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Psalms 119:33
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Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
The eightfold He. He further prays for instruction and guidance that he may escape the by-paths of selfishness and of disavowal. The noun עקב, used also elsewhere as an accus. adverb., in the signification ad extremum (Psa 119:33 and Psa 119:112) is peculiar to our poet. אצּרנּה (with a Shebג which takes a colouring in accordance with the principal form) refers back to דּרך. In the petition "give me understanding" (which occurs six times in this Psalm) חבין is causative, as in Job 32:8, and frequently in the post-exilic writings. בּצע (from בּצע, abscindere, as κέρδος accords in sound with κείρειν) signifies gain and acquisition by means of the damage which one does to his neighbour by depreciating his property, by robbery, deceit, and extortion (Sa1 8:3), and as a name of a vice, covetousness, and in general selfishness. שׁוא is that which is without real, i.e., without divine, contents or intrinsic worth, - God-opposed teaching and life. בּדרכך (Note: Heidenheim and Baer erroneously have בּדרכיך with Jod. plural., contrary to the Masora.) is a defective plural; cf. חסדך, Psa 119:41, וּמשׁפּטך, Psa 119:43, and frequently. Establishing, in Psa 119:38, is equivalent to a realizing of the divine word or promise. The relative clause אשׁר ליראתך is not to be referred to לעבדּך according to Psa 119:85 (where the expression is different), but to אמרתך: fulfil to Thy servant Thy word or promise, as that which (quippe quae) aims at men attaining the fear of Thee and increasing therein (cf. Psa 130:4; Psa 40:4). The reproach which the poet fears in Psa 119:39 is not the reproach of confessing, but of denying God. Accordingly משׁפּטיך are not God's judgments i.e., acts of judgment, but revealed decisions or judgments: these are good, inasmuch as it is well with him who keeps them. He can appeal before God to the fact that he is set upon the knowledge and experience of these with longing of heart; and he bases his request upon the fact that God by virtue of His righteousness, i.e., the stringency with which He maintains His order of grace, both as to its promises and its duties, would quicken him, who is at present as it were dead with sorrow and weariness.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
HE. (Psa 119:33-40). To encourage us in prayer for divine aid in adhering to His truth, we are permitted to believe that by His help we shall succeed. the way of thy statutes--that is, the way or manner of life prescribed by them. The help we hope to obtain by prayer is to be the basis on which our resolutions should rest.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Make me to go in the path of thy commandments,.... Lead, guide, direct me in the path, and use me to it; work in me both to will and to do; give both ability and a willing mind to walk therein; by granting fresh supplies of grace, and more spiritual strength; by drawing with the cords of love, and by putting in him the good spirit of grace, to cause to walk in the statutes of the Lord, and keep his judgments and do them, Eze 36:27; for therein do I delight; in the law of God, after the inward man; in the commandments of Christ, which are not grievous; in wisdom's ways and paths, which are pleasantness and peace.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Here, I. David prays earnestly that God himself would be his teacher; he had prophets, and wise men, and priests, about him, and was himself well instructed in the law of God, yet he begs to be taught of God, as knowing that none teaches like him, Job 36:22. Observe here, 1. What he desires to be taught, not the notions or language of God's statutes, but the way of them - "the way of applying them to myself and governing myself by them; teach me the way of my duty which thy statutes prescribe, and in every doubtful case let me know what thou wouldst have me to do, let me hear the word behind me, saying, This is the way, walk in it" Isa 30:21. 2. How he desires to be taught, in such a way as no man could teach him: Lord, give me understanding. As the God of nature, he has given us intellectual powers and faculties; but here we are taught to pray that, as the God of grace, he would give us understanding to use those powers and faculties about the great things which belong to our peace, which, through the corruption of nature, we are averse to: Give me understanding, an enlightened understanding; for it is as good to have no understanding at all as not to have it sanctified. Nor will the spirit of revelation in the word answer the end unless we have the spirit of wisdom in the heart. This is that which we are indebted to Christ for; for the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, Jo1 5:20. II. He promises faithfully that he would be a good scholar. If God would teach him, he was sure he should learn to good purpose: "I shall keep thy law, which I shall never do unless I be taught of God, and therefore I earnestly desire that I may be taught." If God, by his Spirit, give us a right and good understanding, we shall be, 1. Constant in our obedience: "I shall keep it to the end, to the end of my life, which will be the surest proof of sincerity." It will not avail the traveller to keep the way for a while, if he do not keep it to the end of his journey. 2. Cordial in our obedience: I shall observe it with my whole heart, with pleasure and delight, and with vigour and resolution. That way which the whole heart goes the whole man goes; and that should be the way of God's commandments, for the keeping of them is the whole of man.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
119:33-40 He (ה): As a student, the poet asks his teacher, God, to renew life and to transform disgrace into righteousness.
