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understanding

Psalm 119:129-136 (JDV)

Psalm 119:129 Your warning signs are miraculous; therefore I obey them.
Psalm 119:130 Exposure to your word brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced.
Psalm 119:131 I open my mouth and pant because I long for your commands.
Psalm 119:132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your practice toward those who love your name.
Psalm 119:133 Make my steps steady through your promise; don’t let any sin dominate me.
Psalm 119:134 Redeem me from human exploitation, and I will keep your directions.
Psalm 119:135 Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your prescriptions.
Psalm 119:136 My eyes pour out streams of tears because people do not follow your instruction.

understanding

Some people talk as if they can only get understanding by experiencing life. David rejects that notion. He says that the inexperienced need to be exposed to God’s word. We don’t have to fail to learn what failure is. We don’t have to keep sinning to learn the consequences of sin. What we need is to turn to God and follow his instruction. David sees a world not doing that, and his eyes stream with tears.