1 This psalm contains sundry prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.

A.M. 3560. B.C. 444. This Psalm, which was probably composed by Ezra, is another of the alphabetical Psalms: it consists of twenty-two parts, answering to the number of the Hebrew letters; every part being divided into eight verses, and each verse beginning with that letter which forms the title of the part; that is, the first part of eight verses. It is an elegant important, and useful composition; the chief subjects of which are the excellence of God's laws, and the happiness of those who observe them.

blessed Ps 1:1-3 32:1,2 112:1 128:1 Mt 5:3-12 Lu 11:28 Joh 13:17 Jas 1:25 Re 22:14

undefiled, or, perfect, or sincere 2Ki 20:3 2Ch 31:20,21 Job 1:1,8 Joh 1:47 Ac 24:16 2Co 1:12 Tit 2:11,12

walk Eze 11:20 Ho 14:9 Lu 1:6 1Th 4:1,2

2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

keep Ps 119:22,146 25:10 105:45 De 6:17 1Ki 2:3 Pr 23:26 Eze 36:27 Joh 14:23 1Jo 3:20

seek Ps 119:10 De 4:29 2Ch 31:21 Jer 29:13

3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.

1Jo 3:9 5:18

4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.

De 4:1,9 5:29-33 6:17 11:13,22 12:32 28:1 30:16 Jos 1:7 Jer 7:23 Mt 28:20 Joh 14:15,21 Php 4:8,9 1Jo 5:3

5 O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

Ps 119:32,36,44,45,131,159,173 51:10 Jer 31:33 Ro 7:22-24 2Th 3:6 Heb 13:21

6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

shall I Ps 119:31,80 Job 22:26 Da 12:2,3 1Jo 2:28 3:20,21

I have Ps 119:128 Joh 15:14 Jas 2:10

7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.

I will Ps 119:171 9:1 86:12,13 1Ch 29:13-17

when Ps 119:12,18,19,27,33,34,64,73,124 25:4,5,8-10 143:10 Isa 48:17 Joh 6:45

thy righteous judgements. Heb. judgments of they righteousness Ps 119:138

8 I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.

I will Ps 119:16,106,115 Jos 24:15

O forsake Ps 119:116,117,176 38:21,22 51:11 Php 4:13

9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

shall Ps 25:7 34:11 Job 1:5 13:26 Pr 1:4,10 4:1,10-17 5:7 6:20 7:7 Ec 11:9,10 12:1 Lu 15:13 2Ti 2:22 Tit 2:4-6

by taking Ps 119:11,97-105 1:1-3 19:7-11 78:4-8 De 6:6-9 17:18 Jos 1:7 Joh 15:3 2Ti 3:15-17 Jas 1:21-25

10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

my whole Ps 119:2,34,58,69 78:37 1Sa 7:3 2Ch 15:15 Jer 3:10 Ho 10:2 Zep 1:5,6 Mt 6:24 Col 3:22 1Jo 2:15

O let me Ps 119:21,118,133,176 23:3 125:5 143:8-10 Pr 2:13 21:16 Isa 35:8 Eze 34:6 2Pe 2:15-22

11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

thy word Ps 119:97 1:2 37:31 40:8 Job 22:22 Pr 2:1,10,11 Isa 51:7 Jer 15:16 Lu 2:19,51 Col 3:16

that I Ps 19:13

12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.

blessed 1Ti 1:11 6:15

teach Ps 119:26,27,33,64,66,68,71,72,108, 25:4,5 86:11 143:10 Lu 24:45 Joh 14:26 1Jo 2:27

13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.

I declared Ps 119:46,172 34:11 37:30 40:9,10 71:15-18 118:17 Mt 10:27 12:34 Ac 4:20

14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

rejoiced Ps 119:47,72,77,111,127,162 19:9,10 112:1 Job 23:12 Jer 15:16 Mt 13:44 Ac 2:41-47

15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.

meditate Ps 119:23,48,78,97,131,148 1:2 Jas 1:25

have respect Ps 119:6,117

16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

delight Ps 119:14,24,35,47,70,77,92 40:8 Ro 7:22 Heb 10:16,17

not forget Ps 119:11,83,93,109,141,176 Pr 3:1 Jas 1:23,24

17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.

deal. Gemol, reward thy servant; let him have the return of his faith and prayers. From this word is derived the name of gimmel, the third letter of the alphabet, which is prefixed to every verse in this part; this is a stroke of the Psalmist's art and ingenuity. Ps 119:65,124,132 116:7 Joh 11:6 2Co 9:7-11 Php 4:19

I may live Ro 8:2-4 Eph 2:4,5,10 Tit 2:11,12 1Jo 2:29 5:3,4

18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

open. Heb. reveal Isa 29:10-12,18 32:3 35:5 Mt 13:13 16:17 Joh 9:39 Ac 26:18 2Co 3:14-18 4:4-6 Eph 1:17,18 Re 3:18

wondrous Ps 119:96 Ho 8:12 2Co 3:13 Heb 8:5 10:1

19 I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.

a stranger Ps 39:12 Ge 47:9 1Ch 29:15 2Co 5:6 Heb 11:13-16 1Pe 2:11

hide Ps 119:10 Job 39:17 Isa 63:17 Lu 9:45 24:45

20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

soul Ps 119:40,131,174 42:1 63:1 84:2 Pr 13:12 So 5:8 Re 3:15,16

at all times Ps 106:3 Job 23:11,12 27:10 Pr 17:17

21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.

