Psalms 119:92
If your law had not been my delight, my troubles would have put an end to me.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
In Context
91They are ruled this day by your decisions; for all things are your servants.
93I will ever keep your orders in mind; for in them I have life.
Cross References
Psalms 94:18If I say, My foot is slipping; your mercy, O Lord, is my support.
Psalms 119:24Your unchanging word is my delight, and the guide of my footsteps.
Psalms 119:77Let your gentle mercies come to me, so that I may have life; for your law is my delight.
Proverbs 6:22In your walking, it will be your guide; when you are sleeping, it will keep watch over you; when you are awake, it will have talk with you.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:90-92
12. LAMED. 89 For ever, O Lord , thy word is settled in heaven. 90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. 91 They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants. Here, 1. The psalmist acknowledges the unchangeableness of the word of God and of all his counsels: " For ever, O Lord! thy word is settled. Thou art for ever thyself (so some read it); thou art the same, and with thee there is no variableness, and this is a proof of it. Thy… Read the whole commentary →