Psalms 119:87

87 They almost wiped me off the face of the earth. But I have not turned away from your rules.

Psalms 119:87 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:87

They had almost consumed me upon earth
Almost destroyed his good name, wasted his substance, took away his crown and kingdom, and even his life; it was within a little of it, his soul had almost dwelt in silence; they had almost cast him down to the ground, and left him there. But all this was only on earth; they could not reach any thing that belonged to him in heaven; not his name, which was written there in the Lamb's book of life; nor his riches and inheritance there, the never fading crown of glory laid up for him there; or that eternal life, which is hid with Christ in God for him;

but I forsook not thy precepts;
did not decline the service and worship of God, nor neglect his word and ordinances, though thus persecuted, and all these things came upon him for the sake of religion; see ( Psalms 44:17 ) .

Psalms 119:87 In-Context

85 Proud people do what is against your law. They dig pits for me to fall into.

86 All of your commands can be trusted. Help me, because people attack me without any reason.

87 They almost wiped me off the face of the earth. But I have not turned away from your rules.

88 Keep me alive, because you love me. Then I will obey the covenant laws you have given.

89 Lord, your word lasts forever. It stands firm in the heavens.