rebuked Ps 119:78 138:6 Ex 10:3 18:11 Job 40:11,12 Isa 2:11,12 10:12 Eze 28:2-10 Da 4:37 5:22-24 Mal 4:1 Lu 14:11 18:14 Jas 4:6 1Pe 5:5

cursed Ps 119:10,110,118 De 27:15-26 28:15 30:19 Ne 9:16,29 Isa 42:24 43:28 Jer 41:9-11,16 Ga 3:13

22 Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.

remove Ps 119:39,42 39:8 42:10 68:9-11,19,20 123:3,4 1Sa 25:10,39 2Sa 16:7,8 Job 16:20 19:2,3 Heb 13:13

for I have Ps 37:3,6 1Pe 2:20 3:16,17 4:14-16

23 Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.

princes Ps 2:1,2 1Sa 20:31 22:7-13 Lu 22:66 23:1,2,10,11

thy servant Ps 119:15

24 Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.

testimonies Ps 119:16,77,92,143,162 Job 27:10 Jer 6:10

my counsellors. Heb. men of my counsel Ps 119:97-100,104,105 19:11 De 17:18-20 Jos 1:8 Pr 6:20-23 Isa 8:20 Col 3:16 2Ti 3:15-17

25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.

soul Ps 22:15 44:25 Isa 65:25 Mt 16:23 Ro 7:22-24 Php 3:19 Col 3:2

quicken Ps 119:37,40,88,93,107,149,156,159 71:20 80:18 143:11 Ro 8:2,3

according De 30:6 2Sa 7:27-29

26 I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.

declared Ps 119:106 32:5 38:18 51:1 Pr 28:13

teach Ps 119:12 25:4,8,9 27:11 86:11 143:8-10 1Ki 8:36

27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

so shall I talk Ps 71:17 78:4 105:2 111:4 145:5,6 Ex 13:14,15 Jos 4:6,7 Ac 2:11 Re 15:3

28 My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

soul Ps 22:14 107:26 Jos 2:11,24

melteth. Heb. droppeth
strengthen Ps 27:14 29:11 De 33:25 Isa 40:29,31 Zec 10:12 Eph 3:16 Php 4:13

29 Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.

remove Ps 119:37,104,128,163 141:3,4 Pr 30:8 Isa 44:20 Jer 16:19 Jon 2:8 Eph 4:22-25 1Jo 1:8 2:4 Re 22:15

grant me Ps 119:5 Jer 31:33,34 Heb 8:10,11

30 I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.

chosen Ps 119:29,111,173 Jos 24:15 Pr 1:29 Lu 10:42 Joh 3:19-21 8:45 1Pe 2:2 2Jo 1:4

thy judgements Ps 119:24,52 De 11:18-20

31 I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.

stuck Ps 119:48,115 De 4:4 10:20 Pr 23:23 Joh 8:31 Ac 11:23

put me Ps 119:6,80 25:2,20 Isa 45:17 49:23 Jer 17:18 Ro 5:5 1Jo 2:28

32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.

run Isa 40:31 1Co 9:24-26 Heb 12:1

enlarge Ps 119:45 18:36 1Ki 4:29 Job 36:15,16 Isa 60:5 61:1 Lu 1:74,75 Joh 8:32,36 2Co 3:17 6:11 1Pe 2:16

33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.

teach Ps 119:12,26,27 Isa 54:13 Joh 6:45

I shall keep Ps 119:8,112 Mt 10:22 24:13 1Co 1:7,8 Php 1:6 1Jo 2:19,20,27 Re 2:26

34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

give me Ps 119:73 111:10 Job 28:28 Pr 2:5,6 Joh 7:17 Jas 1:5 3:13-18

I shall De 4:6 Mt 5:19 7:24 Jas 1:25 2:8-12 4:11

observe Ps 119:10,58,69

35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

make me Ps 119:27,36,173 Eze 36:26,27 Php 2:13 Heb 13:21

the path Ps 23:3 Pr 3:17 4:11,18 8:20 Isa 2:3 48:17

therein Ps 119:16 Isa 58:13,14 Ro 7:22 1Jo 5:3

36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

incline Ps 51:10 141:4 1Ki 8:58 Jer 32:39 Eze 11:19,20

and not to Ps 10:3 Ex 18:21 Eze 33:31 Hab 2:9 Mr 7:21,22 Lu 12:15 16:14 Eph 5:3 Col 3:5 1Ti 6:9,10,17 Heb 13:5 2Pe 2:3,14

37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.

turn. Heb. make to pass Nu 15:39 Jos 7:21 2Sa 11:2 Job 31:1 Pr 4:25 23:5 Isa 33:15 Mt 5:28 1Jo 2:16

quicken Ps 119:25,40

38 Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

stablish Ps 119:49 2Sa 7:25-29 2Co 1:20

who is devoted Ps 103:11,13,17 145:19 147:11 Jer 32:39-41

39 Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.

turn Ps 119:22,31 39:8 57:3 2Sa 12:14 1Ti 3:7 5:14 Tit 2:8

for thy Ps 119:40,43,75,123,131 19:9 De 4:8 Isa 26:8 Ro 2:2 Re 19:2

40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.

