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Psalms 119:64

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:64 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy lovingkindness: Teach me thy statutes. TETH.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy lovingkindness: Teach me thy statutes. TETH.
Psalms 119:64 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
61The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; [But] I have not forgotten thy law.
62At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee Because of thy righteous ordinances.
63I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts.
64The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy lovingkindness: Teach me thy statutes. TETH.
65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray; But now I observe 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
“The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy - Full of the proofs of thy goodness and compassion. See the notes at Psalms 33:5. This is the expression of a heart full of love to God and to his word. In such a state of mind as the psalmist was in, the goodness of God is seen everywhere. The best preparation for seeing evidence that God is good is a heart full of love. Then the proofs of that love spring up on every side - as when we truly love a friend we find constant proofs of his excellency of character. Teach me thy statutes - I desire to see more and more of thy law. Thou art so gracious and merciful, the evidence of thy goodness is so widespread round about me, that it leads me to desire to…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“119:64 God’s goodness fills the earth; the whole created order provides evidence of his goodness (see Isa 6:3; 11:9).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“earth: Psa 33:5, Psa 104:13, Psa 145:9 teach: Psa 119:12, Psa 119:26, Psa 27:11; Isa 2:3, Isa 48:17, Isa 48:18; Mat 11:29 Psalms 119:65”
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