Psalms 119:125

“I [am] thy servant, etc.] Not only by creation, but by grace; and as he had a work to do, he desires to know what it was; and as it was proper he should know his Master’s will, he applies to him for it; using this as an argument, that he was his servant, devoted to his service, and willing to perform it to the best of his knowledge and ability; and therefore prays, give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies; the Scriptures, which testify of the will of God; which are only rightly understood by those who have their understandings opened and enlightened; or have an understanding given them, that they may understand them, so as to receive and embrace the doctrine, and do the…”

“I am thy servant - See the notes at Psalms 116:16. Give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies - Since I am thy servant, instruct me in the knowledge of thy will. As I desire to obey thee, show me what will be acceptable obedience, or what thou dost require in order to acceptable service. This is a prayer of piety. A man who sincerely desires to obey God will make it a first point to ascertain what is his will, or what will constitute true obedience. return to 'Top of Page'”

“119:125 Simply possessing God’s law does not provide any benefits. The psalmist knows that only as the Lord gives discernment will he understand it.”

“I am thy: Psa 119:94, Psa 86:16, Psa 116:16; Rom 6:22 give: Psa 119:34, Psa 119:66; Ch2 1:7-10; Co2 3:5, Co2 3:6; Ti2 2:7; Jam 1:5, Jam 3:13-17 that I: Psa 119:11, Psa 119:18, Psa 119:19, Psa 119:29; Pro 9:10, Pro 14:8 Psalms 119:126”