Psalms 119:170

170 (118-170) Let my request come in before thee; deliver thou me according to thy word.

Psalms 119:170 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:170

Let my supplication come before thee
The same with his "cry" in ( Psalms 119:169 ) ; only expressed by another word, signifying a petition for grace and favour, in an humble and submissive manner; which it is entreated might be received and accepted, as before;

deliver me according to thy word;
of promise, such as that in ( Psalms 50:15 ) ; meaning from all troubles and afflictions; out of the hands of all his enemies, and from the power of sin, Satan, and the world; and from all fears of wrath, ruin, and destruction. Kimchi observes, that this is not to be understood of a deliverance of the body from distress, but of the soul from the stumbling block of sin.

Psalms 119:170 In-Context

168 (118-168) I have kept thy commandments and thy testimonies: because all my ways are in thy sight.

169 (118-169) Let my supplication, O Lord, come near in thy sight: give me understanding according to thy word.

170 (118-170) Let my request come in before thee; deliver thou me according to thy word.

171 (118-171) My lips shall utter a hymn, when thou shalt teach me thy justifications.

172 (118-172) My tongue shall pronounce thy word: because all thy commandments are justice.