Psalm 119:105-112: Division 14 (Nun)

Psalm 119:105‑112  •  1 min. read  •  grade level: 9
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Division 14 (Nun)
The effect of the Word on the path of the believer (vs. 105) In the last section the Word filled the heart; in this it is acknowledged as a guide to the feet; and not only does the Word keep the feet from evil, but it marks out a path for the saint through this world.
(vs. 106) In order to benefit by the light of the Word, it must be obeyed. Hence the saint devotes himself to perform the Word, here referred to as the Lord’s “righteous judgments” in contrast to man’s unrighteous ways.
(vv. 107-108) However, the path the godly man has to tread is often one of deep affliction; even so, the light of the Word reveals a path through the trial. Thus, in this instance, there is no prayer for deliverance, but the desire to be energized in the trial (vs. 107), to offer acceptable praises in spite of it, and to be taught of the Lord through it (vs. 108).
(vv. 109-110) So real is the trial that the godly man’s life is continually in his hand, while surrounded by the snares of the wicked (1 Sam. 19:55For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the Lord wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause? (1 Samuel 19:5); Job 13:1414Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand? (Job 13:14)). Nevertheless, the continual presence of evil does not lead to the Word being forgotten: having the light of the Word the soul escapes the snares of the wicked.
(vv. 111-112) The Word that guides the godly through all trial remains as his eternal heritage, even when trials are forever past. He rejoices in it; the set purpose of his heart is to walk in obedience “unto the end.”