Psalms 119:100
I have insight more than the aged, because I observe your precepts.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
In Context
99I am prudent above all my teachers, for your charges are my meditation.
101I refrain my foot from all wicked ways, that I may keep your word.
Cross References
Psalms 119:34instruct me to keep your law, and I will observe it with all my heart.
Matthew 7:24“Everyone, therefore, who listens to this teaching of mine and acts on it may be compared to a prudent person, who built their house on the 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 →