Psalms 119:68

Psalms 119:68 Meaning and Explanation

Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

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God's goodness in character and action motivate the psalmist's request for instruction.

The Context of Psalms 119:68

Request for instruction rooted in confidence in God's perfect goodness.

What Does Psalms 119:68 Mean?

'Thou art good, and doest good' makes a dual affirmation. God's essential nature is goodness, and his actions consistently reflect and extend that goodness.

'Teach me thy statutes' follows as a natural response. The goodness of God's nature and works inspire the desire to learn his statutes, trusting that laws from such a source must also be good.

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What does Psalms 119:68 mean?

God's goodness in character and action motivate the psalmist's request for instruction.

What is the context of Psalms 119:68?

Request for instruction rooted in confidence in God's perfect goodness.

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