Psalms 119:27

27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.

Psalms 119:27 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
English Standard Version (ESV)
27 Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
New Living Translation (NLT)
27 Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.
The Message Bible (MSG)
27 Help me understand these things inside and out so I can ponder your miracle-wonders.
American Standard Version (ASV)
27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: So shall I meditate on thy wondrous works.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
27 Help me understand your guiding principles so that I may reflect on your miracles.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
27 Help me understand the meaning of Your precepts so that I can meditate on Your wonders.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
27 Help me understand what your rules can teach me. Then I'll spend time thinking about the miracles you have done.

Psalms 119:27 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:27

Make me to understand the way of thy precepts
The meaning of them, to have a more comprehensive, clear, and distinct knowledge of them; and to be led into the way they direct unto, and walk therein;

so shall I talk of thy wondrous works;
the works of creation, providence, redemption, and grace; with more knowledge and understanding, with more spirit and cheerfulness, with more readiness and liberty, more to his own satisfaction, and for the good of others: or, "meditate on thy wondrous works" F26; being in the ways of God, and freed from the distractions of the world and business of it.


FOOTNOTES:

F26 (hxyva) "meditabor", Pagninus, Montanus, Gejerus, Michaelis; "ut mediter", Junius & Tremellius, Cocceius.

Psalms 119:27 In-Context

25 I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
28 My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
29 Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Psalms 105:2; Psalms 145:5
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