Psalms 119:146

146 I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.

Psalms 119:146 in Other Translations

KJV
146 I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
ESV
146 I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies.
NLT
146 I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws.
MSG
146 I called to you, "Save me so I can carry out all your instructions."
CSB
146 I call to You; save me, and I will keep Your decrees.

Psalms 119:146 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:146

I cried unto thee; save me
In his distress he cried and prayed to the Lord; and this was a principal and leading petition, that he would "save" him out of all his troubles and afflictions, and out of the hands of all his enemies; and with a temporal, spiritual, and eternal salvation which he knew he was able to do, and none else;

and I shall keep thy testimonies;
such salvation will affect my heart, and the sense of it influence and engage me to have the utmost regard to the word of God, its truths and doctrines, precepts and ordinances, so as carefully to observe them.

Psalms 119:146 In-Context

144 Your statutes are always righteous; give me understanding that I may live.
145 I call with all my heart; answer me, LORD, and I will obey your decrees.
146 I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.
147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.
148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.

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