Psalms 119:25 Meaning and Explanation
“My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist's spirit is weighed down by affliction and he asks God to revive him through his word.
The Context of Psalms 119:25
From despair to petition for divine reviving through God's word.
What Does Psalms 119:25 Mean?
'My soul cleaveth unto the dust' is a poetic description of despair and depression. The soul, one's inner being, is stuck to the dust—worn down, brought low, languishing near death itself.
'Quicken thou me according to thy word' is the prayer for reviving. 'Quicken' means to make alive or give life. The psalmist trusts that God's word has power to restore vitality and hope, not by changing circumstances but by bringing renewed life through truth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:25
What does Psalms 119:25 mean?
The psalmist's spirit is weighed down by affliction and he asks God to revive him through his word.
What is the context of Psalms 119:25?
From despair to petition for divine reviving through God's word.