O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
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Psalms 119:5
Psalms 119:5
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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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 119:4-6Psalms 119:4-6 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe are here taught, 1. To own ourselves under the highest obligations
to walk in God's law. The tempter would possess men with an opinion
that they are at their liberty whether they will make the word of God…Psalms 119:5Psalms 119:5 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 119:32, Psalms 119:36, Psalms 119:44-45, Psalms 119:131, Psalms 119:159, Psalms 119:173, Psalms 51:10; Jeremiah 31:33; Romans 7:22-24; 2 Thessalonians 3:5; Hebrews 13:21