This is a wonderful scripture tucked away in the old testament. Psalm 119 is the profound truth that the word of god is allsufficient. This is a classic of detail on the psalm, with much rich, solid and provocative discussion that deeply feeds the serious heart. An exposition of psalm 119 by charles bridges new york. Nothing can entice them to sin, nor can the sins of others cause. It stands as the giant among the psalmsit is the longest psalm and the longest chapter in the bible176 verses. I have found helpful insights in this book and i am always amazed at the ability of charles bridges to find. A while back, someone asked me the meaning of psalm 119. Psalm 119 is the 119th psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the lord.
This saying is written in the front of some bibles. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 119. Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing shall cause them to fall. Some modern translations replace the last clause of psalm 119. Biblical commentary bible study psalm 119 exegesis. Psalm 119 shows us that the word of god should have top priority in our lives. Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, 3. All the psalm is fragrant with love to the word, but here for the first time, love is expressly spoken of. Under temptation, a battle always rages, even if we are winning. There are ten words by which divine revelation is called in this psalm, and. As a law of works, this holy book convinces us of sin. Being such a long psalm and the longest chapter in the bible this psalm has been of great historical interest. Containing 176 verses, psalm 119 is the longest single chapter in the bible. It is the inspired word of god and its content are profitable for godly living.
All other rights such as use in books, periodicals, on web pages, etc. There have been many lengthy works written on this psalm. Peace automatically suggests an absence of war, no battling, no fighting. Great prosperity, especially prosperity of soul, inward peace, peace of conscience, peace in christ, and from him, flowing from his blood, righteousness, and sacrifice, and a view of interest therein. Nothing can entice them to sin, nor can the sins of others. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ.
In such a case, no peace exists, much less great peace. Great peace have they they have peace in their conscience, and joy in the holy spirit. David guzik commentary on psalm 119, which is the longest psalm and the longest chapter on the bible. It dwells not with those who perfectly keep the law, for where should. My soul keeps your testimonies, and i love them exceedingly. Let us then consider how true love to the will of god, however it is made known to us, either in the book or in our consciousness, or in daily providences, or by. Digitized by erin bensing, 2007 gordon college, wenham, ma.
Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Great prosperity, especially prosperity of soul, inward peace, peace of conscience, peace in christ, and from. Setting aside those who love life only for reasons which ought not to have such weight with. The book of psalms is in the third section of the hebrew bible, the khetuvim, and a book. As far as our views, desires, and affections agree with what is here expressed. Psalm 119 is remarkable for how often it refers to gods written revelation, his word. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent. Commentary for psalms 119 the general scope and design of this psalm is to magnify the divine law, and make it honourable. My usual practice when writing the commentary for a biblical passage is to treat each verse or phrase individuallyalbeit with an. It is here coupled with delight, and in verse 165 with great peace. Being such a long psalm and the longest chapter in the bible this psalm has been of some historical note. Here traherne may possibly have had in his mind a passage in bishop earles microcosmography. Great peace have they which love thy law the fruit of righteousness shall be peace, isaiah 32. Other people analyze this differently with disagreement about verses 84, 90, 121, and 2.
World wide study bible psalms 119 christian classics. To stumble indicates faltering along the path to the. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the esv study bible, the interactive knowing the bible study series, the preaching the word commentary series, and more sign up for an. Great peace have they which love thy law hebrew, great peace is, or shall be, to the lovers of thy law, that is, great inward peace, satisfaction, and tranquillity of mind, arising from the sense of thy love to them, and of thy watchful care over them. If there remains any qualm of fear on thy heart, fear from the wrath of bloody men threatening thee for thy profession of the truth, then to a heart. The most precious book in the whole world is the bible. Great prosperity, especially prosperity of soul, inward peace, peace of conscience, peace in christ, and from him, flowing from his blood, righteousness, and. The masoretes a group of jewish scholars between the 6 th and 10 th centuries ad said that the word of god is mentioned in every verse except psalm 119. For our final message in this short series from psalm 119, i want to look at a verse i first learned in mrs. It seems to me to be a collection of davids pious and devout ejaculations, the short and sudden breathings and elevations of his soul to god, which he wrote down as they occurred, and, towards the latter end of his time, gathered out of his day book. The spurgeon center the lover of gods law filled with peace. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. Great peace have they which love thy law hebrew, great peace is, or shall be, to the lovers of thy law, that is, great inward peace, satisfaction, and tranquillity of mind, arising from the.