Psalms 119:161
The Scripture
(161) SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
This chapter is a long meditation in which the psalmist repeatedly declares his love for God's law and his desire to keep it. He describes how he has hidden God's word in his heart and follows it even when he does not understand. The passage emphasizes the joy of obedience and the comfort found in trusting God's guidance.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 119:23Psalms 119:157I Samuel 21:15I Samuel 24:9I Samuel 24:10I Samuel 24:11I Samuel 24:12I Samuel 24:13I Samuel 24:14I Samuel 24:15I Samuel 26:18John 15:25
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