King James Version

What Does Psalms 119:33 Mean?

HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.

Context

31

I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.

32

I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.

33

HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.

34

Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

35

Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers
HE. (33) **To** **the end.**—See Psalm 119:112. This word, used adverbially, is peculiar to this psalm.

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

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