Psalms 119:132

“Look thou upon me, etc.] Not as in himself; a sinful creature will not bear looking upon by the Lord, especially with the strict eye of justice; but as in Christ, and clothed with his righteousness; and so not merely in a providential way, though that is a favour, but in a way of special grace and mercy. It may be rendered, “turn unto me” f1692; as it is in (<192516>Psalm 25:16 86:16); the Lord had turned from him, and had hid his face, which had given him trouble; and therefore he desires he would turn again to him, and show him his face and favour; and be merciful unto me; in forgiving his sins, and admitting him to communion with him: he pleads mercy, and not merit and this shows it was…”

“Look thou upon me - Turn not away from me. Regard me with thy favor. And be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name - Margin, “According to the custom toward those,” etc. The Hebrew word is “judgment:” “according to the judgment to the lovers of thy name.” The word seems here to be used in the sense of “right;” of what is due; or, of what is usually determined: that is, as God usually determines, judges, acts toward those who love him. The idea is, Treat me according to the rules which regulate the treatment of thy people. Let me be regarded as one of them, and be dealt with accordingly. On the sentiment in this passage, see the notes at Psalms 106:4. return to…”

“Look: Psa 119:124, Psa 25:18; Exo 4:31; Sa1 1:11; Sa2 16:12; Isa 63:7-9 as thou usest to do unto those: Heb. according to the custom toward those, Psa 106:4; Th2 1:6, Th2 1:7 Psalms 119:133”