Psalms 119:51
The arrogant utterly scorn me, but I have not declined from your law.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.
In Context
50This is my comfort in trouble, that your word gives life to me.
52When I think of your judgments of old, O Lord, I find comfort.
Cross References
Psalms 119:21You rebuke the proud, the accursed, who wander from your commandments.
Psalms 119:69The proud have forged lies against me, but I keep your precepts with all my heart.
Psalms 123:3Be gracious, be gracious to us, Lord. Scorn enough, and more, have we borne
Luke 16:14All this was said within hearing of the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, and they began to sneer at Jesus.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:51
50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me. Here is David's experience of benefit by the word. 1. As a means of his sanctification: " Thy word has quickened me. It made me alive when I was dead in sin; it has many a time made me lively when I was dead in duty; it has quickened me to that which is good when I was backward and averse to it, and it has quickened me in that which is good when I was cold and indifferent." 2. Therefore as a means of his consolation when he was in affliction… Read the whole commentary →