The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
The psalm containing this verse exalts God's law. Its testimonies are wise counsel that lead the mind to God's Word, and its law is the rule of life. They set out the principles of righteousness and clearly distinguish right from wrong and truth from error. The verse testifies that the wickedness of the world against God's holy law has reached the point where the Lord will certainly interfere and arise to punish bold and defiant wickedness. He has shown very great forbearance and long-suffering toward continual insult to His holy commandments and changing of His laws given to govern human agencies, while giving continual light to those who remain obedient.
The psalm containing this verse exalts God's law. Its testimonies are wise counsel that lead the mind to God's Word, and its law is the rule of life. They set out the principles of righteousness and clearly distinguish right from wrong and truth from error. The verse testifies that the wickedness of the world against God's holy law has reached the point where the Lord will certainly interfere and arise to punish bold and defiant wickedness. He has shown very great forbearance and long-suffering toward continual insult to His holy commandments and changing of His laws given to govern human agencies, while giving continual light to those who remain obedient.