King James Version
Psalms 119:27 in the King James Version says “Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.”
Psalms 119:27 · KJV
DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.
Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word. melteth: Heb. droppeth
Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“the way”
H1870a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
“of thy precepts”
H6490properly, appointed, i.e., a mandate (of god; plural only, collectively, for the law)
“Make me to understand”
H995to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
“so shall I talk”
H7878to ponder, i.e., (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
“of thy wondrous works”
H6381properly, perhaps to separate, i.e., distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
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