Psalms 119:40

40 Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts; quicken me in Thy righteousness.

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 Establish Thy word unto Thy servant, who is devoted to the fear of Thee.

39 Turn away my reproach which I fear, for Thy judgments are good.

40 Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts; quicken me in Thy righteousness.

41 <> Let Thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even Thy salvation according to Thy word;

42 so shall I have the answer for him that reproacheth me, for I trust in Thy word.