Psalms 119:100
I have more wisdom than the ancients, Because I keep thy precepts.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
In Context
99I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thine ordinances are my meditation.
101I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I might keep thy word.
Cross References
Job 15:9What dost thou know, that we know not also? What dost thou understand, that is a secret to us?
Job 32:4Now Elihu had delayed to reply to Job, because they were older than himself.
Job 32:9Great men are not always wise, Nor do the aged always understand what is right.
Psalms 119:34Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law; That I may observe it with my whole heart!
Matthew 7:24Every one then that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened to a wise man, who built his house upon a rock;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:99-101
98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. 100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. We have here an account of David's learning, not that of the Egyptians, but of the Israelites indeed. I. The good method by which he got it. In his youth he minded business in the country as a shepherd; from his youth he minded business in the court and camp.… Read the whole commentary →