Psalms 119:156
Psalms 119:156 Meaning and Explanation
“Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God's compassionate mercies are immense; let them revive the psalmist according to his justice.
The Context of Psalms 119:156
Petition for revival grounded in recognition of God's vast mercies.
What Does Psalms 119:156 Mean?
'Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD' affirms the magnitude of God's compassion. God's mercies are not small or stingy but vast and abundant.
'Quicken me according to thy judgments' follows with the petition. Using God's immense mercy as the basis, the psalmist asks for revival—new life granted according to God's righteous judgments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:156
What does Psalms 119:156 mean?
God's compassionate mercies are immense; let them revive the psalmist according to his justice.
What is the context of Psalms 119:156?
Petition for revival grounded in recognition of God's vast mercies.