Psalms 119:158
I behold the traitors with loathing, for they do not observe your word.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
In Context
157My foes and tormentors are many, but I have not declined from your charges.
159Behold how I love your precepts: revive me, O Lord!, in your kindness.
Cross References
Psalms 119:136My eyes run down with rills of water, because your law is not kept.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:158
157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies. Here is, 1. David surrounded with difficulties and dangers: Many are my persecutors and my enemies. When Saul the king was his persecutor and enemy no marvel that many more were so: multitudes will follow the pernicious ways of abused authority. David, being a public person, had many enemies, but withal he had many friends, who loved him and wished him well; let him set the one over-against the other. In this David was a type… Read the whole commentary →