Psalms 119:88 Meaning and Explanation
“Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Revived by God's merciful love, the psalmist will maintain his commitment to God's truth.
The Context of Psalms 119:88
Revival through God's merciful love enabling persevering faithfulness.
What Does Psalms 119:88 Mean?
'Quicken me after thy lovingkindness' is a prayer for revival grounded in God's hesed—his covenant love and faithful compassion. The psalmist asks God to give him life according to his character of love.
'So shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth' shows the effect: renewed by God's love, the psalmist will continue to maintain the testimony—the truth God speaks. Revival enables continued faithfulness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:88
What does Psalms 119:88 mean?
Revived by God's merciful love, the psalmist will maintain his commitment to God's truth.
What is the context of Psalms 119:88?
Revival through God's merciful love enabling persevering faithfulness.