Psalms 119:166
I have waited for Thy salvation, O Jehovah, And Thy commands I have done.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.
In Context
165Abundant peace have those loving Thy law, And they have no stumbling-block.
167Kept hath my soul Thy testimonies, And I do love them exceedingly.
Cross References
Genesis 49:18For Thy salvation I have waited, Jehovah!
Psalms 24:3Who goeth up into the hill of Jehovah? And who riseth up in His holy place?
Psalms 119:81[Kaph.] Consumed for Thy salvation hath been my soul, For Thy word I have hoped.
Psalms 130:5I hoped [for] Jehovah — hoped hath my soul, And for His word I have waited.
John 7:17if any one may will to do His will, he shall know concerning the teaching, whether it is of God, or — I do speak from myself.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:166
165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. Here is an account of the happiness of good men, who are governed by a principle of love to the word of God, who make it their rule and are ruled by it. 2. They are easy, and have a holy serenity; none enjoy themselves more than they do: Great peace have those that love thy law, abundant satisfaction in doing their duty and pleasure in reflecting upon it. The work of righteousness is peace ( Isa. xxxii. 17 ), such peace as the world can… Read the whole commentary →