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Psalms 119:171

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:171 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let my lips utter praise; For thou teachest me thy statutes.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let my lips utter praise; For thou teachest me thy statutes.
Psalms 119:171 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
168I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies; For all my ways are before thee. TAV.
169Let my cry come near before thee, O Jehovah: Give me understanding according to thy word.
170Let my supplication come before thee: Deliver me according to thy word.
171Let my lips utter praise; For thou teachest me thy statutes.
172Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.
173Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.
174I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes - The sentiment here is the same as in Psalms 119:7. The language is varied, but the meaning here, as in that verse, is, I will praise thee in proportion as I learn thy precepts or thy law. The more I learn of thy will, the more I will praise thee. I shall see more for which to offer praise and adoration, and I shall be more and more inclined to praise and adore time. Each new degree of knowledge will excite a corresponding desire to praise thee. This will be true of all who love God, while this life lasts, and forever. The ever-increasing knowledge of God will excite ever-increasing praise; and as God is infinite and eternal,…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“my lips: etc. Or, more literally, and accordant with the context. "My lips shall pour forth (tabbanah) praise; for (kee) thou hast taught me thy statues." Psa 119:7, Psa 50:23, Psa 71:17, Psa 71:23, Psa 71:24 Psalms 119:172”
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