I have Ps 119:5,20 Mt 26:41 Ro 7:24 2Co 7:1 Ga 5:17 Php 3:13,14

quicken Ps 119:25,37,88,107,149,156,159 Mr 9:24 Joh 5:21 10:10 1Co 15:45 Eph 2:5 3Jo 1:2

41 Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.

Ps 119:58,76,77,132 69:16 106:4,5 Lu 2:28-32

42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.

so shall Ps 3:2 42:10 71:10,11 109:25 Mt 27:40-43,63

have wherewith, etc. or, answer him that reproacheth me in a thing 2Sa 16:7,8 19:18-20

for I trust Ps 119:49,74,81 56:4,10,11 89:19 2Sa 7:12-16 1Ch 28:3-6 Ac 27:25

43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.

take not Ps 119:13 50:16 51:14,15 71:17,18 Isa 59:21 Eph 1:13 Jas 1:18

for I have Ps 119:52,120,175 7:6-9 9:4,16 43:1 1Pe 2:23

44 So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.

so shall. The language of this verse is very emphatic. Perfect obedience will constitute a large proportion of heavenly happiness to all eternity; and the nearer we approach to it on earth, the more we anticipate the felicity of heaven.

keep Ps 119:33,34 Re 7:15 22:11

45 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.

and I will Ps 119:133 Lu 4:18 Joh 8:30-36 Jas 1:25 2:12 2Pe 2:19

at liberty. Heb. at large Ps 119:32

for I seek Ps 119:19,71,94,148,162 Pr 2:4,5 18:1 Ec 1:13 Joh 5:39 Eph 5:17

46 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

speak Ps 138:1 Da 3:16-18 4:1-3,25-27 Mt 10:18,19 Ac 26:1,2,24-29

will not Mr 8:38 Ro 1:16 Php 1:20 2Ti 1:8,16 1Pe 4:14-16 1Jo 2:28

47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

I will delight Ps 119:16,24 112:1 Joh 4:34 Php 2:5 1Pe 2:21

which Ps 119:48,97,127,140,167,174 19:7-10 Job 23:11,12 Ro 7:12,16,22

48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.

hands Ps 10:12 Eze 44:12 Mic 5:9

unto thy Mt 7:21 Joh 13:17 15:14 Jas 1:22-25

and I will Ps 119:15 1:2

49 Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

remember Ps 105:2,42 106:4,45 Ge 8:1 32:9 Job 7:7 Isa 62:6

upon which Ps 119:43,74,81,147 71:14 2Sa 5:2 7:25 Ro 15:13 1Pe 1:13,21

50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.

this Ps 27:13 28:7 42:8,11 94:19 Jer 15:16 Ro 5:3-5 15:4 Heb 6:17-19 12:11,12

for thy Ps 119:25 Eze 37:10 Joh 6:63 Jas 1:18 1Pe 1:3 2:2

51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.

proud Ps 119:21,69 123:3,4 Jer 20:7 Lu 16:14,15 23:35

yet have Ps 119:31,157 44:18 Job 23:11 Isa 38:3 42:4 Ac 20:23,24 Heb 12:1-3

52 I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.

remembered Ps 77:5,11,12 105:5 143:5 Ex 14:29,30 Nu 16:3 De 1:35,36 4:3,4 2Pe 2:4-9

53 Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

horror. Zilaphat property signifies the pestilential burning wind called by the Arabs Simoom. Ps 11:6

It is here used in a figurative sense for the most horrid mental distress; and strongly marks the idea the Psalmist had of the corrupting, pestilential, and destructive nature of sin. Ps 119:136,158 Ezr 9:3,14 10:5 Jer 13:17 Da 4:19 Hab 3:16 Lu 19:41,42 Ro 9:1-3 2Co 12:21 Php 3:18

54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

Ps 89:1 10:1 Ge 47:9 Heb 11:13-16

55 I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law.

night Ps 42:8 63:6 77:6 139:18 Ge 32:24-28 Job 35:9,10 Isa 26:9 Lu 6:12 Ac 16:25

kept Ps 119:17,34 Joh 14:21 15:10

56 This I had, because I kept thy precepts.

because Ps 119:165 18:18-22 1Jo 3:19-24

57 Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.

