Psalms 119:161
[Shin.] Princes have pursued me without cause, And because of Thy words was my heart afraid.
Young's Literal Translation
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 to the age [is] every judgment of Thy righteousness!
162I do rejoice concerning Thy saying, As one finding abundant spoil.
Cross References
Genesis 39:9none is greater in this house than I, and he hath not withheld from me anything, except thee, because thou [art] his wife; and how shall I do this great evil? — then have I sinned against God.'
1 Samuel 21:15A lack of madmen [have] I, that ye have brought in this one to act as a madman by me! doth this one come in unto my house?'
1 Samuel 26:18and he saith, 'Why [is] this — my lord is pursuing after his servant? for what have I done, and what [is] in my hand evil?
Nehemiah 5:15the former governors who [are] before me have made themselves heavy on the people, and take of them in bread and wine, besides in silver forty shekels; also, their servants have ruled over the people — and I have not done so, because of the fear of God.
Psalms 4:4'Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. Selah.
Psalms 119:157Many [are] my pursuers, and adversaries, From Thy testimonies I have not turned aside.
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 →