Psalms 119:166
LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.
King James Version
In Context
165Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
167My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
Cross References
Genesis 49:18I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.
Psalms 24:3Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
Psalms 119:81My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
Psalms 130:5I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
John 7:17If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:166
165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. Here is an account of the happiness of good men, who are governed by a principle of love to the word of God, who make it their rule and are ruled by it. 2. They are easy, and have a holy serenity; none enjoy themselves more than they do: Great peace have those that love thy law, abundant satisfaction in doing their duty and pleasure in reflecting upon it. The work of righteousness is peace ( Isa. xxxii. 17 ), such peace as the world can… Read the whole commentary →