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Scott's Reference Library
Psalm 119:129 through Psalm 119:136 (NIV)
129 Your statutes are wonderful;
therefore I obey them.
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;
it gives understanding to the simple.
131 I open my mouth and pant,
longing for your commands.
132 Turn to me and have mercy on me,
as you always do to those who love your name.
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;
let no sin rule over me.
134 Redeem me from the oppression of men,
that I may obey your precepts.
135 Make your face shine upon your servant
and teach me your decrees.
136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes,
for your law is not obeyed.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
Happy is the man, who, acting upon gospel principles, does justice to all
around. Christ our Surety, having paid our debt and ransom, secures all the
blessings of salvation to every true believer. The psalmist expects the word of
God’s righteousness, and no other salvation than what is secured by that word,
which cannot fall to the ground. We deserve no favour form God; we are most easy
when we cast ourselves upon God’s mercy, and refer ourselves to it. If any man
resolve to do God’s will as his servant, he shall be made to know his
testimonies. We must do what we can for the support of religion, and, after all,
must beg of God to take the work into his own hands. It is hypocrisy to say we
love God’s commandments more than our worldly interests. The way of sin is a
false way, being directly contrary to God’s precepts, which are right: those
that love and esteem God’s law, hate sin, and will not be reconciled to it.
See also Psalm 119:121-128