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Psalm 119:100 KJV
Psalms · chapter 119 · verse 100
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.Psalm 119:100 · King James Version
Psalm 119:100 in context
98Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
100I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
101I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
102I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- understandbîynto separate mentallyH995 →
- ancientszâqênoldH2205 →
- keepnâtsarto guard, in a good sense or a bad oneH5341 →
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We have here an account of David's learning, not that of the Egyptians, but of the Israelites indeed. I. The good method by which he got it. In his youth he minded business in the country as a shepherd; from his youth he minded business in the court and camp.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 98-100