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Psalm 119:149 KJV
Psalms · chapter 119 · verse 149
Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.Psalm 119:149 · King James Version
Psalm 119:149 in context
147I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
148Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
149Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.
150They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
151Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- lovingkindnesschêçêdkindnessH2617 →
- quickenchâyâhto live, whether literally or figurativelyH2421 →
- voiceqôwla voice or soundH6963 →
- Hearshâmaʻto hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etcH8085 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
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Here, 1. David applies to God for grace and comfort with much solemnity. He begs of God to hear his voice: "Lord, I have something to say to thee; shall I obtain a gracious audience?" Well, what has he to say? What is his petition and what is his request? It is not long, but it has much in a little: "Lord, quicken me;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary