Psalms 119:161
SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of Thy words.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
In Context
160The beginning of Thy word is truth; and all Thy righteous ordinance endureth for ever.
162I rejoice at Thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
Cross References
Genesis 39:9he is not greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?'
1 Samuel 21:15(21-16) Do I lack madmen, that ye have brought this fellow to play the madman in my presence? shall this fellow come into my house?'
1 Samuel 26:18And he said: 'Wherefore doth my lord pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in my hand?
Nehemiah 5:15But the former governors that were before me laid burdens upon the people, and took of them for bread and wine above forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants lorded over the people; but so did not I, because of the fear of God.
Psalms 4:4(4-5) Tremble, and sin not; commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah
Psalms 119:157Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; yet have I not turned aside from Thy testimonies.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:161
160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. David here comforts himself with the faithfulness of God's word, for the encouragement of himself and others to rely upon it. 1. It has always been found faithful hitherto, and never failed any that ventured upon it; It is true from the beginning. Ever since God began to reveal himself to the children of men all he said was true and to be trusted. The church, from its beginning, was built upon this rock. It has not… Read the whole commentary →