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Psalms 119:69

Psalms 119:69
The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. The word of God, the doctrines contained in it; which, coming out of the mouth of God, and spoken by him, carries in it weight…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The proud - The psalmist had before referred to the “proud” as those from whom he had suffered injury, or as having been exposed to their derision. See the notes at Psa 119:51. He here reverts to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 119:69-70

David here tells us how he was affected as to the proud and wicked people that were about him. 1. He did not fear their malice, nor was he by it deterred from his duty: They have forged a lie against…