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Psalms 119:161
161Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word.
Psalms 119:161 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
- New International Version (NIV)Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Princes persecute me without a cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your word.
Context of Psalms 119:161
159See how I love your commandments, Lord. Give back my life because of your unfailing love. 160The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. 162I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. 163I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions.
Read all of Psalms 119Psalms 119:161 word by word
שָׂ֭רִים רְדָפ֣וּנִי חִנָּ֑ם וּ֝מִדְּבָרְךָ֗ פָּחַ֥ד לִבִּֽי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 119:161
- Psalms 119:23Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees.
- 1 Samuel 24:9Then he shouted to Saul, “Why do you listen to the people who say I am trying to harm you?
- 1 Samuel 26:18Why are you chasing me? What have I done? What is my crime?
- John 15:25This fulfills what is written in their Scriptures: ‘They hated me without cause.’
- Psalms 4:4Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude
- Genesis 39:9No one here has more authority than I do. He has held back nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How could I do such a wicked thing? It would be a great sin against God.”
- Genesis 42:18On the third day Joseph said to them, “I am a God-fearing man. If you do as I say, you will live.
- 2 Kings 22:19You were sorry and humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard what I said against this city and its people—that this land would be cursed and become desolate. You tore your clothing in despair and wept before me in repentance. And I have indeed heard you, says the Lord.
- Nehemiah 5:15The former governors, in contrast, had laid heavy burdens on the people, demanding a daily ration of food and wine, besides forty pieces of silver. Even their assistants took advantage of the people. But because I feared God, I did not act that way.
- Job 31:23That would be better than facing God’s judgment. For if the majesty of God opposes me, what hope is there?
- Isaiah 66:2My hands have made both heaven and earth; they and everything in them are mine. I, the Lord, have spoken! “I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts, who tremble at my word.
- Jeremiah 36:23Each time Jehudi finished reading three or four columns, the king took a knife and cut off that section of the scroll. He then threw it into the fire, section by section, until the whole scroll was burned up.
Commentaries on Psalms 119:161
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 161Princes have persecuted me without a cause - This commences a new division of the psalm, indicated by the Hebrew letter Schin (שׂ ś and שׁ sh ) - corresponding to our “s,” or “sh.” On the meaning of the expression here, see Psalm 119:23, note; Psalm 119:76, note. But my heart standeth in awe of thy word - I still reverence thy word. I am not deterred from keeping thy law by any threats or intimidations. This is in accordance with the uniform statements…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 161-168Verses 161-168 Those whose hearts stand in awe of God's word, will rather endure the wrath of man, than break the law of God. By the word of God we are unspeakable gainers. Every man hates to have a lie told him, but we should more hate telling a lie; by the latter we give an affront to God. The more we see the beauty of truth, the more we shall see the hateful deformity of a lie. We are to praise God even for afflictions; through grace we get good from…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 161-164my heart fears … I rejoice: Fear, trembling, and joy show the psalmist’s devotion to God. God’s word is a treasure (great spoil). In the Old Testament, the number seven represents wholeness.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 161-165161-165. (Compare Psa 119:46, 86). awe--reverential, not slavish fear, which could not coexist with love (Psa 119:163; 1Jo 4:8). Instead of fearing his persecutors, he fears God's Word alone (Lu 12:4, 5). The Jews inscribe in the first page of the great Bible (Ge 28:17), "How dreadful is this place! This is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!"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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