Psalms 119:100
Psalms 119:100 in Multiple Translations
I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.
I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.
I even understand more than the elders because I follow your directions.
I vnderstoode more then the ancient, because I kept thy precepts.
Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept.
I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
I understand more than many old people do, because I obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:100
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Psalms 119:100 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ/זְּקֵנִ֥ים
אֶתְבּוֹנָ֑ן
כִּ֖י
פִקּוּדֶ֣י/ךָ
נָצָֽרְתִּי
מִ/זְּקֵנִ֥ים
zâqên
H2205
old
Prep | Adj
אֶתְבּוֹנָ֑ן
bîyn
H995
to understand
V-r-Imperf-1cs
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
פִקּוּדֶ֣י/ךָ
piqqûwd
H6490
precept
N-mp | Suff
נָצָֽרְתִּי
nâtsar
H5341
to watch
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:100
מִ/זְּקֵנִ֥ים
zâqên
H2205
"old"
Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word means old or elderly, as in the case of the elderly men who appeared to Abraham in Genesis 18:11. It can also refer to those in positions of authority, like the elders who helped Moses in Exodus 24:1. The term is used to describe respect and leadership.
Definition: : old 1) old 1a) old (of humans) 1b) elder (of those having authority) Also means: za.qen (זָקֵן ": elder" H2205)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: aged, ancient (man), elder(-est), old (man, men and...women), senator. See also: Genesis 18:11; 1 Samuel 28:14; Psalms 105:22.
אֶתְבּוֹנָ֑ן
bîyn
H995
"to understand"
V-r-Imperf-1cs
To understand or discern, this verb means to separate mentally and know something with your mind, as seen in Proverbs where it talks about gaining insight.
Definition: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard
Usage: Occurs in 162 OT verses. KJV: attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man). See also: Genesis 41:33; Psalms 139:2; Psalms 5:2.
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
פִקּוּדֶ֣י/ךָ
piqqûwd
H6490
"precept"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a precept or commandment from God, like a law or statute. It appears in the Bible as a mandate or instruction, and is translated in the KJV as commandment, precept, or statute, emphasizing its importance as a divine instruction.
Definition: precept, statute
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: commandment, precept, statute. See also: Psalms 19:9; Psalms 119:87; Psalms 103:18.
נָצָֽרְתִּי
nâtsar
H5341
"to watch"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This word means to watch or guard something, like the Israelites watching over the Passover in Exodus 12:42 or God watching over his people in Psalm 121:4.
Definition: 1) to guard, watch, watch over, keep 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to watch, guard, keep 1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers 1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity 1a4) to guard, keep secret 1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded 1a6) watchman (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe, preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man). See also: Exodus 34:7; Proverbs 2:8; Psalms 12:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:100
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- Psalms 119:100 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:100
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:100
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:100
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:100
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:100
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:100
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:100
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:100
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:100
- Sermons on Psalms 119:100
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.
99I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.
100I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.
101I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word. 102I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 111:10 | The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! |
| 2 | James 3:13 | Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. |
| 3 | Job 28:28 | And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’” |
| 4 | Job 12:12 | Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 8:8–9 | How can you say, ‘We are wise, and the Law of the LORD is with us,’ when in fact the lying pen of the scribes has produced a deception? The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what wisdom do they really have? |
| 6 | Job 15:9–10 | What do you know that we do not? What do you understand that is not clear to us? Both the gray-haired and the aged are on our side— men much older than your father. |
| 7 | Matthew 7:24 | Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. |
| 8 | 1 Kings 12:6–15 | Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. He asked them, “What message do you advise that we send back to these people who have spoken to me, saying, ‘Lighten the yoke your father put on us’?” The young men who had grown up with him replied, “This is how you should answer these people who said to you, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you should make it lighter.’ This is what you should tell them: ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist! Whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.’” After three days, Jeroboam and all the people returned to Rehoboam, since the king had said, “Come back to me on the third day.” And the king answered the people harshly. He rejected the advice of the elders and spoke to them as the young men had advised, saying, “Whereas my father made your yoke heavy, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.” So the king did not listen to the people, and indeed this turn of events was from the LORD, to fulfill the word He had spoken to Jeroboam son of Nebat through Ahijah the Shilonite. |
| 9 | Job 32:4 | Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he. |
| 10 | Job 32:7–10 | I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom. But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding. It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice. Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’ |
Psalms 119:100 Summary
[This verse means that when we obey God's commands, we can gain a deeper understanding of His ways, even more than people who have been around for a long time, as seen in Psalms 119:100. By following God's precepts, we can develop discernment and wisdom, as described in Proverbs 1:7. This is not about being proud or thinking we know it all, but about trusting that God's ways are best, as taught in Psalms 119:98. When we obey God's commands, we can avoid evil paths and stay on the right track, as the psalmist experienced in Psalms 119:101, and as Jesus taught in John 14:15.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to discern more than the elders?
