Psalms 119:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgments.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgments.
Psalms 119:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgments.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Shall they escape by iniquity? etc.] Shall such iniquity as this, or persons guilty of it, go unpunished, or escape righteous judgment, and the vengeance of God? No; and much less shall they escape by means of their iniquity; by their wicked subtlety, or by any evil arts and methods made use of, by making a covenant with death, and an agreement with hell; or escape because of their iniquity; or be delivered because of the abominations done by them, as they flatter themselves, (<240710>Jeremiah 7:10). Some understand these words, not as referring to the escape of David’s enemies, but of himself; and render them, either by way of petition, “because of iniquity”, the iniquity of his enemies…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I will praise thee with uprightness of heart - With an upright and sincere heart. When I shall have learned - Hebrew, “In my learning.” In the practice or act of learning them. His own experience of their nature, influence, and value would lead him to sincere praise. He had no doubt of finding that they were worthy of his praises, and of seeing in them more and more occasion to glorify and honor God. The more we know of God, the more shall we see in him to praise. The larger our acquaintance and experience, the more our hearts will be disposed to magnify his name. This remark must extend to all that there is in God to be learned; and as that is infinite, so there will be occasion for renewed…”
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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
“When - When by thy good spirit I shall he more fitly instructed in the meaning of thy word. Psalms 119:8”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I will: Psa 119:171, Psa 9:1, Psa 86:12, Psa 86:13; Ch1 29:13-17 when: Psa 119:12, Psa 119:18, Psa 119:19, Psa 119:27, Psa 119:33, Psa 119:34, Psa 119:64, Psa 119:73, Psa 119:124, Psa 25:4, Psa 25:5, Psa 25:8-10, Psa 143:10; Isa 48:17; Joh 6:45 thy righteous judgments: Heb. judgments of thy righteousness, Psa 119:138 Psalms 119:8”
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