Psalms 119:109 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“My soul {is} continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.”

Psalms 119:109

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107

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

108

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

109

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

110

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

111

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

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Psalms 119:1

"ALEPH. Blessed {are} the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. {undefiled: or, perfect, or, sincere}"

Psalms 119:2

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

Psalms 119:3

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

Psalms 119:4

"Thou hast commanded {us} to keep thy precepts diligently."

Psalms 119:5

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

Psalms 119:6

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

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