Psalms 119:59-61 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

I thought on my ways I seriously considered both my former conduct, and my duty in all my future actions; and turned my feet unto thy testimonies And finding my feet had too often swerved from the rule thou hast given us to walk by, I turned them to it. And although the ways of sinful pleasure and advantage were presented to my mind, yet I rejected them, and turned myself wholly to thy ways. I made haste, &c. Being fully convinced of the necessity and excellence of obedience, I immediately resolved upon it, and began to execute my resolution. The bands of the wicked have robbed me Or, made a prey of me; done me many injuries for my respect to thy law. The LXX. render it, σχοινια αμαρτωλων περιεπλακησαν μοι, the cords, or snares of sinners have entangled me; with which the Vulgate and Houbigant agree.

Psalms 119:59-61

59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

61 The bandsg of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.