Psalm 119:105-107 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 119:105

Observe here, 1. The nature of the word of God, and the great intention of giving it to the world; it is a lamp and a light. It discovers to us, concerning God and ourselves, that which otherwise we could not have known; it shows us what is amiss, and will be dangerous; it directs us in our work and way, and a dark place indeed the world would be without it. It is a lamp which we may set up by us, and take into our hands for our own particular use, Prov. 6:23. The commandment is a lamp kept... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 119:106

Here is, 1. The notion David had of religion; it is keeping God's righteous judgments. God's commands are his judgments, the dictates of infinite wisdom. They are righteous judgments, consonant to the eternal rules of equity, and it is our duty to keep them carefully. 2. The obligation he here laid upon himself to be religious, binding himself, by his own promise, to that which he was already bound to by the divine precept, and all little enough. ?I have sworn (I have lifted up my head to the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 119:107

Here is, 1. The representation David makes of the sorrowful condition he was in: I am afflicted very much, afflicted in spirit; he seems to mean that especially. He laboured under many discouragements; without were fightings, within were fears. This is often the lot of the best saints; therefore think it not strange if sometimes it be ours. 2. The recourse he has to God in this condition; he prays for his grace: ?Quicken me, O Lord! make me lively, make me cheerful; quicken me by afflictions... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 119:105

ן , NUN.--The Fourteenth Part . NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet ,.... The same Solomon says of the law and commandment, the preceptive part of the word, Proverbs 6:23 ; and the Septuagint and Arabic versions render it "law" here. This shows a man what is his duty, both towards God and man; by it is the knowledge of sin: this informs what righteousness that is God requires of men; by the light of it a man sees his own deformity and infirmities, the imperfection of his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 119:106

I have sworn, and I will perform it ,.... Or, "I have performed it" F8 ואקימה "et statui"; Musculus, Muis; "idque ratum feci et implevi", Michaelis. . The psalmist had not only taken up a resolution in his mind, but he had openly declared with his mouth, and professed in a solemn manner, that he would serve the Lord; he had sworn allegiance to him as his King, and, through divine grace, had hitherto kept it; and hoped he ever should, and determined through grace he ever would; see ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 119:107

I am afflicted very much ,.... In a temporal sense, in his body, in his family, and by his enemies; in a spiritual sense, with the corruptions of his heart, with the temptations of Satan, and with the hidings of God's face; and what with one thing or another, he was pressed above measure, and his spirits sunk under the weight of the affliction, so that he was as a dead man; and therefore prays, quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word ; See Gill on Psalm 119:25 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 119:105

Thy word is a lamp - This is illustrated thus by Solomon, Proverbs 6:23 ; : "The commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life." God's word is a candle which may be held in the hand to give us light in every dark place and chamber; and it is a general light shining upon all his works, and upon all our ways. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 119:106

I have sworn - Perhaps this means no more than that he had renewed his covenant with God; he had bound himself to love and serve him only. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 119:107

I am afflicted very much - מאד עד ad meod , "to extremity, excessively." We are in the most oppressive captivity. Quicken me - Deliver us from our bondage. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 119:105

Verse 105 105.Thy word is a lamp to my feet. In this verse the Psalmist testifies that the Divine Law was his schoolmaster and guide in leading a holy life. He thus, by his own example, prescribes the same rule to us all; and it is highly necessary to observe this rule; for while each of us follows what seems good in his own estimation, we become entangled in inextricable and frightful mazes. The more distinctly to understand his intention, it is to be noted, that the word of God is set in... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 119:105

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 119:106

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 119:107

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 119:105

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 119:106

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 119:107

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 119:105

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 119:106

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 119:107

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 119:105

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