taken hold on me: Heb. found me
yet thy: Psalms 119:16, Psalms 119:47, Psalms 119:77; Job 23:12; John 4:34
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Psalms 119:143
Psalms 119:143
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Psalms 119 — OverviewPsalms 119 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis is a psalm by itself, like none of the rest; it excels them all,
and shines brightest in this constellation. It is much longer than any
of them more than twice as long as any of them. It is not making long…Psalms 119 — OverviewPsalms 119 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 119:1, This psalm contains sundry prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.Psalms 119 — OverviewPsalms 119 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis psalm is generally thought to be written by David, but when is uncertain; very probably towards the decline of life; and, as some think, for the sake or his son Solomon. It seems to be a collection of observations…Psalms 119:143-144Psalms 119:143-144 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThese two verses are almost a repetition of the two foregoing verses,
but with improvement. 1. David again professes his constant adherence
to God and his duty, notwithstanding the many difficulties and…Psalms 119:143Psalms 119:143 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleTrouble and anguish have taken hold on me,.... Or, "found me" . Outward troubles and inward distress; troubles arising from his enemies, the men of the world, that hated and persecuted him; and from a body of sin and…