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Psalms 119:40

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:40 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. VAV.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. VAV.
Psalms 119:40 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
42So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Behold, I have longed after thy precepts - I have earnestly desired them. See the notes at Psalms 119:20. Quicken me in thy righteousness - Make me to live; to live in obedience to thy righteous laws. See Psalms 119:25, note; Psalms 119:37, note. 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
“Longed - After a more solid knowledge and constant performance of them. In - According to thy faithfulness. Psalms 119:43”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I have: Psa 119:5, Psa 119:20; Mat 26:41; Rom 7:24; Co2 7:1; Gal 5:17; Phi 3:13, Phi 3:14 quicken: Psa 119:25, Psa 119:37, Psa 119:88, Psa 119:107, Psa 119:149, Psa 119:156, Psa 119:159; Mar 9:24; Joh 5:21, Joh 10:10; Co1 15:45; Eph 2:5; Jo3 1:2 Psalms 119:41”
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