Psalms 119:171

Psalms 119:171 Meaning and Explanation

My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

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Once God instructs him, the psalmist will proclaim praise.

The Context of Psalms 119:171

Praise flowing naturally from learning God's statutes.

What Does Psalms 119:171 Mean?

'My lips shall utter praise' indicates public declaration. The psalmist's mouth will overflow with words of praise—his thanksgiving will be verbalized and shared.

'When thou hast taught me thy statutes' gives the condition. This praise flows naturally from being taught by God. As the psalmist learns God's statutes, praise becomes his inevitable response.

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What does Psalms 119:171 mean?

Once God instructs him, the psalmist will proclaim praise.

What is the context of Psalms 119:171?

Praise flowing naturally from learning God's statutes.

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