my portion Ps 16:5 73:26 142:5 Jer 10:16 La 3:24

I have Ps 119:106,115 66:14 De 26:17,18 Jos 24:15,18,21,24-27 Ne 10:29

58 I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.

I intreated Ps 119:10 4:6 51:1-3 86:1-3 Ho 7:14 Heb 10:22

favour. Heb. face Ps 27:8 Job 11:19

be merciful Ps 119:41,65,76,170 56:4,10 138:2 Mt 24:35

59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

thought La 3:40 Eze 18:28,30 Hag 1:5,7 Lu 15:17-20 2Co 13:5

turned De 4:30,31 Jer 8:4-6 31:18,19 Eze 33:14-16,19 Joe 2:13 2Co 12:21

60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

made Ps 95:7,8 Eze 10:6-8 Pr 27:1 Ec 9:10 Ga 1:16

61 The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.

the bands. or, the companies Ps 119:95 3:1 1Sa 30:3-5 Job 1:17 Ho 6:9

but I Ps 119:176 1Sa 24:9-11 26:9-11 Pr 24:29 Ro 12:17-21

62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

midnight Ps 119:147,164 42:8 Mr 1:35 Ac 16:25

thy Ps 119:7,75,106,137 19:9 De 4:8 Ro 7:12

63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

a companion Ps 119:79,115 16:3 101:6 142:7 Pr 13:20 Mal 3:16-18 2Co 6:14-17 1Jo 1:3 3:14

64 The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.

earth Ps 33:5 104:13 145:9

teach Ps 119:12,26 27:11 Isa 2:3 48:17,18 Mt 11:29

65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.

dealt well Ps 119:17 13:6 16:5,6 18:35 23:5,6 30:11 116:7 1Ch 29:14

66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

teach me Ps 119:34 72:1,2 1Ki 3:9,28 Pr 2:1-9 8:20 Isa 11:2-4 Jud 3:15 Mt 13:11 Php 1:9 Jas 3:13-18

I Have Ps 119:128,160,172 Ne 9:13,14

67 Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.

before Ps 119:176 73:5 De 32:15 2Sa 10:19 11:2 2Ch 33:9-13 Pr 1:32 Jer 22:21

but now Ps 119:71,75 Jer 31:18,19 Ho 2:6,7 5:15 6:1 Heb 12:10,22 Re 3:10

68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

good Ps 86:5 106:1 107:1 145:7-9 Ex 33:18,19 34:6,7 Isa 63:7 Mt 5:45 19:17 Mr 10:18 Lu 18:19

teach Ps 119:12,26 25:8,9

69 The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.

proud Ps 35:11 109:2,3 Job 13:4 Jer 43:2,3 Mt 5:11,12 26:59 Ac 24:5,13

I will Ps 119:51,157

with my whole Ps 119:34,58 Mt 6:24 Jas 1:8

70 Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.

heart is as fat Ps 17:10 73:7 Isa 6:10 Ac 28:27

but I Ps 119:16,35 40:8 Ro 7:22

71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

good Ps 119:67 94:12,13 Isa 27:9 1Co 11:32 Heb 12:10,11

72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

better Ps 119:14,111,127,162 19:10 Pr 3:14,15 8:10,11,19 16:16 Mt 13:44-46

73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

thy hands Ps 100:3 111:10 138:8 139:14-16 Job 10:8-11

give me Ps 119:34,125,144,169 1Ch 22:12 2Ch 2:12 Job 32:8 2Ti 2:7 1Jo 5:20

that I may Ps 111:10 Jas 3:18

74 They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.

fear thee Ps 119:79 34:2-6 66:16 Mal 3:16

I have Ps 119:42,147 108:7 Ge 32:11,12 Lu 21:33

75 I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.

I know Ps 119:7,62,128,160 De 32:4 Job 34:23 Jer 12:1

right. Heb. righteousness Ge 18:25 Ro 3:4,5

thou in Ps 25:10 89:30-33 Heb 12:10,11 Re 3:19

76 Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

Merciful Ps 86:5 106:4,5 2Co 1:3-5

for my comfort. Heb. to comfort me

77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.

thy tender Ps 119:42 51:1-3 La 3:22,23 Da 9:18

for thy Ps 119:24,47,174 1:2 Heb 8:10-12

78 Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.

the proud Ps 119:21,51,85 35:26

without Ps 119:86 7:3-5 25:3 35:7 69:4 109:3 1Sa 24:10-12,17 26:18 Joh 15:25 1Pe 2:20

but I will Ps 119:23 1:2

79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.

let those Ps 119:63,74 7:7 142:7

80 Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.

sound Ps 25:21 32:2 De 26:16 2Ch 12:14 15:17 25:2 31:20,21 Pr 4:23 Eze 11:9 Joh 1:47 2Co 1:12

that I be Ps 119:6 25:2,3 1Jo 2:28

81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

fainteth Ps 119:20,40 42:1,2 73:26 84:2 So 5:8 Re 3:15,16

but I Ps 119:42,74,77,114

82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

eyes Ps 119:123 69:3 De 28:32 Pr 13:12 Isa 38:11

when wilt Ps 86:17 90:13-15

83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.

