Psalm 119:124

124 Deal with thy servant according to thy mercy, and teach me thine ordinances.

Psalm 119:124 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:124

Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy
Which is either general and providential, and reaches to all his creatures; and according to which David had been dealt with all his days, and which he desires a continuance of: or special; and which is in Christ, and communicated through him; and in whom he deals with his people, not according to their merits, but his own mercy; by receiving and accepting them, and admitting them into his presence, and to partake of his favours, and by pardoning their sins and saving their souls; which is not by works of righteousness they have done but according to his abundant mercy; and by giving them eternal life and happiness at the great day;

and teach me thy statutes;
which is often requested; and which not only shows the need of divine teachings, and the psalmist's earnest and importunate desire to have them; but also that the mercy, grace, and kindness of God, have an influence on the holy life and conversation of the saints, and do not at all encourage licentiousness.

Psalm 119:124 In-Context

122 Receive thy servant for good: let not the proud accuse me falsely.

123 Mine eyes have failed for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.

124 Deal with thy servant according to thy mercy, and teach me thine ordinances.

125 I am thy servant; instruct me, and I shall know thy testimonies.

126 It is time for the Lord to work: they have utterly broken thy law.