Psalms 119:52
I have remembered thine ordinances of old, O LORD, and have comforted myself.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.
In Context
51The proud have had me greatly in derision, [yet] I have not swerved from thy law.
53Hot indignation has taken hold upon me because of the wicked who forsake thy law.
Cross References
Exodus 14:29But the sons of Israel walked upon dry land in the midst of the sea, and the waters were a wall to them on their right hand, and on their left.
Deuteronomy 1:35Surely there shall not one of these men of this evil generation see the good land, which I swore to give to your fathers,
Psalms 77:5I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.
Psalms 77:12I will meditate also upon all thy work, and muse on thy doings.
Psalms 105:5Remember his marvelous works that he has done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth,
2 Peter 2:4For if God did not spare heavenly agents who sinned, but delivered them up to chains of darkness, having been cast into hell being reserved for judgment,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:52
51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law. David here tells us, and it will be of use to us to know it, 1. That he had been jeered for his religion. Though he was a man of honour, a man of great prudence, and had done eminent services to his country, yet, because he was a devout conscientious man, the proud had him greatly in derision; they ridiculed him, bantered him, and did all they could to expose him to contempt; they laughed at him for his praying, and called it cant,… Read the whole commentary →