KJV ORIGINAL
I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I have told you about my life and my choices, and you listened to me. Now please teach me your laws and commands.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing gratitude that God listens when they share their struggles, and they're asking God to teach them His ways in return.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible and is an acrostic poem where each section begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. This verse comes from the fourth section (Daleth) and reflects the Jewish tradition of confession and seeking God's instruction. The psalmist is likely someone who has experienced both failure and God's faithfulness, possibly during Israel's exile or restoration period.
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