In Psalms 119:100, the psalmist is saying that because they obey God's precepts, they have gained a deeper understanding of God's ways, even surpassing that of the elders, as seen in Proverbs 1:7 where fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
Is the psalmist being arrogant or prideful in this statement?
No, the psalmist is not being arrogant, but rather, they are giving credit to God's obedience in their life, as seen in Psalms 119:98, where God's commandments make them wiser than their enemies.
What is the significance of obeying God's precepts in this verse?
Obeying God's precepts is significant because it allows the psalmist to gain discernment and understanding, as seen in Psalms 119:101, where they have kept their feet from every evil path by keeping God's word, similar to what is taught in Deuteronomy 8:6.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by making a conscious effort to obey God's precepts, as seen in John 14:15, and trusting that He will give us discernment and understanding, as the psalmist experienced in Psalms 119:100.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate obedience to God's precepts in my daily life, just like the psalmist in Psalms 119:100?
- How has obeying God's commandments given me wisdom or discernment in the past, as described in Psalms 119:98?
- In what areas of my life do I need to seek God's guidance and discernment, and how can I apply the principle of Psalms 119:100 to those areas?
- What are some evil paths that I need to avoid, and how can I use God's word to guide me, as the psalmist did in Psalms 119:101?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:100
I understand more than the ancients,.... Than those that had lived in ages before him; having clearer light given him, and larger discoveries made unto him, concerning the Messiah, his person and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:100
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. Obedience is the key to the true knowledge of God and the highest things (John 7:17).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:100
Ver. 100. By which reason he intimates that the practice of religion is the best way to understand it, and that men’ s vicious hearts and lives are the greatest hinderances of all true and solid knowledge of it.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:100
Psalms 119:100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.Ver. 100. I understand more than the ancients] Whom yet age, use, and experience have taught much; but by the practical study of the word I outgo them all; with reference to those hoary heads, the seniors of the Synedrion, be it spoken, Non prolixa facit sapientem barba.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:100
(100) Ancients.—Or, more probably, as the LXX. and Vulg., and the old versions generally took it, old men.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:100
Verse 100. I understand more than the ancients] God had revealed to him more of that hidden wisdom which was in his law than he had done to any of his predecessors. And this was most literally true of David, who spoke more fully about Christ than any who had gone before him; or, indeed, followed after him. His compositions are, I had almost said, a sublime Gospel.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:100
100. I have more discernment than the aged] It is not official ‘elders’ who are meant, but those whose long life has given them opportunity to learn by experience.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:100
I understand more than the ancients - Hebrew, The old men. It does not refer, as the word “ancients” does with us, to the people of former times, but to aged men. They have treasured up wisdom.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:100
î, Mem.97-104. Thy law… is my meditation—A view is now given of the practical wisdom given by the word. A childlike mind, illuminated by the pure truth, sees of itself an error.
Sermons on Psalms 119:100
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Understanding the Bible by Anton Bosch | Anton Bosch emphasizes the importance of discerning truth from error in interpreting the Bible. He highlights the need to seek wisdom from God, be in a right relationship with the |
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Continue in Sin by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of addressing hidden sins and lust in the hearts and minds of believers. He explains that God considers these hidden sins to |
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The Right Use of the Law by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experience of being challenged by professors in college who tried to brainwash him against the Bible. Despite their efforts, he deci |
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Five Rules for Christian Living - Part 2 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a holy fear and reverence for God. He explains that this kind of fear cannot be induced by external factors like fa |
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The Fear of God - Part 2 by Jerry Bridges | In this sermon, the preacher begins by telling a parable about a young man in basic training who is in awe of his commanding general. The preacher then explains that he is laying t |
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Leonard Ravenhill 85yrs Old Rebukes Pastors!! by Compilations | This sermon emphasizes the seriousness of reverence for God and the importance of being attentive and respectful in His presence. It calls for a deep reflection on one's attitude t |
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(Revival) Revival Sets Things Right - Part 1 by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the experience of revival and the overwhelming joy and love for Jesus that comes with it. He emphasizes that God's blessing is on the preachi |