Psalms 119:111
I have taken thy testimonies as a heritage to eternity; for they are the joy of my heart.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
In Context
110The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet have I not erred from thy precepts.
112I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes always, in all their ways.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:4“The law which Moses commanded us, is the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob.”
Psalms 19:8(19:9) The precepts of the Lord are upright, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes.
Psalms 119:14On the way of thy testimonies have I been glad, as over all wealth.
Psalms 119:92Unless thy law had been my delights, I should long since have been lost in my affliction.
Psalms 119:162I am rejoiced over thy promise, as one that findeth great spoil.
Isaiah 54:17No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that will rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their due reward from me, saith the Lord.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:110-111
109 My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law. 110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts. Here is, 1. David in danger of losing his life. There is but a step between him and death, for the wicked have laid a snare for him; Saul did so many a time, because he hated him for his piety. Wherever he was he found some design or other laid against him to take away his life, for it was that they aimed at. What they could not effect by open force they hoped to compass… Read the whole commentary →