In Psalm 119, the Psalmist continues his theme of focusing on God’s word as part of daily life in v41-80. The Psalmist spoke to kings of God’s word, and wasn’t ashamed, instead finding delight, hope and love in God’s testimonies and commandments.
The Psalmist also writes “Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life“. His hope is based solely on God’s word.
When ensnared by the cords of his enemy, the Psalmist does not forget God’s law, instead rising at midnight to praise God. “The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts“. In the face of trial, the Psalmist is comforted by God’s love and promises. Rather than blaming God, he says “I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me“.
The Psalmist is a great example for us of a person who had a genuine, living faith, tested by trial yet remaining true to his God.