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88Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.
I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 88)Here is, 1. David in care to be found in the way of his duty. His constant desire and design are to keep the testimony of God’s mouth , to keep to it as his rule and to keep hold of it as his confidence and portion for ever. This we must keep, whatever we lose. 2. David at prayer for divine grace to assist him therein: “ Quicken me after thy lovingkindness (make me alive and make me lively), so sh…
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