Psalms 119:161
[SHIN.] Rulers, have persecuted me, without cause, But, of thy word, hath my heart stood in awe.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
In Context
160The sum of thy word, is truth, and, age-abiding, is every one of thy righteous regulations.
162Joyful am I over thy word, Like the finder of spoil in abundance.
Cross References
Genesis 39:9There is no one greater in this house than I, neither hath he withheld from me anything, save only thyself in that thou, art his wife,—how, then could I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
1 Samuel 21:15Lacking of madmen, am I that ye should bring in this one to play his mad pranks, unto me? Shall, this, one enter my household?
1 Samuel 26:18And he said, Wherefore is it, that my lord is in pursuit of his servant? For what have I done? or what is in my hand that is wrong?
Nehemiah 5:15whereas, the former pashas, who were before me, suffered themselves to be a burden upon the people, and took from them in bread and wine, besides forty shekels of silver, even, their young men, bare rule over the people,—but, I, did not so, because of the fear of God.
Psalms 4:4Be deeply moved, but do not sin,—Ponder in your own heart upon your bed, and be silent. [Selah.]
Psalms 119:157Many, are my persecutors and mine adversaries, From thy testimonies, have I not swerved.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:161
160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. David here comforts himself with the faithfulness of God's word, for the encouragement of himself and others to rely upon it. 1. It has always been found faithful hitherto, and never failed any that ventured upon it; It is true from the beginning. Ever since God began to reveal himself to the children of men all he said was true and to be trusted. The church, from its beginning, was built upon this rock. It has not… Read the whole commentary →