Psalms 119:33
Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
32I run in the path of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart. 33Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, and I will keep them to the end. 34Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.
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Calvary Chapel Modesto, Ca 1 2 of 3
By William MacDonald4.2K1:33:18PSA 119:33
This sermon delves into various passages from Psalms 119, discussing the importance of seeking God's guidance, understanding His law, and walking in His ways wholeheartedly. It also touches on the significance of not getting caught up in trivial matters but focusing on mercy, grace, and compassion. Additionally, the sermon explores the use of irony in the Bible, referencing 2 Corinthians 11:8 as an example. The significance of numbers in Scripture is highlighted, showcasing how numbers can carry symbolic meanings throughout the Bible.
Being Blessed by Jesus
By Erlo Stegen2.1K56:37BlessingPSA 119:33PRO 20:1JHN 19:26In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of focusing on the Bible and the gospel rather than indulging in alcohol and worldly desires. He shares a story of a young couple who decided to get married in church and make a generous donation to mission work as a condition of their engagement. The preacher encourages the congregation to prioritize their relationship with God and follow His teachings, even in the face of challenges and hardships. He also highlights the significance of the wedding rings as a symbol of commitment and reminds the audience that Jesus cares for and provides for His followers, as demonstrated by His concern for His mother even while suffering on the cross.
Knowing God's Ways - Part 2
By Walter Beuttler80632:53Knowing GodGEN 18:25EXO 20:7JOB 19:25PSA 119:33PSA 145:21MAT 26:27ROM 8:28The sermon transcript is a collection of fragmented thoughts and phrases that touch on various aspects of faith and God's sovereignty. The speaker acknowledges that they may not fully understand or explain God's ways, but they emphasize the importance of giving glory to God in all circumstances. They mention the story of a student who burned down a barn but found redemption through faith. The speaker also references the biblical story of Naomi and highlights the idea that God's ultimate plan can outweigh the bitterness of our experiences. Overall, the transcript encourages believers to trust in God and participate in the sufferings and joys of the Christian journey.
The Progress of the Upright
By Don Courville74035:17Uprightness2SA 22:22PSA 44:18PSA 119:33PSA 119:80PRO 3:5MAT 6:332CO 11:24In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the story of Josiah, who became king at the age of eight and ruled for 31 years. Josiah was praised for doing what was right in the sight of the Lord and following in the ways of his father David. The preacher then transitions to discussing the importance of having an upright heart, which involves being willing to give oneself out and go the extra mile. He shares a personal anecdote about going out for pizza with a large group and realizing that thin pizzas were not enough to fill everyone up. The preacher emphasizes the need to look back, look forward, look inward, and look upward in order to have an upright heart. He explains that an upright heart holds on to the ways of God and does not turn back or decline from His path. The sermon concludes with a story about a little boy who wanted a job at a hardware store, but the owner hesitated because he didn't want to disappoint the boy if he couldn't handle the job. The preacher suggests that sometimes we may be upset with ourselves, but we need to have faith and trust in God's plan for our lives.
Remember the Innumerable Gifts of God
By Thomas a Kempis0PSA 119:33MAT 5:31CO 4:7PHP 2:3JAS 1:17Thomas a Kempis preaches about the importance of humility, gratitude, and contentment in recognizing that all good things come from God. He emphasizes the need to be thankful for even the smallest blessings, understanding that everything we have, whether physical or spiritual, is a gift from God's goodness and mercy. Kempis encourages believers to be humble, to not compare themselves to others in terms of blessings, and to find joy in God's will above all else, even if it means being despised or forgotten by the world.
