Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 119:62-64
Psalms 119:62-64. At midnight I will rise To praise thee in a solemn manner; not being contented with those short ejaculations he might have used lying in his bed; because of thy righteous judgments That is, thy laws, which are so useful to direct and comfort me. I am a companion of all that fear thee Not excepting the poorest and meanest, the society of whom other princes disdain. The earth is full of thy mercy Thou satisfiest the just desires and necessities of all men, and of all... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 119:59-61
Psalms 119:59-61. I thought on my ways I seriously considered both my former conduct, and my duty in all my future actions; and turned my feet unto thy testimonies And finding my feet had too often swerved from the rule thou hast given us to walk by, I turned them to it. And although the ways of sinful pleasure and advantage were presented to my mind, yet I rejected them, and turned myself wholly to thy ways. I made haste, &c. Being fully convinced of the necessity and excellence of... read more