Psa 119:40 | MHM | STEP | Longing for God’s Precepts This section shows David’s deep desire to know and follow God’s commands. He is not satisfied with what he already knows; he wants to learn more and obey better. David’s love for God’s word makes him want to grow closer to God. He asks God to see his longing and to help him live a life that matches his desire to do what is right. v. 40 : David says, Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness . He tells God that he truly wants to understand and obey His commands. David asks God to give him new life and strength so he can keep following God’s ways. He knows that God has given him this desire, and he trusts that God will also help him to live it out. David believes that when God makes us want to do good, He will also help us to do it.

‏ Psalms 119:40

Longing for God’s Precepts

This section shows David’s deep desire to know and follow God’s commands. He is not satisfied with what he already knows; he wants to learn more and obey better. David’s love for God’s word makes him want to grow closer to God. He asks God to see his longing and to help him live a life that matches his desire to do what is right.

v. 40: David says, Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness . He tells God that he truly wants to understand and obey His commands. David asks God to give him new life and strength so he can keep following God’s ways. He knows that God has given him this desire, and he trusts that God will also help him to live it out. David believes that when God makes us want to do good, He will also help us to do it.