like a bottle in the smoke. As the bottles in the East are made of skin, it is evident that one of these hung up in the smoke must soon be parched, shrivelled up, lose all its strength, and become unsightly and useless. Thus the Psalmist appeared to himself to have become useless and despicable, through and exhausted state of his body and mind, by long bodily afflictions and mental distress. Ps 22:15 102:3,4 Job 30:30

yet do I Ps 119:16,61,176

84 How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

how Ps 39:4,5 89:47,48 90:12 Job 7:6-8

when Ps 7:6 Re 6:10,11

85 The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.

the proud. This metaphor is taken from the mode in which wild beasts are caught in the East; deep pits are dug in the earth, and slightly covered over with reeds, turf, etc., so as not to be discerned from the solid ground; and the animals attempting to walk over them, the surface breaks, they fall in, and are taken alive. Thus the Psalmist's enemies employed craft as well as power in order to effect his ruin. Ps 119:78 7:15 35:7 36:11 Pr 16:27 Jer 18:20

which Ps 58:1,2

86 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

all thy Ps 119:128,138,142,151 19:9 Ro 7:12

faithful. Heb. faithfulness
they Ps 119:78 7:1-5 35:7,19 38:19 59:3,4 Jer 18:20

help Ps 70:5 142:4-6 143:9

87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.

almost 1Sa 20:3 23:26,27 2Sa 17:16 Mt 10:28

but I feared Ps 119:51,61 1Sa 24:6,7 26:9,24

88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.

quicken Ps 119:25,40,159

so shall I Ps 119:2,146 25:10 78:5 132:12

89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

for ever Ps 119:152,160 89:2 Mt 5:18 24:34,35 1Pe 1:25 2Pe 3:13

90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

faithfulness De 7:9 Mic 7:20

unto all generations. Heb. to generation and generation Ps 89:1,2 100:5

thou hast Ps 89:11 93:1 104:5 Job 38:4-7 2Pe 3:5-7

abideth. Heb. standeth

91 They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.

they continue this Ps 148:5,6 Ge 8:22 Isa 48:13 Jer 33:25

all are De 4:19 Jos 10:12,13 Jud 5:20 Mt 5:45 8:9

92 Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

thy law Ps 119:24,77,143 Ro 15:4

I should Ps 27:13 94:18,19 Pr 6:22,23

93 I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.

will never Ps 119:16,50 Joh 6:64 1Pe 1:23

94 I am thine, save me: for I have sought thy precepts.

I am thine Ps 86:2 Jos 10:4-6 Isa 41:8-10 44:2,5 64:8-10 Zep 3:17 Ac 27:23,24

for I have Ps 119:27,40,173

95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

wicked Ps 119:61,69,85-87 10:8-10 27:2 37:32 38:12 1Sa 23:20-23 2Sa 17:1-4 Mt 26:3-5 Ac 12:11 23:21 25:3

but I Ps 119:24,31,111,125,129,167

96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

I have seen. That is, I have seen that all human wisdom or knowledge, however extensive, noble, and excellent, has it sounds, and limits, and end; but Thy law, a transcript of Thine own mind, is infinite, and extends to eternity. Ps 39:5,6 1Sa 9:2 17:8,49-51 31:4,5 2Sa 14:25 16:23 17:23 18:14,17 Ec 1:2,3 2:11 7:20 12:8 Mt 5:18 24:35

but thy Ps 19:7,8 Mt 5:28 22:37-40 Mr 12:29-34 Ro 7:7-12,14 Heb 4:12,13

97 O how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

O how Ps 119:48,113,127,159,165,167 1:2 De 6:6-9 17:19 Jos 1:8 Pr 2:10 18:1

98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

through Ps 119:104 De 4:6,8 1Sa 18:5,14,30 Pr 2:6 Col 3:16

they are ever. Heb. it is ever Ps 119:11,30,105 Jas 1:25

99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

than all De 4:6-8 2Sa 15:24-26 1Ch 15:11-13 2Ch 30:22 Jer 2:8 8:8,9 Mt 11:25 13:11 15:6-9,14 23:24 Heb 5:12

for thy Ps 119:24 2Ti 3:15-17

100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

understand 1Ki 12:6-15 Job 12:12 15:9,10 32:4,10

because Ps 119:10 Job 28:28 Jer 8:8,9 Mt 7:24 Jas 3:13

101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

refrained Ps 119:59,60,104,126 18:23 Pr 1:15 Isa 53:6 55:7 Jer 2:36 Tit 2:11,12 1Pe 2:1,2 3:10,11

102 I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

departed Ps 18:21 Pr 5:7 Jer 32:40

for thou Eph 4:20-24 1Th 2:13 1Jo 2:19,27

103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

sweet Ps 19:10 63:5 Job 23:12 Pr 3:17 8:11 24:13,14 So 1:2-4 5:1

taste. Heb. palate

104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

through Ps 119:98,100

therefore Ps 119:128 36:4 97:10 101:3 Pr 8:13 Am 5:15 Ro 12:9

false way Ps 119:29,30 Pr 14:12 Mt 7:13

105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

word Ps 19:8 43:3 Pr 6:23 Eph 5:13 2Pe 1:19

lamp. or, candle Ps 18:28 Job 29:3

106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

sworn Ps 56:12 66:13,14 2Ch 15:13,14 Ne 10:29 Ec 5:4,5 Mt 5:33 2Co 8:5

that I will Ps 119:115 2Ki 23:3

107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.

afflicted Ps 6:1 22:14-18 34:19

Quicken Ps 119:25,88 143:11

108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.

