Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 119:111
111I have your decrees as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart.
Psalms 119:111 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
- New International Version (NIV)Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Context of Psalms 119:111
109My life is constantly in danger, yet I do not forget your instruction. 110The wicked have set a trap for me, but I have not wandered from your precepts. I have your decrees as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart. 112I am resolved to obey your statutes to the very end. 113I hate those who are double-minded, but I love your instruction.
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נָחַ֣לְתִּי עֵדְוֹתֶ֣יךָ לְעוֹלָ֑ם כִּֽי־שְׂשׂ֖וֹן לִבִּ֣י הֵֽמָּה׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 119:111
- Psalms 119:14I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees as much as in all riches.
- Psalms 16:5Lord, you are my portion and my cup of blessing; you hold my future.
- Deuteronomy 33:4Moses gave us instruction, a possession for the assembly of Jacob.
- Isaiah 54:17No weapon formed against you will succeed, and you will refute any accusation raised against you in court. This is the heritage of the Lord’s servants, and their vindication is from me.” This is the Lord’s declaration.
- Acts 26:18to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
- Colossians 1:12giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the saints’ inheritance in the light.
- Hebrews 9:15Therefore, he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called might receive the promise of the eternal inheritance, because a death has taken place for redemption from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.
- 1 Peter 1:4and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.
- Psalms 119:74Those who fear you will see me and rejoice, for I put my hope in your word.
- Psalms 19:8The precepts of the Lord are right, making the heart glad; the command of the Lord is radiant, making the eyes light up.
- Jeremiah 15:16Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became a delight to me and the joy of my heart, for I bear your name, Lord God of Armies.
- 1 Peter 1:8Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy,
Commentaries on Psalms 119:111
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 111As a heritage - In Psalm 119:57; he says, God is my portion, חלקי chelki . In this he says, Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage, נחל nachal . To these he was heir; he had inherited them from his fathers, and he was determined to leave them to his family for ever. If a man can leave nothing to his child but a Bible, in that he bequeaths him the greatest treasure in the universe.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 111Thy testimonies - Thy law; thy revealed will; the revelation which thou hast given considered as thy solemn “testimony” as to what is true and right. Have I taken as an heritage for ever - As my inheritance; as my property; as that which I consider to be of real and permanent value. The Hebrew word used here - נחל nachal - means to receive as a possession; to acquire; to possess as wealth; and then, to inherit. It is usually applied to the possession of…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 105-112Verses 105-112 The word of God directs us in our work and way, and a dark place indeed the world would be without it. The commandment is a lamp kept burning with the oil of the Spirit, as a light to direct us in the choice of our way, and the steps we take in that way. The keeping of God's commands here meant, was that of a sinner under a dispensation of mercy, of a believer having part in the covenant of grace. The psalmist is often afflicted; but with…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 108-112freewill offerings of my mouth: This Hebrew expression is unique in the Old Testament (compare Psalm 50:23). The psalmist is vulnerable to his opponents because of his commitment to a wise life.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 111-112111-112. These he joyfully takes as his perpetual heritage, to perform the duties and receive the comforts they teach, evermore. SAMECH. (Psa 119:113-120).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 119
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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