Psalms 119:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You are blessed, O LORD: teach me your laws.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is praising God and asking Him to teach them His commandments and ways.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which is entirely devoted to celebrating God's law and Word. It was likely written during or after the Babylonian exile when the Jewish people had a renewed appreciation for God's instructions after experiencing the consequences of disobedience. Each section of this psalm corresponds to a letter of the Hebrew alphabet, showing the completeness and order of God's truth.

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