Psalms 119:139 Meaning and Explanation
“My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist's passionate concern consumes him because his enemies have disregarded God's words.
The Context of Psalms 119:139
The psalmist's consuming zeal provoked by enemies' rejection of God's words.
What Does Psalms 119:139 Mean?
'My zeal hath consumed me' shows passionate intensity. The psalmist's zealous devotion—his passionate commitment to God's truth—has become so intense it consumes him entirely.
'Because mine enemies have forgotten thy words' explains the cause. What grieves the psalmist most is not personal harm but that his enemies have rejected and forgotten God's words.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:139
What does Psalms 119:139 mean?
The psalmist's passionate concern consumes him because his enemies have disregarded God's words.
What is the context of Psalms 119:139?
The psalmist's consuming zeal provoked by enemies' rejection of God's words.