Psalms 119:161
[SHIN] Princes have pursued me without cause, || And my heart was afraid because of Your words.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
In Context
160The sum of Your word [is] truth, || And every judgment of Your righteousness [is] for all time!
162I rejoice concerning Your saying, || As one finding abundant spoil.
Cross References
Genesis 39:9none is greater in this house than I, and he has not withheld from me anything, except you, because you [are] his wife; and how will I do this great evil? Then I have sinned against God.”
1 Samuel 21:15Am I lacking madmen, that you have brought in this one to act as a madman before me? Does this one come into my house?”
1 Samuel 26:18And he says, “Why [is] this—my lord is pursuing after his servant? For what have I done, and what evil [is] in my hand?
Nehemiah 5:15the former governors who [are] before me have made themselves heavy on the people, and take of them in bread and wine, besides forty shekels in silver; also, their servants have ruled over the people—and I have not done so, because of the fear of God.
Psalms 4:4“Tremble, and do not sin”; Say [thus] in your heart on your bed, || And be silent. Selah.
Psalms 119:157My pursuers and adversaries are many, || I have not turned aside from Your 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 →