Psalms 119:100
Beyond the elders, will I show understanding, for, thy precepts, have I observed.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
In Context
99Beyond all my teachers, have I shown discretion, for, thy testimonies, are my meditation.
101From every way of wickedness, have I withheld my feet, that I might keep thy word.
Cross References
1 Kings 12:6Then King Rehoboam consulted the elders who used to stand before Solomon his father, while he yet lived, saying,—How do, ye, advise, that I answer this people?
Job 15:9What knowest thou, that we know not? [What] understandest thou, and the same, is not with us?
Job 32:4But, Elihu, had waited for Job with words, because the others were older than he.
Job 32:9Great men, may not be wise, nor, elders, understand justice.
Psalms 119:34Give me understanding, that I may observe thy law, that I may keep it with a whole heart.
Matthew 7:24Every one, therefore, who heareth [these] my words, and doeth them, shall be likened to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock;
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 →