Matthew Henry Commentary Psalms 119:25-32

"My soul cleaveth unto the dust: Quicken thou me according to thy word. I declared my ways, and thou answeredst me: Teach me thy statutes. Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: So shall I meditate on thy wondrous works. My soul melteth for heaviness: Strengthen thou me according unto thy word. Remove from me the way of falsehood; And grant me thy law graciously. I have chosen the way of faithfulness: Thine ordinances have I set [before me]. I cleave unto thy testimonies: O Jehovah, put me not to shame. I will run the way of thy commandments, When thou shalt enlarge my heart. HE." — Psalms 119:25-32 (ASV)

While the souls of the children of this world cling to the earth as their portion, the children of light are greatly burdened because of the remains of carnal affections in their hearts. It is unspeakable comfort to a gracious soul to think with what tenderness all its complaints are received by a gracious God. We can talk of the wonders of redeeming love when we understand the way of God's precepts and walk in that way.

The penitent melts in sorrow for sin; even the patient spirit may melt when experiencing affliction, and it is then in its best interest to pour out its soul before God. The way of lying means all false ways by which people deceive themselves and others, or are deceived by Satan and his instruments. Those who know and love the law of the Lord desire to know it more and love it better.

The way of serious godliness is the way of truth, the only true way to happiness; we must always genuinely pay attention to it. Those who adhere to the word of God may in faith expect and pray for acceptance with God. Lord, never leave me to do anything by which I would shame myself, and do not reject my services.

Those who are going to heaven should continue to press forward. God, by his Spirit, enlarges the hearts of his people when he gives them wisdom. The believer prays to be set free from sin.