Psalm 119:125

125 I serve you. Help me to understand what is right. Then I will understand your covenant laws.

Psalm 119:125 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:125

I [am] thy servant
Not only by creation, but by grace; and as he had a work to do, he desires to know what it was; and as it was proper he should know his Master's will, he applies to him for it; using this as an argument, that he was his servant, devoted to his service, and willing to perform it to the best of his knowledge and ability; and therefore prays,

give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies;
the Scriptures, which testify of the will of God; which are only rightly understood by those who have their understandings opened and enlightened; or have an understanding given them, that they may understand them, so as to receive and embrace the doctrine, and do the precepts of them: and such an understanding is the gift of God, and owing to his powerful and efficacious grace; see ( Luke 24:45 ) ( 1 John 5:20 ) .

Psalm 119:125 In-Context

123 My eyes grow tired as I look to you to save me. Please save me as you have promised.

124 Be good to me, because you love me. Teach me your orders.

125 I serve you. Help me to understand what is right. Then I will understand your covenant laws.

126 Lord, it's time for you to act. People are breaking your law.

127 I love your commands more than gold. I love them more than pure gold.