Psalms 119:40

40 I really want to follow your rules. Keep me alive, because you do what is right.

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. Then other people will have respect for you.
39 Please don't let me be put to shame. Your laws are good.
40 I really want to follow your rules. Keep me alive, because you do what is right.
41 Lord, show me your faithful love. Save me as you have promised.
42 Then I will answer those who make fun of me, because I trust in your word.
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