Psalm 119:10-11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 119:10

Here is, 1. David's experience of a good work God had wrought in him, which he takes the comfort of and pleads with God: ?I have sought thee, sought to thee as my oracle, sought after thee as my happiness, sought thee as my God; for should not a people seek unto their God? If I have not yet found thee, I have sought thee, and thou never saidst, Seek in vain, nor wilt say so to me, for I have sought thee with my heart, with my whole heart, sought thee only, sought thee diligently.? 2. His... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 119:11

Here is, 1. The close application which David made of the word of God to himself: He hid it in his heart, laid it up there, that it might be ready to him whenever he had occasion to use it; he laid it up as that which he valued highly, and had a warm regard for, and which he was afraid of losing and being robbed of. God's word is a treasure worth laying up, and there is no laying it up safely but in our hearts; if we have it only in our houses and hands, enemies may take it from us; if only in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 119:10

With my whole heart have I sought thee ,.... Not himself, his own honour and applause, as formal worshippers and self-righteous persons do; but the Lord and his glory, his face, his presence, and communion with him, his grace, and fresh supplies of it, to help in time of need; his doctrine, as the Targum; and to know more of it, and of him, and of his mind and will; and this he did in the most sincere manner, with all his heart and soul. The character of the good man, in Psalm 119:2 ; the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 119:11

Thy word have I hid in mine heart ,.... Not only heard and read it, but received it into his affections; mixed it with faith, laid it up in his mind and memory for future use; preserved it in his heart as a choice treasure, where it might dwell richly, and be of service to him on many occasions; and particularly be of the following use: that I might not sin against thee ; the word of God is a most powerful antidote against sin, when it has a place in the heart; not only the precepts of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 119:10

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Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 119:11

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John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 119:10

Verse 10 10.With my whole heart Conscious of the integrity of his heart, the prophet still implores the help of God, that he might not stumble by reason of his infirmity. He makes no boast of self-preparation, as if he had spontaneously begun to inquire after God, but in praising the grace which he had experienced, he at the same time aspires after steadfastness to persevere in walking in his ways. It is folly on the part of the Papists to seize upon this and similar passages, as if the saints,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 119:11

Verse 11 11.I have hid thy word in my heart. This psalm not being composed for the personal and peculiar use of the author only, we may therefore understand, that as frequently as David sets before us his own example, under this model he points out the course we ought to pursue. Here we are informed that we are well fortified against the stratagems of Satan when God’s law is deeply seated in our hearts. For unless it have a fast and firm hold there, we will readily fall into sin. Among... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 119:1-24

The blessedness of obedience. The first two verses of the psalm leave no mistake as to the nature of true obedience; it includes: 1. Integrity of heart . Sincerity, being "undefiled," seeking the favor and entering the service of God "with the whole heart" ( Psalms 119:10 ), with a spirit in which "is no guile." 2. Consistency of conduct . "Walking in the Law," "keeping his commandments;" it is" he that doeth righteousness that is righteous" (John). 3. Patient... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 119:1-176

1. TORAH , "the Law" itself; but not merely the Law given on Mount Sinai; rather, God's law in the widest sense, all whereby he has intimated his will to man. 2. ' EDVOTH , or ' EDOTH , "testimonies." God's commands, considered as witnesses to his character, and as attesting his will. 3. MISHPATIM , "judgments." Judicial pronouncements by act or word against particular lines of conduct. 4. KHUQQIM , "statutes"—once translated "ordinances" ( Psalms... read more

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