What is the meaning of Psalm 119:170? May my plea come before You • The psalmist assumes that God literally hears and welcomes personal cries. Psalm 5:3 echoes this: “In the morning, LORD, You hear my voice.” • “Come before You” pictures an audience with a King who is both holy and approachable (Psalm 65:2; Hebrews 4:16). • This confidence is grounded in God’s revealed character, not human merit (Psalm 34:15). • Practical takeaway: bring every need—sin, sorrow, or thanksgiving—straight into God’s presence without delay or pretense (Philippians 4:6). Rescue me according to Your promise • “Rescue” is a deliberate appeal for tangible deliverance, whether from enemies, temptation, or despair (Psalm 18:2–3; 2 Timothy 4:18). • The standard for that rescue is God’s own “promise,” not the psalmist’s wish list. Earlier verses set this precedent: “May Your loving devotion come to me, O LORD, Your salvation, according to Your promise” (Psalm 119:41). • God’s promises are sure because they rest on His unchanging nature (Numbers 23:19; Isaiah 55:11). • Living by those promises means expecting God to act in line with His covenant—never late, never deficient (Psalm 138:2; 2 Peter 1:4). • Practical takeaway: identify a specific promise from Scripture that addresses your present need and pray it back to God (Psalm 91; John 10:28). summary Psalm 119:170 models confident, Scripture-anchored prayer. The believer draws near, certain of an open audience, and bases every request on God’s unfailing promises. This verse invites us to funnel every plea through the funnel of God’s Word, trusting Him to answer faithfully and powerfully. |
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