I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
I have seen that even the most perfect things have limits and come to an end, but your commandments are incredibly vast and without boundaries.
The writer is saying that while everything in this world has limitations, God's commandments are limitless and eternal.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible and serves as a poetic tribute to God's law, likely composed during the time of ancient Israel's monarchy when the people were reflecting on their covenant with God. The psalmist, possibly King David, expresses personal insights into the limitations of human achievements while exalting the infinite nature of divine commandments. In verse 96, this highlights a contrast between the finite boundaries of earthly perfection and the boundless scope of God's word.
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