Psalms 119:99
I am prudent above all my teachers, for your charges are my meditation.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
In Context
98Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies: for it is mine forever.
100I have insight more than the aged, because I observe your precepts.
Cross References
Psalms 119:24Your charges are my delight, they are my counsellors.
Matthew 13:11“To you,” answered Jesus, “the knowledge of the hidden truths of the kingdom of heaven has been imparted, but not to those.
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 →