Psalms 119:161
Princes have harassed me wantonly: but my heart stands in awe of your word.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
In Context
160The sum of your word is truth, all your laws are just and eternal.
162Over your word I rejoice as one who finds great spoil.
Cross References
Genesis 39:9No one has greater authority in this house than I, and he has kept back nothing from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wrong and sin against God?”
Psalms 4:4Sin not in your anger: but speak in your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah
Psalms 119:157My foes and tormentors are many, but I have not declined from your charges.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:161
160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. David here comforts himself with the faithfulness of God's word, for the encouragement of himself and others to rely upon it. 1. It has always been found faithful hitherto, and never failed any that ventured upon it; It is true from the beginning. Ever since God began to reveal himself to the children of men all he said was true and to be trusted. The church, from its beginning, was built upon this rock. It has not… Read the whole commentary →