Psalms 119:99
I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thine ordinances are my meditation.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
In Context
98Thou hast made me wiser than my enemies by thy precepts; For they are ever before me.
100I have more wisdom than the ancients, Because I keep thy precepts.
Cross References
Psalms 119:24Thine ordinances are my delight; Yea, they are my counsellors.
Jeremiah 8:8How is it that ye say, “We are wise, We possess the law of Jehovah”? Behold, the false pen of the scribes Hath turned it into falsehood.
Matthew 13:11He answered and said, Because to you it hath been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven; but to them it hath not been given.
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 →