Psalm 119:112
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Verse 112. -- Unto the end. Our life on earth is a race; in vain begins he to run swiftly, that fainteth, and gives over before he come to the end. And this was signified (saith Gregory) when in the law the tail of the beast was sacrificed with the rest: perseverance crowneth all. It is good we have begun to do well; let us also strive to persevere to the end. -- William Cowper.
EXPLANATORY NOTES AND QUAINT SAYINGS
Verse 112-113. -- When David had an inclination in his heart to God's statutes, the immediate effect of it was to "hate vain thoughts." We read, "I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes"; and it follows, "I hate vain thoughts." The vanity of his heart was a burden to him. A new creature is as careful against wickedness in the head or heart, as in the life. A godly man would be purer in the sight of God than in the view of man. He knows none but God can see the wanderings of his heart or the thoughts of his head, yet he is as careful that sins should not rise up as that they should not break out. -- Stephen Charnock.
HINTS FOR PASTORS AND LAYPERSONS
Verse 112. -- Heart leanings. Personality, pressure, inclination, performance, constancy, perpetuity.
Verse 112. -- The godly man's obedience.
(d) The proofs.