Psalm 119:49-64

For a psalm that focuses on the reverence and power of God's word it is not a surprise that this stanza ends with a plea to be taught God's statutes. What caught my attention is the phrase that preceeds it; "The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love." I just don't see the connection. Maybe it is because of the wonder displayed in the things God created. Perhaps the psalmist looked upon the earth and noticing the goodness that is visible he also understood that only a good God could create such a good creation.
It took me less than 2 minutes to read through this portion of the 119th psalm.
Stuart