John Calvin Reformed @genevareformer

This psalm pursues two chief ends: to exhort God's children toward a holy life, and to establish the Law as the rule and form of true worship. The psalmist weaves in promises to animate believers to live justly, and complaints against the wicked who despise the Law, lest the faithful be corrupted by their example. Though he moves from one matter to another, the composition is not a heap of scattered thoughts, but holds together by a living connection.

AI summary

Commenting on Psalm 119:1-176

Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

Honesty is the best policy and will be our rejoicing in the day of evil. David had rendered to all their due by force and fraud; now he appeals to God as his Judge and Surety, begging Him to undertake against those who would run him down. Even the best of men are oppressed by the proud, yet if God be for us, who can prevail against us?

AI summary

Commenting on Psalm 119:121-122

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

I am thy servant,.... Not only by creation, but by grace; and as he had a work to do, he desires to know what it was; and as it was proper he should know his Master's will, he applies to him for it; using this as an argument, that he was his servant, devoted to his service, and willing to perform it to the best...