Psalms 119:1-8

Psalms 119:1-8

[1] ALEPH. Blessed  are the undefiled  in the way,  who walk  in the law  [2] Blessed  are they that keep  his testimonies,  and that seek  him with the whole heart.  [3] They also do  no iniquity:  they walk  in his ways.  [4] Thou hast commanded  us to keep  thy precepts  diligently.  [5] O that  my ways  were directed  to keep  thy statutes!  [6] Then shall I not be ashamed,  when I have respect  unto all thy commandments.  [7] I will praise  thee with uprightness  of heart,  when I shall have learned  thy righteous  judgments.  [8] I will keep  thy statutes:  O forsake  me not utterly. 

What does Psalms 119:1-8 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The writer rejoiced in the fact that people who obey God"s Word wholeheartedly enjoy His blessing ( Psalm 119:1-3). Consequently he wanted to be more consistently obedient himself ( Psalm 119:4-6). He promised to be more thankful as he continued to learn more about God"s Word ( Psalm 119:7-8).
"The love for God receives expression in doing the will of God." [1]