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Psalm 119:98-99 KJV
Psalms · chapter 119 · verses 98–99
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.Psalm 119:98-99 · King James Version
Psalm 119:98-99 in context
96I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
97O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
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.
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Key words (Strong's)
- understandingsâkalto be circumspect and hence, intelligentH7919 →
- commandmentsmitsvâha command, whether human or divineH4687 →
- testimoniesʻêdûwthtestimonyH5715 →
- teacherslâmadproperly, to goadH3925 →
- enemiesʼôyêbhatingH341 →
- wiserchâkamto be wiseH2449 →
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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