Psalms 119:136
Psalms 119:136 Meaning and Explanation
“Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist weeps profusely because others have abandoned God's law.
The Context of Psalms 119:136
The psalmist's passionate sorrow over widespread rejection of God's law.
What Does Psalms 119:136 Mean?
'Rivers of waters run down mine eyes' uses hyperbole to express intense weeping. The flow of tears is so abundant it's like rivers—overwhelming and unceasing.
'Because they keep not thy law' identifies the cause of the grief. The psalmist is not weeping for himself but for others who have rejected God's law. Their apostasy breaks his heart.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:136
What does Psalms 119:136 mean?
The psalmist weeps profusely because others have abandoned God's law.
What is the context of Psalms 119:136?
The psalmist's passionate sorrow over widespread rejection of God's law.