Psalms 119:111
I claim your covenant decrees as my heritage forever, 1 for they are the joy of my heart. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
In Context
110The wicked have set a snare for me, 1 but I have not strayed from your instructions. 1
112My heart is set on obeying your statutes 1 forever to the very end. SAMEKH 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:4Moses commanded us a law, 1 an inheritance for the assembly of Jacob. 1
Psalms 19:8The instructions of Yahweh are right, making the heart glad; 1 the commandment of Yahweh is pure, bringing light to the eyes. 1
Psalms 119:14I rejoice in the way of your covenant decrees 1 more than in all riches. 1
Psalms 119:92If your law had not been my delight, 1 I would have perished in my affliction. 1
Psalms 119:162I rejoice at your word 1 like one who finds great plunder. 1
Isaiah 54:17No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; 1 and you will condemn everyone who accuses you. 1 This is the heritage of the servants of Yahweh, and their vindication from me—this is Yahweh's declaration.”
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:110-111
109 My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law. 110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts. Here is, 1. David in danger of losing his life. There is but a step between him and death, for the wicked have laid a snare for him; Saul did so many a time, because he hated him for his piety. Wherever he was he found some design or other laid against him to take away his life, for it was that they aimed at. What they could not effect by open force they hoped to compass… Read the whole commentary →