KJV ORIGINAL
I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I called out to you with everything I have; hear me, O LORD: I will obey your laws.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out to God with complete sincerity and promising to follow God's commands in return for being heard.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 119 is an acrostic poem in the Old Testament that celebrates the value and guidance of God's law, likely written during a period of personal or national hardship in ancient Israel. The psalmist, possibly King David or another faithful Israelite, expresses unwavering devotion to God's commands as a source of strength amid trials. In verse 145, this devotion is shown through a heartfelt plea for God to listen, coupled with a promise to obey His statutes.
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