Psalms 119:159

159 See how I have loved your guiding principles! O LORD, in keeping with your mercy, give me a new life.

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 I have many persecutors and opponents, [yet] I have not turned away from your written instructions.

158 I have seen traitors, and I am filled with disgust. They have not accepted your promise.

159 See how I have loved your guiding principles! O LORD, in keeping with your mercy, give me a new life.

160 There is nothing but truth in your word, and all of your righteous regulations endure forever.

161 Influential people have persecuted me for no reason, but it is only your words that fill my heart with terror.