Psalms 119:158
I saw with hate those who were untrue to you; for they did not keep your saying.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
In Context
159See how great is my love for your orders: give me life, O Lord, in keeping with your mercy.
Cross References
Psalms 119:136Rivers of water are flowing from my eyes, because men do not keep your law.
Ezekiel 9:4The Lord said to him, Go through the town, through the middle of Jerusalem, and put a mark on the brows of the men who are sorrowing and crying for all the disgusting things which are done in it.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:158
157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies. Here is, 1. David surrounded with difficulties and dangers: Many are my persecutors and my enemies. When Saul the king was his persecutor and enemy no marvel that many more were so: multitudes will follow the pernicious ways of abused authority. David, being a public person, had many enemies, but withal he had many friends, who loved him and wished him well; let him set the one over-against the other. In this David was a type… Read the whole commentary →