Psalm 119 (157 of 190 notes)

145–152. This section is given up to memories of prayer. The psalmist describes the time and the manner of his devotions, and pleads with God for deliverance from his troubles. He who has been with God in the closet will find God with him in the furnace. If we have cried we shall be answered. Delayed answers may drive us to importunity; but we need not fear the ultimate result, since God’s promises are not uncertain, but are “founded for ever.” The whole passage shows us how he prayed (verse 145); what he prayed for (verse 146); when he prayed (verse 147); how long he prayed (verse 148); what he pleaded (verse 149); what happened (verse 150); how he was rescued (verse 151); what was his witness as to the whole matter (verse 152).