Psalms 119:56
Psalms 119:56 Meaning and Explanation
“This I had, because I kept thy precepts.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist's constancy and blessing flow from his faithfulness to God's precepts.
The Context of Psalms 119:56
The blessing of obedience—cause and effect relationship with God's precepts.
What Does Psalms 119:56 Mean?
'This I had, because I kept thy precepts' is a statement of cause and effect. All the blessing, comfort, and divine protection the psalmist has enumerated stem from his commitment to keeping God's instructions.
The word 'had' is past tense, reflecting on experience already lived. The psalmist testifies from experience that obedience produces blessing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:56
What does Psalms 119:56 mean?
The psalmist's constancy and blessing flow from his faithfulness to God's precepts.
What is the context of Psalms 119:56?
The blessing of obedience—cause and effect relationship with God's precepts.