Psalms 119:173
Psalms 119:173 Meaning and Explanation
“Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist asks God's intervention because he has selected God's precepts.
The Context of Psalms 119:173
Appeal for God's assistance based on the psalmist's commitment to his precepts.
What Does Psalms 119:173 Mean?
'Let thine hand help me' is a petition for divine assistance. The psalmist asks God's power to aid him—God's hand, the symbol of his strength and action.
'For I have chosen thy precepts' gives the basis for the petition. The psalmist's deliberate, decisive selection of God's precepts entitles him to ask God's help in maintaining that choice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:173
What does Psalms 119:173 mean?
The psalmist asks God's intervention because he has selected God's precepts.
What is the context of Psalms 119:173?
Appeal for God's assistance based on the psalmist's commitment to his precepts.