Psalm 119:159

159 (118-159) Behold I have loved thy commandments, O Lord; quicken me thou in thy mercy.

Psalm 119:159 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:159

Consider how I love thy precepts
How ardently and affectionately, how cordially and sincerely, ( Psalms 119:127 Psalms 119:128 ) ; and that was the reason why he was so grieved and distressed when wicked men transgressed and despised them;

quicken me, O Lord, according to thy loving kindness;
(See Gill on Psalms 119:88).

Psalm 119:159 In-Context

157 (118-157) Many are they that persecute me and afflict me; but I have not declined from thy testimonies.

158 (118-158) I beheld the transgressors, and pined away; because they kept not thy word.

159 (118-159) Behold I have loved thy commandments, O Lord; quicken me thou in thy mercy.

160 (118-160) The beginning of thy words is truth: all the judgments of thy justice are for ever.

161 (118-161) Princes have persecuted me without cause: and my heart hath been in awe of thy words.