Matthew Henry Commentary Psalms 119:113-120

Matthew Henry Commentary

Psalms 119:113-120

1662–1714
Presbyterian
Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry Commentary

Psalms 119:113-120

1662–1714
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"I hate them that are of a double mind; But thy law do I love. Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word. Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God. Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope. Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, And shall have respect unto thy statutes continually. Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; For their deceit is falsehood. Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: Therefore I love thy testimonies. My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments. AYIN." — Psalms 119:113-120 (ASV)

There is a dread of the risings of sin, and its very first beginnings. The more we love the law of God, the more watchful we will be, lest vain thoughts draw us from what we love.

If we would make progress in keeping God's commands, we must be separate from evildoers.

The believer cannot live without the grace of God; but, supported by His hand, his spiritual life will be maintained. Our holy security is grounded on Divine supports.

All departure from God's statutes is error, and will prove fatal. Their cunning is falsehood. There is a day coming which will put the wicked into everlasting fire, the fitting place for the dross.

See what comes of sin. Surely we who fall so low in devout affections should fear, lest a promise being left us of entering into heavenly rest, any of us should be found to come short of it, (Hebrews 4:1).