Psalms 119:52
I have remembered Thine ordinances which are of old, O LORD, and have comforted myself.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.
In Context
51The proud have had me greatly in derision; yet have I not turned aside from Thy law.
53Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me, because of the wicked that forsake Thy law.
Cross References
Exodus 14:29But the children of Israel walked upon dry land in the midst of the sea; and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.
Deuteronomy 1:35'Surely there shall not one of these men, even this evil generation, see the good land, which I swore to give unto your fathers,
Psalms 77:5(77-6) I have pondered the days of old, the years of ancient times.
Psalms 77:12(77-13) I will meditate also upon all Thy work, and muse on Thy doings.'
Psalms 105:5Remember His marvellous works that He hath done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:52
51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law. David here tells us, and it will be of use to us to know it, 1. That he had been jeered for his religion. Though he was a man of honour, a man of great prudence, and had done eminent services to his country, yet, because he was a devout conscientious man, the proud had him greatly in derision; they ridiculed him, bantered him, and did all they could to expose him to contempt; they laughed at him for his praying, and called it cant,… Read the whole commentary →