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v.169 -170 The psalmist prays (his cry and plea) that his petition might come before God. His supplication is for understanding (of the word) and deliverance from his troubles.
v.171-172 His lips pour out praise for God, grateful that God has taught him his statutes. His tongue sings of God’s word since all his commandments are right.
v.173-174 David chose God’s precepts and made the word his delight. He longed for God’s salvation and helping hand in time of need.
v.175 David prays that he might live to praise God and that the word might help him in this endeavor.
v.176 David confesses that he, like a lost sheep, has gone astray. But he confidently asks God to seek him for he has not (wickedly) forgotten his commandments.
The psalmist concludes the psalm with the confession that he has gone astray. All God’s people will go astray, but he can confidently pray to the Lord “seek your servant.” The finale is “I do not forget your commandments.” This is then our task, having read this psalm, to remember God’s word and keep his commandments.