accept Nu 29:39 Ho 14:2 Heb 13:15

teach Ps 119:12,26,130,169

109 My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.

my soul. Rather, My life is continually in my hand; it is in constant danger; every hour I am on the confines of death. The LXX, Syriac, and Ethiopic read, in thy hand; but this is a conjectural and useless alteration. Jud 12:3 1Sa 19:5 20:3 Job 13:14 Ro 8:36 1Co 15:31 2Co 11:23

yet do I not Ps 119:83,117,152

110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

wicked Ps 119:85 10:8-18 124:6,7 140:5 141:9 Pr 1:11,12 Jer 18:22

yet I erred Ps 119:10,21,51,87,95 Da 6:10 Lu 20:19-26

111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

thy testimonies Ps 119:14,127,162 16:5 De 33:4 Isa 54:17 Ac 26:18 Col 1:12 Heb 9:15 1Pe 1:4

for they Ps 119:74,92,174 19:8 Jer 15:16 1Pe 1:8

112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.

inclined Ps 119:36 141:4 Jos 24:23 1Ki 8:58 2Ch 19:3 Php 2:13

perform. Heb. do
the end Ps 119:33,44 1Pe 1:13 Re 2:10

113 I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.

hate Ps 94:11 Isa 55:7 Jer 4:14 Mr 7:21 2Co 10:5

vain thoughts. Or., divided thoughts Ps 119:97,103

114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

my hiding Ps 32:7 91:1,2 Isa 32:3

my shield Ps 3:3 84:11

I hope Ps 119:81 130:5,6

115 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

depart Ps 6:8 26:5,9 139:19 Mt 7:23 25:41 1Co 15:33

for I will Ps 119:106 Jos 24:15

116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

uphold Ps 37:17,24 41:12 63:8 94:18 Isa 41:10 42:1

and let me Ps 25:2 Isa 45:17 Ro 5:5 9:32 10:11 1Pe 2:6

117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

hold Ps 17:5 71:6 73:23 139:10 Isa 41:13 Joh 10:28,29 Ro 14:4 1Pe 1:5 Jude 1:24

and I will Ps 119:6,48,111,112

118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.

trodden Isa 25:10 63:3 Mal 4:3 Lu 21:24 Re 14:20

err Ps 119:10,21 95:10

their deceit Ps 119:29 78:36,37,57 Isa 44:20 Eph 4:22 5:6 2Th 2:9-11 2Ti 3:13 1Jo 2:21 Re 18:23

119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.

thou. When Thou triest them in the refining fire, they are burnt up, fly off in fumes, or in scorice, which Thou sweepest away.

puttest away. Heb. causest to cease 1Sa 15:23 Jer 6:30 Eze 22:18-22 Mal 3:2,3 Mt 3:12 7:23 13:40-42,49,50

therefore Ps 119:111,126-128

120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

my flesh Ps 119:53 Le 10:1-3 1Sa 6:20 2Sa 6:8,9 1Ch 24:16,17,30 2Ch 34:21,27 Isa 66:2 Da 10:8-11 Hab 3:16 Php 2:12 Heb 12:21,28,29 Re 1:17,18

121 I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

I have Ps 7:3-5 18:20-24 75:2 1Sa 24:11-15 25:28 2Sa 8:15 Ac 21:16 25:10,11 2Co 1:12

leave me Ps 37:33 57:3,4 2Pe 2:9

122 Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

surety Ge 43:9 Pr 22:26,27 Isa 38:14 Phm 18:19 Heb 7:22

let not Ps 119:21 36:11

123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.

Ps 119:81,82 69:3 130:6 143:7 La 4:17

124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.

deal Ps 119:41,76,77,132 51:1 69:13,16 79:8 103:10 130:3,4,7 Da 9:18 Lu 18:13 2Ti 1:16-18

teach Ps 119:12,26 143:10-12 Ne 9:20

125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

I am thy Ps 119:94 86:16 116:16 Ro 6:22

give Ps 119:34,66 2Ch 1:7-10 2Co 3:5,6 2Ti 2:7 Jas 1:5 3:13-17

that I Ps 119:11,18,19,29 Pr 9:10 14:8

126 It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.

time Ps 9:19 102:13 Ge 22:10,11,14 De 32:36 Isa 42:14

to work. That is, to take vengeance Jer 18:23 Mal 3:17

by an ellipsis of the noun. When infidels, profligates, and Pharisees, make void the law of God, generally then it is time for God to arise to vindicate His own honour and maintain His cause among men.

they Jer 8:8 Hab 1:4 Mal 2:8 Mt 15:6 Ro 3:31 4:14

127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

I love Ps 119:72 19:10 Pr 3:13-18 8:11 16:16 Mt 13:45,46 Eph 3:8

128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

I esteem Ps 119:6 19:7,8 De 4:8 Pr 30:5 Ro 7:12,14,15,22

all things. All seems to have been omitted by all the versions, except the Chaldee; which reads simply, all thy precepts; and this renders the text more perspicuous and unembarrassed.

