Psalms 119:21
Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, that do err from Thy commandments.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
In Context
20My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto Thine ordinances at all times.
22Take away from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept Thy testimonies.
Cross References
Exodus 10:3And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him: 'Thus saith the LORD, the God of the Hebrews: How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before Me? let My people go, that they may serve Me.
Deuteronomy 27:15Cursed be the man that maketh a graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and setteth it up in secret. And all the people shall answer and say: Amen.
Deuteronomy 28:15But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all His commandments and His statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee.
Nehemiah 9:16But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their neck, and hearkened not to Thy commandments,
Job 40:11Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath; and look upon every one that is proud, and abase him.
Psalms 119:78Let the proud be put to shame, for they have distorted my cause with falsehood; but I will meditate in Thy precepts.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:21
20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times. David had prayed that God would open his eyes ( v. 18 ) and open the law ( v. 19 ); now here he pleads the earnestness of his desire for knowledge and grace, for it is the fervent prayer that avails much. 1. His desire was importunate: My soul breaketh for the longing it hath to thy judgments, or (as some read it) " It is taken up, and wholly employed, in longing for thy judgments; the whole stream of its desires runs in this… Read the whole commentary →