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Understand Before You Speak
Commentators consistently highlight the verse's sequence: the psalmist first asks God for understanding so that he can then speak of His works. This implies that authentic testimony flows from genuine, God-given insight. Charles Spurgeon notes that to preach without practicing is hollow; our ability to talk about God's wonders is a direct result of Him first teaching our hearts.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 119:27
18th Century
Theologian
Make me to understand ... - See the notes at (Psalms 119:18).
So shall I talk of thy wondrous works …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 119:27
19th Century
Bishop
Make me to understand. —Only the Israelite truly loyal to the covenant was considered worthy to inquire into the marvels of the dealings o…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 119:27
19th Century
Preacher
Make me to understand the way of your precepts:
Let me know, O Lord, what the way of your precept is; get me into that way; and the…
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John Gill
On Psalms 119:27
17th Century
Pastor
Make me to understand the way of your precepts
The meaning of them, to have a more comprehensive, clear, and distinc…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 119:25–32
17th Century
Minister
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 remain…