and I Ps 119:104,118

129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

testimonies Ps 119:18 139:6 Isa 9:6 25:1 Re 19:10

doth Ps 119:2,31,146 25:10

130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

entrance. Or, opening; the Scriptures give satisfactory light to the mind upon every subject of which they treat; and speedily communicate more useful knowledge to the simplest believer, upon the most important topics, than the acutest philosophers have been able to develop through successive ages. Ps 119:105 Pr 6:23 Isa 8:20 Lu 1:77-79 Ac 26:18 2Co 4:4,6 Eph 5:13,14 2Pe 1:19

it giveth Ps 19:7 Pr 1:4,22,23 9:4-6 Ro 16:18,19 2Ti 3:15-17

131 I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

opened Ps 119:20 42:1 Isa 26:8,9 1Pe 2:2

I longed Ps 119:40,162,174 Heb 12:14

132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

look Ps 119:124 25:18 Ex 4:31 1Sa 1:11 2Sa 16:12 Isa 63:7-9

as thou usest to do unto those. Heb. according to the custom toward those Ps 106:4 2Th 1:6,7

133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

order Ps 119:116 17:5 32:8 121:3 1Sa 2:9

let not Ps 19:13 Ro 6:12-14 7:23,24

134 Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

Ps 119:122 56:1,2,13 105:43-45 Eze 11:17-20 36:24-27 Lu 1:74,75 Ac 9:31

135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.

make Ps 4:6 80:1,3,7,19 Nu 6:25,26 Job 33:26 Re 22:4,5

and teach Ps 119:12,26 Job 34:32 35:11 36:22 Lu 24:45

136 Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.

Ps 119:53,158 1Sa 15:11 Jer 9:1,18 13:17 14:17 Eze 9:4 Lu 19:41 Ro 9:2,3

137 Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.

Ps 99:4 103:6 145:17 De 32:4 Ezr 9:15 Ne 9:33 Jer 12:1 Da 9:7,14 Ro 2:5 3:5,6 9:14 Re 15:3,4 16:7 19:2

138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.

testimonies Ps 119:86,144 19:7-9 De 4:8,45

righteous. Heb. righteousness
faithful. Heb. faithfulness Ps 119:75

139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

zeal Ps 69:9 1Ki 19:10,14 Joh 2:17

consumed me. or, cut me off
because Ps 53:4 Mt 9:13 12:3-5 15:4-6 21:13,16,42 22:29 Ac 13:27 28:23-27

140 Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

thy word. Gold has need to be refined; but thy word is purity itself, reflecting the holiness of Jehovah's character and government, and requiring and leading to purity of heart and life.

pure. Heb. tried, or refined Ps 119:128 12:6 18:30 19:8 Pr 30:5 Ro 7:12,16,22 1Pe 2:2 2Pe 1:21

141 I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.

small Ps 22:6 40:17 Pr 15:16 16:8 19:1 Isa 53:3 Lu 6:20 9:58 2Co 8:9 Jas 2:5

yet do Ps 119:109,176 Pr 3:1

142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

thy righteousness. Men, as Bp. Horne observes, may decree wickedness by a law; or they may change their decrees, and with them what is right today may be wrong tomorrow; but the law of God is righteousness, and it is truth, today and for ever.

an everlasting Ps 119:144 36:6 Isa 51:6,8 Da 9:24 2Th 1:6-10

and thy Ps 119:151 19:9 Joh 17:17 Eph 4:21

143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.

trouble Ps 119:107 18:4,5 88:3 116:3 130:1 Mr 14:33,34

taken hold on me. Heb. found me
yet thy Ps 119:16,47,77 Job 23:12 Joh 4:34

144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

righteousness Ps 119:138,152 Mt 5:18 1Pe 1:23-25

give me Ps 119:34,66,73,169 2Co 4:6 1Jo 5:20,21

understanding Pr 10:21 Isa 6:9,10 27:11 Jer 4:22 Da 12:10 Ho 4:6 Mt 13:19 Joh 17:3

145 I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.

cried Ps 119:10 61:1,2 62:8 86:4 102:1 142:1,2 1Sa 1:10,15 Jer 29:13

I will Ps 119:44,106,115

146 I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

and I shall keep, or, that I may keep Ps 119:134 Jud 10:15,16 Mt 1:21 Tit 2:14 3:4-8

147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

I prevented. That is, I anticipated, or rose before, the morning dawn; and was before hand with the light itself. Ps 5:3 21:3 42:8 88:13 130:6 Isa 26:9 Mr 1:35

hoped Ps 119:74,81 56:4 130:5 Heb 6:17-19

148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.

eyes Ps 119:62 63:1,6 139:17,18 La 2:19 Lu 6:12

the night watches. The ancient Jews divided the night into three watches of four hours each, beginning at six o'clock in the evening; before the last of which, the day break, or morning watch, as the LXX and Vulgate read, the Psalmist was awake.

