Psalms 119:125

125 Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.

Psalms 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 ) .

Psalms 119:125 In-Context

123 My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.

124 I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees.

125 Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.

126 LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions.

127 Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.