Psalm 119:40

40 See how hungry I am for your counsel; preserve my life through your righteous ways!

Psalm 119:40 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:40

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts
After a greater degree of knowledge of them, and an opportunity of hearing them explained and enforced, and of yielding obedience to them; see ( Psalms 119:7 Psalms 119:20 Psalms 119:27 Psalms 119:30 ) ;

quicken me in thy righteousness:
in the way of righteousness, according to the word of righteousness, the Gospel, and with the righteousness of Christ revealed in it; and which is unto life, and quickens and comforts the heart, and from whence abundance of peace and joy flows.

Psalm 119:40 In-Context

38 Affirm your promises to me - promises made to all who fear you.

39 Deflect the harsh words of my critics - but what you say is always so good.

40 See how hungry I am for your counsel; preserve my life through your righteous ways!

41 Let your love, God, shape my life with salvation, exactly as you promised;

42 Then I'll be able to stand up to mockery because I trusted your Word.