Psalms 119:159 Meaning and Explanation
“Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.”
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist asks God to observe his love for God's precepts and to revive him through mercy.
The Context of Psalms 119:159
Petition for revival grounded in the psalmist's visible love for God's precepts.
What Does Psalms 119:159 Mean?
'Consider how I love thy precepts' invites God to observe the psalmist's genuine affection for God's laws. The psalmist's love is not hidden or meager but evident and deep.
'Quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness' follows with the petition. On the basis of the psalmist's demonstrated love, he asks God to grant new life through his covenant mercies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:159
What does Psalms 119:159 mean?
The psalmist asks God to observe his love for God's precepts and to revive him through mercy.
What is the context of Psalms 119:159?
Petition for revival grounded in the psalmist's visible love for God's precepts.