Psalms 119:40

40 See, I have longed for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life.

Psalms 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.

Psalms 119:40 In-Context

38 Confirm to your servant your promise, which is for those who fear you.

39 Turn away the disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good.

40 See, I have longed for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life.

41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise.

42 Then I shall have an answer for those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.