Psalms 119:40
Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me,.... Saying there is no help and salvation for him in God; asking where is his God, in whom he trusted? and where is the promise of…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Behold, I have longed after thy precepts - I have earnestly desired them. See the notes at Psa 119:20. Quicken me in thy righteousness - Make me to live; to live in obedience to thy righteous laws.…
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
Here, 1. David professes the ardent affection he had to the word of God: "I have longed after thy precepts, not only loved them, and delighted in what I have already attained, but I have earnestly…
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