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
- Tyndale
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
The eightfold He. He further prays for instruction and guidance that he may escape the by-paths of selfishness and of disavowal. The noun עקב, used also elsewhere as an accus. adverb., in the signification ad extremum (Psa 119:33 and Psa 119:112) is peculiar to our poet. אצּרנּה (with a Shebג which takes a colouring in accordance with the principal form) refers back to דּרך. In the petition "give me understanding" (which occurs six times in this Psalm) חבין is causative, as in Job 32:8, and frequently in the post-exilic writings. בּצע (from בּצע, abscindere, as κέρδος accords in sound with κείρειν) signifies gain and acquisition by means of the damage which one does to his neighbour by depreciating his property, by robbery, deceit, and extortion (Sa1 8:3), and as a name of a vice, covetousness, and in general selfishness. שׁוא is that which is without real, i.e., without divine, contents or intrinsic worth, - God-opposed teaching and life. בּדרכך (Note: Heidenheim and Baer erroneously have בּדרכיך with Jod. plural., contrary to the Masora.) is a defective plural; cf. חסדך, Psa 119:41, וּמשׁפּטך, Psa 119:43, and frequently. Establishing, in Psa 119:38, is equivalent to a realizing of the divine word or promise. The relative clause אשׁר ליראתך is not to be referred to לעבדּך according to Psa 119:85 (where the expression is different), but to אמרתך: fulfil to Thy servant Thy word or promise, as that which (quippe quae) aims at men attaining the fear of Thee and increasing therein (cf. Psa 130:4; Psa 40:4). The reproach which the poet fears in Psa 119:39 is not the reproach of confessing, but of denying God. Accordingly משׁפּטיך are not God's judgments i.e., acts of judgment, but revealed decisions or judgments: these are good, inasmuch as it is well with him who keeps them. He can appeal before God to the fact that he is set upon the knowledge and experience of these with longing of heart; and he bases his request upon the fact that God by virtue of His righteousness, i.e., the stringency with which He maintains His order of grace, both as to its promises and its duties, would quicken him, who is at present as it were dead with sorrow and weariness.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
HE. (Psa 119:33-40). To encourage us in prayer for divine aid in adhering to His truth, we are permitted to believe that by His help we shall succeed. the way of thy statutes--that is, the way or manner of life prescribed by them. The help we hope to obtain by prayer is to be the basis on which our resolutions should rest.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Make me to go in the path of thy commandments,.... Lead, guide, direct me in the path, and use me to it; work in me both to will and to do; give both ability and a willing mind to walk therein; by granting fresh supplies of grace, and more spiritual strength; by drawing with the cords of love, and by putting in him the good spirit of grace, to cause to walk in the statutes of the Lord, and keep his judgments and do them, Eze 36:27; for therein do I delight; in the law of God, after the inward man; in the commandments of Christ, which are not grievous; in wisdom's ways and paths, which are pleasantness and peace.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Here, I. David prays earnestly that God himself would be his teacher; he had prophets, and wise men, and priests, about him, and was himself well instructed in the law of God, yet he begs to be taught of God, as knowing that none teaches like him, Job 36:22. Observe here, 1. What he desires to be taught, not the notions or language of God's statutes, but the way of them - "the way of applying them to myself and governing myself by them; teach me the way of my duty which thy statutes prescribe, and in every doubtful case let me know what thou wouldst have me to do, let me hear the word behind me, saying, This is the way, walk in it" Isa 30:21. 2. How he desires to be taught, in such a way as no man could teach him: Lord, give me understanding. As the God of nature, he has given us intellectual powers and faculties; but here we are taught to pray that, as the God of grace, he would give us understanding to use those powers and faculties about the great things which belong to our peace, which, through the corruption of nature, we are averse to: Give me understanding, an enlightened understanding; for it is as good to have no understanding at all as not to have it sanctified. Nor will the spirit of revelation in the word answer the end unless we have the spirit of wisdom in the heart. This is that which we are indebted to Christ for; for the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, Jo1 5:20. II. He promises faithfully that he would be a good scholar. If God would teach him, he was sure he should learn to good purpose: "I shall keep thy law, which I shall never do unless I be taught of God, and therefore I earnestly desire that I may be taught." If God, by his Spirit, give us a right and good understanding, we shall be, 1. Constant in our obedience: "I shall keep it to the end, to the end of my life, which will be the surest proof of sincerity." It will not avail the traveller to keep the way for a while, if he do not keep it to the end of his journey. 2. Cordial in our obedience: I shall observe it with my whole heart, with pleasure and delight, and with vigour and resolution. That way which the whole heart goes the whole man goes; and that should be the way of God's commandments, for the keeping of them is the whole of man.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
119:33-40 He (ה): As a student, the poet asks his teacher, God, to renew life and to transform disgrace into righteousness.