Psalms 119:109
Psalms 119:109 Meaning and Explanation
“My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Though constantly in danger, the psalmist does not lose memory of God's law.
The Context of Psalms 119:109
Precarious circumstances unable to diminish remembrance of God's law.
What Does Psalms 119:109 Mean?
'My soul is continually in my hand' is a vivid metaphor. The psalmist holds his life in his own hand—his soul is constantly at risk, always in jeopardy. Death could come at any moment.
'Yet do I not forget thy law' forms the contrast. In this precarious state, the psalmist's memory of God's law remains firm and unshaken. No amount of danger erases it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:109
What does Psalms 119:109 mean?
Though constantly in danger, the psalmist does not lose memory of God's law.
What is the context of Psalms 119:109?
Precarious circumstances unable to diminish remembrance of God's law.