King James Version
What Does Psalms 119:7 Mean?
“I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. thy: Heb. judgments of thy righteousness”
Context
5
O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
6
Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
7
I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. thy: Heb. judgments of thy righteousness
8
I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
9
BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**10. shall the dead--**the remains of ghosts.
**arise--**literally, "rise up," that is, as dead persons.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Psalms 119:7 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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