Psalms 119:169
The Scripture
(169) TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
This chapter is a long meditation in which the psalmist repeatedly declares his love for God's law and his desire to keep it. He describes how he has hidden God's word in his heart and follows it even when he does not understand. The passage emphasizes the joy of obedience and the comfort found in trusting God's guidance.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 119:145Psalms 18:6II Chronicles 30:27Psalms 119:144I Chronicles 22:12II Chronicles 1:10Proverbs 2:3Proverbs 2:4Proverbs 2:5Daniel 2:21James 1:5
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