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Psalms 119:38

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:38 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Confirm unto thy servant thy word, Which [is in order] unto the fear of thee.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Confirm unto thy servant thy word, Which [is in order] unto the fear of thee.
Psalms 119:38 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
35Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; For therein do I delight.
36Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, And not to covetousness.
37Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in thy ways.
38Confirm unto thy servant thy word, Which [is in order] unto the fear of thee.
39Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.
40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. VAV.
41Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Stablish thy word unto thy servant - Confirm it; make it seem firm and true; let not my mind be vacillating or skeptical in regard to thy truth. This seems to be a prayer against the influence of doubt and scepticism; a prayer that doubts might not be suffered to spring up in his mind, and that the objections and difficulties of scepticism might have no place there. There is a class of people whose minds are naturally skeptical and unbelieving, and for such people such a prayer is especially appropriate. For none can it be improper to pray that the word of God may always seem to them to be true; that their minds may never be left to the influence of doubt and unbelief. Who is devoted to thy…”
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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
“Stablish - Confirm and perform thy promises. Psalms 119:39”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Stablish: Psa 119:49; Sa2 7:25-29; Co2 1:20 who is devoted: Psa 103:11, Psa 103:13, Psa 103:17, Psa 145:19, Psa 147:11; Jer 32:39-41 Psalms 119:39”
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