Psalms 119:161
Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart fears only Your word.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
In Context
160The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.
162I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.
Cross References
Genesis 39:9No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?”
1 Samuel 21:15Am I in need of madmen, that you have brought this man to rave in my presence? Must this man come into my house?”
1 Samuel 26:18And he continued, “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What evil is in my hand?
Nehemiah 5:15The governors before me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them bread and wine plus forty shekels of silver. Their servants also oppressed the people. But I did not do this, because of my fear of God.
Psalms 4:4Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
Psalms 119:157Though my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned 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 →