Psalms 119:99
Beyond all my teachers, have I shown discretion, for, thy testimonies, are my meditation.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
In Context
98Beyond mine enemies, will thy commandment make me wise, for, age-abidingly, shall it be mine.
100Beyond the elders, will I show understanding, for, thy precepts, have I observed.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:6Therefore shall ye observe, and do [them], for that, will be your wisdom, and discernment, in the eyes of the peoples,—who will hear all these statutes, and will say—Nevertheless, a people wise and discerning, is this great nation.
1 Chronicles 15:11Then called David, for Zadok and for Abiathar, the priests,—and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah and Joel, Shemaiah and Eliel, and Amminadab;
2 Chronicles 30:22And Hezekiah spake unto the heart of all the Levites who were giving good instruction respecting Yahweh,—and they did eat the appointed feast seven days, sacrificing the peace-offerings, and offering praise unto Yahweh, God of their fathers.
Psalms 119:24Yea, thy testimonies, are my dear delight, My counsellors.
Jeremiah 8:8How can ye say, Wise, are, we, And the law of Yahweh, is with us? But indeed lo! falsely, hath dealt the false pen of the scribes!
Matthew 13:11And, he, answering, said, Because, unto you, hath it been given, to get to know the sacred secrets of the kingdom of the heavens,—whereas, unto them, hath it not been given.
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 →