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Joseph Benson

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

Joseph Benson

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

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 119:17-32

Verses 17-32: The psalmist knows that if he has this desire to be guided by God’s word, his life will be full of purpose and meaning. Though he may be unsure of his future (17-20), mocked by friends (21-22), or persecuted by rulers (23), he will always be loyal to God’s word (24). This gives him the confidence to trust in God when he is in distress. God’s word strengthens him (25-28). He therefore prays for increased understanding and greater inner strength to refuse what is evil and choose... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 119:33-48

Verses 33-48: For the psalmist, life is built around devotion to God’s word. He does not want to be sidetracked by trying to gain wealth or prestige (33-37). What he dreads most is to displease God. What he longs for is a life directed by God through his word (38-40). The word gives him assurance of salvation, which in turn gives him courage to answer those who mock him (41-43), confidence to live in the freedom God has given him (44-45), and boldness to speak about God to the nation’s rulers... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 119:49-64

Verses 49-64: God’s word brings comfort to the suffering believer (49-52), but it also stirs up feelings of righteous anger against those who deliberately ignore God’s standards (53). However, the psalmist does not allow discouragement to overwhelm him. He gains renewed vigour from fresh meditation on God’s word (54-56). Love for the word leads to enjoyment of God himself (57-58). It produces a life of obedience and prayer. It brings hatred from the wicked, but the believer finds new friendship... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 119:25

dust. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 , for the dead, as in Psalms 30:9 . Ecclesiastes 12:7 . Quicken . . . me = Give me life, or keep me alive. The first of nine prayers for quickening (Imperative), verses: Psalms 119:37 , Psalms 119:40 , Psalms 119:88 , Psalms 119:107 , Psalms 119:149 , Psalms 119:154 , Psalms 119:156 , Psalms 119:159 . Twice as a statement of fact, verses: Psalms 119:50 , Psalms 119:93 . word . As in Psalms 119:9 ; but some codices read ' words"... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 119:28

melteth = weepeth. Occurs only here. Job 16:20 . Ecclesiastes 10:18 . word. As in Psalms 119:9 . Some codices read plural; but other codices, with Septuagint and Vulgate, read "by (or in) thy words" (plural) read more

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