Psalms 119:77
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse is a plea from a person to God, asking for God's mercy to come to them so they can live. The speaker finds joy in God's law.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're in a really tough situation, and you're asking your best friend to help you. That's what this verse is like. The person is asking God, who is like their best friend, to help them so they can keep going and be happy because they love God's rules.
歴史的背景
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, written by an anonymous author, possibly during the Babylonian exile. It's an acrostic poem, with each verse or section starting with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The speaker is an individual who deeply values God's law and is seeking God's mercy and guidance.
今日への適用
Imagine you're going through a tough time at work or school and feel like you can't keep going. This verse encourages you to seek help and guidance from God, knowing that His mercy will sustain you and give you the strength to keep going.