Psalm 119:48

48 I lift my hands [in prayer] because of your commandments, which I love. I will reflect on your laws.

Psalm 119:48 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:48

My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I
have loved
Showing by such a gesture his great esteem of them, and affection for them; stretching out his hands, and embracing them with both arms, as it were: and this being a praying gesture, ( 2 Timothy 2:8 ) , may signify his earnest desire and request that he might have grace and spiritual strength to enable him to observe them; and it being used in swearing, ( Genesis 14:22 ) , may express his firm resolution in the strength of divine grace to keep them; and the phrase signifying a doing or an attempt to do anything, ( Genesis 41:44 ) , may denote his practical observance of the commands, his putting his hand to do them with all his might; and I will meditate in thy statutes;
and thereby get a better understanding of them, and be in a better disposition and capacity to keep them.

Psalm 119:48 In-Context

46 I will speak about your written instructions in the presence of kings and not feel ashamed.

47 Your commandments, which I love, make me happy.

48 I lift my hands [in prayer] because of your commandments, which I love. I will reflect on your laws.

49 Remember the word [you gave] me. Through it you gave me hope.

50 This is my comfort in my misery: Your promise gave me a new life.