When Trouble and Anguish Overwhelm Me: Psalm 119:137-144
When Trouble and Anguish Overwhelm Me Psalm 119:137-144 Though he does not yet see the outcome of his present troubles, the psalmist knows his God to be "righteous," his word to be "righteous" and "faithful," and his promises to have been tested repeatedly in redemptive history. He knows in whom he has put his trust; therefore, he does not challenge the Lord's integrity but prays humbly that he may "understand" so that he may be revived in his inner being. VanGemeren In this section of Psalm 119, the psalmist emphasizes five times the righteousness of God and His testimonies. He declares that God is righteous (119:137), and that His righteousness is an everlasting righteousness (119:142). He declares God’s testimonies to be appointed in righteousness (119:138), and they too are righteous forever (119:144). The psalmist finds himself in a place where trouble and anguish have overtaken him (119:143 NKJV). Perhaps in his anguish he has been temp...