Psalms 119:40

40 (118-40) Behold I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy justice.

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 (118-38) Establish thy word to thy servant, in thy fear.
39 (118-39) Turn away my reproach, which I have apprehended: for thy judgments are delightful.
40 (118-40) Behold I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy justice.
41 (118-41) Let thy mercy also come upon me, O Lord: thy salvation according to thy word.
42 (118-42) So shall I answer them that reproach me in any thing; that I have trusted in thy words.
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