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Psalms 119:136

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:136 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Streams of water run down mine eyes, Because they observe not thy law. TSADHE.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Streams of water run down mine eyes, Because they observe not thy law. TSADHE.
Psalms 119:136 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
133Establish my footsteps in thy word; And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
134Redeem me from the oppression of man: So will I observe thy precepts.
135Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; And teach me thy statutes.
136Streams of water run down mine eyes, Because they observe not thy law. TSADHE.
137Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.
138Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.
139My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Rivers of waters run down mine eyes - My heart is sad, and my eyes pour forth floods of tears. It is not a gentle weeping, but my eyes are like a fountain which pours out full-flowing streams. See Jeremiah 9:1. “Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears,” etc. Compare Jeremiah 14:17; Lamentations 1:16; Lamentations 2:18. Because they keep not thy law - On account of the sins, the follies, the stupidity, and the transgressions of people. So the Saviour wept over Jerusalem Luke 19:41; and so the apostle said that he had “great heaviness and continual sorrow” in his heart, on account of his “brethren,” his “kinsmen according to the flesh.” Romans 9:2-3. Such a feeling is…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Rivers - Plentiful tears, witness of my deep sorrow for God's dishonour, and for the miseries which sinners bring upon themselves. Psalms 119:140”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 119:53, Psa 119:158; Sa1 15:11; Jer 9:1, Jer 9:18, Jer 13:17, Jer 14:17; Eze 9:4; Luk 19:41; Rom 9:2, Rom 9:3 Psalms 119:137”
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