Psalms 119:156

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:156 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Great are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Great are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.
Psalms 119:156 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
156Great are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord - They are many, or multiplied. The word rendered “tender mercies” is the same which occurs in Psalms 40:11; Psalms 51:1; Psalms 69:16; Psalms 79:8; Psalms 103:4. See the notes at Psalms 25:6. Quicken me ... - See Psalms 119:149. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Great: Heb. Many are thy: Psa 51:1, Psa 86:5, Psa 86:13, Psa 86:15; Ch1 21:13; Isa 55:7, Isa 63:7 quicken: Psa 119:149 Psalms 119:157”
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