Psalms 119:27

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: So shall I meditate on thy wondrous works.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: So shall I meditate on thy wondrous works.
Psalms 119:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: So shall I meditate on thy wondrous works.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Make me to understand ... - See the notes at Psalms 119:18. So shall I talk of thy wondrous works - The things in thy works - thy providential dealings - that are wondrous. That is, with a heart full of the subject, he could not but speak of those things - for “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.” See the notes at Psalms 39:2-4. return to 'Top of Page'”
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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
“Understand - More throughly. Psalms 119:28”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“so shall I talk: Psa 71:17, Psa 78:4, Psa 105:2, Psa 111:4, Psa 145:5, Psa 145:6; Exo 13:14, Exo 13:15; Jos 4:6, Jos 4:7; Act 2:11; Rev 15:3 Psalms 119:28”
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