What does Psalm 119:28 mean?

Psalm 119:28 highlights themes such as strength, heaviness, word when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 119:28 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

26I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.

27Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

28My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

29Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.

30I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.

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Isaiah 40:29
Both verses speak of God providing strength to the weary.
2 Corinthians 12:9
This verse reflects the theme of God's strength being made perfect in weakness.
Psalm 34:18
Both verses highlight God's nearness to the brokenhearted.