Psalms 119:61
The cords of evil-doers are round me; but I have kept in mind your law.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.
In Context
60I was quick to do your orders, and let no time be wasted.
62In the middle of the night I will get up to give you praise, because of all your right decisions.
Cross References
1 Samuel 26:9And David said to Abishai Do not put him to death; for who, without sin, may put out his hand against the man on whom the Lord has put the holy oil?
Job 1:17And this one was still talking when another came, and said, The Chaldaeans made themselves into three bands, and came down on the camels and took them away, putting the young men to the sword, and I was the only one who got away safe to give you the news.
Psalms 119:16I will have delight in your rules; I will not let your word go out of my mind.
Psalms 119:176I have gone out of the way like a wandering sheep; make search for your servant; for I keep your teachings ever in mind.
Proverbs 24:29Say not, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will give the man the reward of his work.
Romans 12:17Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:60-61
59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. 60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. David had said he would keep God's word ( v. 57 ), and it was well said; now here he tells us how and in what method he pursued that resolution. 1. He thought on his ways. He thought beforehand what he should do, pondering the path of his feet ( Prov. iv. 26 ), that he might walk surely, and not at all adventures. He thought after what he had done, reflected upon his life past, and… Read the whole commentary →