Psalms 119:111
I have made thine ordinances my possession for ever; For they are the joy of my heart.
Noyes Bible
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 lay snares for me, Yet do I not go astray from thy precepts.
112I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes, Always,—even to the end.
Cross References
Psalms 19:8The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandments of the LORD are pure, enlightening the eyes;
Psalms 119:14In the way of thine ordinances I rejoice As much as in all riches.
Psalms 119:92Had not thy law been my delight, I should have perished in my affliction.
Psalms 119:162I rejoice in thy word, As one that hath found great spoil.
Isaiah 54:17Whatever weapon is formed against thee, it shall not prosper; And against every tongue that contendeth with thee, thou shalt obtain thy cause. This is the inheritance of the servants of Jehovah, And the blessing which they receive from me, saith Jehovah.
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 →