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Verse 119

Psalms 119:100

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.

American Standard Version (1901)

I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.

Bible in Basic English

I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.

Free Bible Version

I even understand more than the elders because I follow your directions.

Geneva Bible 1599

I vnderstoode more then the ancient, because I kept thy precepts.

King James (Authorized) Version

I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

One Unity Resource Bible

I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

Translation for Translators

I understand more than many old people do, because I obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I understand more than those older than I am; this is because I have kept your instructions.

Noah Webster Bible

I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

World English Bible

I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

Young's Literal Translation

Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept.

Context

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

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.

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Understanding the Bible

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Summary

In this verse, the psalmist expresses the depth of his understanding, indicating that he has gained more insight than the elders through his meditation on God's word. It highlights the transformative power of immersing oneself in the Scriptures, leading to wisdom and discernment beyond one's years. The psalmist's reverence for God's teachings is evident, showing that true understanding comes from a heart devoted to seeking and obeying God's commands. This verse encourages believers to prioritize studying and reflecting on God's word to gain spiritual insight and maturity.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

more than the ancients--Antiquity is no help against stupidity, where it does not accord with God's word [LUTHER] (Job 32:7-9). The Bible is the key of all knowledge, the history of the world, past, present, and to come (Psa 111:10). He who does the will of God shall know of the doctrine (Joh 7:17).

Psalms 119:100

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

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.

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Berean Standard Bible

I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.

American Standard Version (1901)

I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.

Bible in Basic English

I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.

Free Bible Version

I even understand more than the elders because I follow your directions.

Geneva Bible 1599

I vnderstoode more then the ancient, because I kept thy precepts.

King James (Authorized) Version

I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

One Unity Resource Bible

I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

Translation for Translators

I understand more than many old people do, because I obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I understand more than those older than I am; this is because I have kept your instructions.

Noah Webster Bible

I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

World English Bible

I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

Young's Literal Translation

Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept.