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Psalms 119:100

Psalms 119:100
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Through thy precepts I get understanding,.... Of the will of God; of his worship, the nature and manner of it; of his ordinances, their use and importance; and of his doctrines, and the excellency of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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. They…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 119:98-100

We have here an account of David's learning, not that of the Egyptians, but of the Israelites indeed.

I. The good method by which he got it. In his youth he minded business in the country as a…