Scripture Context

Psalms 119:18 - Psalms 119:28

18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

19 I am a stranger in the earth; hide not thy commandments from me.

20 My heart breaketh, for my soul longeth after thy judgments at all times.

21 Thou hast rebuked the proud; they are cursed who do err from thy commandments.

22 Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.

23 Princes also did sit and speak against me; but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.

24 Thy testimonies also are my delight, and my counselors.

25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust; quicken thou me according to thy word.

26 I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me; teach me thy statutes.

27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts; so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

28 My soul melteth for heaviness; strengthen thou me according unto thy word.