Psalms 119:56 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

This I had, because I kept thy precepts.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

This blessing I have received because I have obeyed your commands.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying that the good things in his life have come as a result of following God's instructions.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible and is an extended meditation on God's law and Word. It was likely written during or after the Babylonian exile when the Jewish people were reflecting on their relationship with God's commands. Each section of this acrostic poem celebrates different aspects of God's law and the blessings that come from following it.

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