Psalms 119:78
Let insolent men, be ashamed, because, by means of falsehood, they have dealt with me perversely, I, will meditate in thy precepts.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
77Let thy compassions reach me, that I may live, for, thy law, is my dear delight.
79Let them who revere thee, turn unto me, even they who know thy testimonies.
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:17And he said unto David, More righteous, art thou than I, for, thou, hast requited me, good, but, I, have requited thee, evil.
Psalms 1:2But, in the law of Yahweh, is his delight,—and, in his law, doth he talk with himself day and night.
Psalms 25:3Yea let, none who wait for thee, be put to shame, Let them be put to shame who act covertly without cause!
Psalms 35:26Let them turn pale, and then at once blush, who are rejoicing at my misfortune,—Let them be clothed with shame and confusion, who are magnifying themselves against me.
Psalms 109:3And, with words of hatred, have they surrounded me, and have made war upon me without cause:
Psalms 119:21Thou hast rebuked the proud as accursed, who stray from thy commandments.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:77-78
76 Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant. 77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight. Here is, 1. An earnest petition to God for his favour. Those that own the justice of God in their afflictions (as David had done, v. 75 ) may, in faith, and with humble boldness, be earnest for the mercy of God, and the tokens and fruits of that mercy, in their affliction. He prays for God's merciful kindness ( v. 76 ), his tender… Read the whole commentary →