149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.

hear Ps 5:2,3 55:2 64:1

according unto Ps 51:1 69:16 109:21 Isa 63:7

quicken me Ps 119:25,40,154,156

150 They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

draw nigh Ps 22:11-13,16 27:2 1Sa 23:16 2Sa 17:16 Mt 26:46,47

for from Ps 50:17 Job 21:14 Pr 1:7,22 28:9 Eph 2:13,14

151 Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.

near Ps 46:1 75:1 139:2 145:18 De 4:7 Mt 1:23

all Ps 119:138,142

152 Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

thy testimonies Ps 119:144,160 89:34-37 111:7,8 Ec 3:14 Lu 21:33

153 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.

consider Ps 119:159 9:13 13:3,4 25:19 Ex 3:7,8 Ne 9:32 La 2:20 5:1

for I Ps 119:16,98,109,141,176

154 Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.

plead Ps 35:1 43:1 1Sa 24:15 Job 5:8 Pr 22:23 Jer 11:20 50:34 51:36 Mic 7:9 1Jo 2:1

quicken Ps 119:25,40

155 Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.

salvation Ps 18:27 Job 5:4 Isa 46:12 57:19 Eph 2:17,18

for they Ps 10:4 Job 21:14,15 Pr 1:7 Lu 16:24 Ro 3:11

156 Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.

great. Heb. many
are they Ps 51:1 86:5,13,15 1Ch 21:13 Isa 55:7 63:7

quicken Ps 119:149

157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.

many Ps 3:1,2 22:12,16 25:19 56:2 118:10-12 Mt 24:9 26:47 Ac 4:27

yet do I Ps 119:51,110 44:17 Job 17:9 23:11 Isa 42:4 Ac 20:23,24 1Co 15:58

158 I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.

Ps 119:53,136 Eze 9:4 Mr 3:5

159 Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.

consider Ps 119:97,153 2Ki 20:3 Ne 5:19 13:22

quicken Ps 119:88

160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

thy word is true from the beginning. Heb. The beginning of thy word is true. Ps 119:86,138 Pr 30:5 2Ti 3:16

and every one Ps 119:75,142,144,152 Ec 3:14 Mt 5:18

161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.

princes Ps 119:23,157 1Sa 24:9-14 26:18 Joh 15:25

my heart Ps 4:4 Ge 39:9 42:18 2Ki 22:19 Ne 5:15 Job 31:23 Isa 66:2 Jer 36:23-25

162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

rejoice Ps 119:72,111 Jer 15:16

as one 1Sa 30:16 Pr 16:19 Isa 9:3

163 I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.

hate Ps 119:29,113,128 10:17 Pr 6:16-19 30:8 Am 5:15 Ro 12:9 Eph 4:25 Re 22:15

164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

seven times. That is, probably many times, or frequently, as the term seven frequently denotes; but Rabbi Solomon says that this is to be understood literally; for they praised God twice in the morning before reading the decalogue, and once after; twice in the evening before the same reading, and twice after; making in the whole seven times. Ps 119:62 55:17

because Ps 48:11 97:8 Re 19:2

165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

great Pr 3:1,2,17 Isa 32:17 57:21 Joh 14:27 Ga 5:22,23 6:15,16 Php 4:7

nothing shall offend them. Heb. they shall have no stumbling block Isa 8:13-15 28:13 57:14 Mt 13:21 24:24 1Pe 2:6-8

166 LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

Lord Ps 119:81,174 130:5-7 Ge 49:18

and done Ps 4:5 24:3-5 50:23 Joh 7:17 1Jo 2:3,4

167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.

soul Ps 119:6-8,97,111,159 Joh 14:21-24 15:9,10 Heb 10:16

and I love Ps 40:8 Ro 7:22

168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.

for all my Ps 44:20,21 98:8 139:3 Job 34:21 Pr 5:21 Jer 23:24 Heb 4:13 Re 2:21

169 Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.

let my cry Ps 119:145 18:6 2Ch 30:27

give me Ps 119:144 1Ch 22:12 2Ch 1:10 Pr 2:3-5 Da 2:21 Jas 1:5

170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.

deliver me Ps 119:41 89:29-25 Ge 32:9-12 2Sa 7:25

171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

my lips, etc. Or, more literally, and accordant with the context. My lips shall pour forth praise; for thou hast taught me thy statues. Ps 119:7 50:23 71:17,23,24

172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

tongue Ps 119:13,46 37:30 40:9,10 78:4 De 6:7 Mt 12:34,35 Eph 4:29 Col 4:6

for all they Ps 119:86,138,142 Ro 7:12,14

173 Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

let Ps 119:94,117 Isa 41:10-14 Mr 9:24 2Co 12:9 Eph 6:10 Php 4:13

for Ps 119:30,35,40,111 De 30:19 Jos 24:15,22 1Ki 3:11,12 Pr 1:29 Lu 10:42

174 I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.

longed Ps 119:81,166 Ge 49:18 2Sa 23:5 Pr 13:12 So 5:8 Ro 7:22-25 8:23-25 Php 1:23

and thy law Ps 119:16,24,47,77,111,162,167 1:2

175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.

let my Ps 9:13,14 30:9 51:14,15 118:18,19 Isa 38:19

and let thy Ps 119:75 Isa 26:8,9 Ro 8:28 1Co 11:31,32 2Co 4:17

176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.

gone astray Isa 53:6 Eze 34:6,16 Mt 10:6 15:24 18:12,13 Lu 15:4-7 Joh 10:16 1Pe 2:25

seek So 1:4 Jer 31:18 Lu 19:10 Ga 4:9 Php 2:13 Jas 1:17

for I do Ps 119:61,93 Ho 4:6