‏ Psalms 119:12

Blessed Are You, O LORD

This section shows David’s attitude of both praise and humble dependence on God. He begins by honoring God and then asks for help to understand God’s ways. David knows that true happiness and wisdom come from God alone, so he seeks both God’s blessing and instruction.

v. 12: David says, Blessed art thou, O Lord . He praises God, acknowledging that God is perfectly happy and needs nothing from people, but still welcomes their worship. David then prays, teach me thy statutes (Psalm 119:12 a). He asks God to help him know and obey His commands, showing that only God can truly teach us how to live. David desires to understand God’s ways so he can honor God and also enjoy God’s blessing in his own life.

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