Psalm 119:87

87 They almost destroyed me on earth, But as for me, I ¹did not forsake Your precepts.

Psalm 119:87 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:87

They had almost consumed me upon earth
Almost destroyed his good name, wasted his substance, took away his crown and kingdom, and even his life; it was within a little of it, his soul had almost dwelt in silence; they had almost cast him down to the ground, and left him there. But all this was only on earth; they could not reach any thing that belonged to him in heaven; not his name, which was written there in the Lamb's book of life; nor his riches and inheritance there, the never fading crown of glory laid up for him there; or that eternal life, which is hid with Christ in God for him;

but I forsook not thy precepts;
did not decline the service and worship of God, nor neglect his word and ordinances, though thus persecuted, and all these things came upon him for the sake of religion; see ( Psalms 44:17 ) .

Psalm 119:87 In-Context

85 The arrogant have dug pits for me, Men who are not in accord with Your law.

86 All Your commandments are faithful; They have persecuted me with a lie; help me!

87 They almost destroyed me on earth, But as for me, I did not forsake Your precepts.

88 Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth. Lamedh.

89 Forever, O LORD , Your word is settled in heaven.

Cross References

• 1. Isaiah 58:2

Footnotes

• [a] Lit "in the earth"