Psalms 119:80

"Let those who fear you turn to me. They will know your statutes."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 119:80, the psalmist speaks with a voice of authority and conviction, urging those who revere and honor God to seek him out directly. The verse highlights a relationship where knowledge of God's statutes or commands is a shared blessing; thus, those who fear and obey God are invited to come close, knowing that in doing so, they will gain deeper understanding and insight into God’s teachings. This verse reflects the psalmist's confidence in his own deep understanding of divine law and his desire for others to experience the same enriching relationship with God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Let my heart be sound ... -Hebrew, “Be perfect.” See the notes atJob 1:1. The Septuagint here is “immaculate,”ἄμωμοςamōmos. So the Latin Vulgate. It is the expression of a desire that the heart might be pure; that there might be no improper attachment for other objects; that there might be no defect of love to God. That I be not ashamed -See the notes atPsalms 119:6. A man has no occasion to be ashamed of a pure heart; and that which can alone keep us from being ultimately ashamed is sincerity, uprightness, and purity in the service of God.

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