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Psalm 119:169-171
New Catholic Bible
Psalm 119:169-171
New Catholic Bible
169 [a]May my cry come before you, O Lord;
grant me understanding according to your word.[b]
170 May my supplication come before you;
deliver me according to your word.
171 May my lips proclaim your praise
because you teach me your decrees.
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:169 In this last strophe, the psalmist offers a prayer for the Lord’s salvation. Although his problems have not yet been resolved, he raises the spirit of expectation in those who love God’s word. He prays for complete deliverance so that he may praise his faithful God.
- Psalm 119:169 The psalmist comes before the Lord with a broken spirit, asking for understanding and deliverance. Looking forward to the moment of redemption, he dwells on the joyful expressions of his thanksgiving.
