Psalms 119:60

60 I was up at once, didn't drag my feet, was quick to follow your orders.

Psalms 119:60 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:60

I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
] As soon as he was sensible of his duty, he immediately complied with it; he consulted not with flesh and blood, but at once yielded a cheerful obedience to the commands of God. Instances of evangelical obedience of this kind we have in the three thousand converts, in Saul, and in the jailer and his house, ( Acts 2:41 ) ( 9:18 ) ( 16:33 ) .

Psalms 119:60 In-Context

58 I beg you from the bottom of my heart: smile, be gracious to me just as you promised.
59 When I took a long, careful look at your ways, I got my feet back on the trail you blazed.
60 I was up at once, didn't drag my feet, was quick to follow your orders.
61 The wicked hemmed me in - there was no way out - but not for a minute did I forget your plan for me.
62 I get up in the middle of the night to thank you; your decisions are so right, so true - I can't wait till morning!
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