Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts. New Living Translation I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments. English Standard Version I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts. Berean Standard Bible I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts. King James Bible I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. New King James Version I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep Your precepts. New American Standard Bible I understand more than those who are old, Because I have complied with Your precepts. NASB 1995 I understand more than the aged, Because I have observed Your precepts. NASB 1977 I understand more than the aged, Because I have observed Thy precepts. Legacy Standard Bible I perceive more than the aged, Because I have observed Your precepts. Amplified Bible I understand more than the aged [who have not observed Your precepts], Because I have observed and kept Your precepts. Christian Standard Bible I understand more than the elders because I obey your precepts. Holman Christian Standard Bible I understand more than the elders because I obey Your precepts. American Standard Version I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts. Contemporary English Version and obeying your laws makes me wiser than those who have lived a long time. English Revised Version I understand more than the aged, because I have kept thy precepts. GOD'S WORD® Translation I have more wisdom than those with many years of experience, because I have obeyed your guiding principles. Good News Translation I have greater wisdom than those who are old, because I obey your commands. International Standard Version I have more common sense than the elders, for I observe your precepts. NET Bible I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts. New Heart English Bible I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts. Webster's Bible Translation I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts. World English Bible I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAbove elderly—I understand more, "" For I have kept Your precepts. Young's Literal Translation Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept. Smith's Literal Translation I shall understand above the old men, for I watched thy charges. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI have had understanding above ancients: because I have sought thy commandments. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I have more understanding than my elders, because I keep your precepts. New Revised Standard Version I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI understand more than the elders, because I keep thy statutes. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I understand more than The Elders because I have kept your commandments. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I understand more than mine elders, Because I have keep Thy precepts. Brenton Septuagint Translation I understand more that the aged; because I have sought out thy commandments. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…99I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. 100I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts. 101I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word.… Cross References Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Job 32:7-9 I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom. / But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding. / It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice. Proverbs 1:5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. Ecclesiastes 7:12 For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. Daniel 1:17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams. 1 Kings 3:12 behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. 2 Timothy 3:15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Colossians 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, Ephesians 1:17-18 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, 1 Corinthians 2:6-7 Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. / No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” Treasury of Scripture I understand more than the ancients, because I keep your precepts. understand 1 Kings 12:6-15 And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people? … Job 12:12 With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding. Job 15:9,10 What knowest thou, that we know not? what understandest thou, which is not in us? … because Psalm 119:10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. Jeremiah 8:8,9 How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain… Jump to Previous Aged Ancients Elders Kept Obey Observed Orders Precepts Understand Understanding WisdomJump to Next Aged Ancients Elders Kept Obey Observed Orders Precepts Understand Understanding WisdomPsalm 119 1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.2. Aleph. 9. Beth 17. Gimel 25. Daleth 33. He 41. Waw 49. Zayin 57. Heth 65. Teth 73. Yodh 81. Kaph 89. Lamedh 97. Mem 105. Nun 113. Samekh 121. Ayin 129. Pe 137. Tsadhe 145. Qoph 153. Resh 161. Sin and Shin 169. Taw I discern more than the elders This phrase highlights the psalmist's claim of possessing greater understanding than those traditionally considered wise due to age and experience. In biblical times, elders were respected leaders and decision-makers within the community, often serving as judges or advisors (Deuteronomy 19:12, Ruth 4:2). The psalmist's assertion suggests that spiritual insight and wisdom are not solely dependent on age but on one's relationship with God's Word. This echoes the biblical theme that true wisdom comes from God (Proverbs 2:6) and is accessible to those who seek it earnestly (James 1:5). The psalmist's confidence in surpassing the elders in discernment underscores the transformative power of divine instruction. for I obey Your precepts Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love and reverence for God's law. 2. Elders In the context of ancient Israel, elders were respected leaders and wise men who held authority and were often consulted for their wisdom. 3. God's Precepts The divine instructions and commandments given by God, which the psalmist commits to obeying. Teaching Points Obedience Leads to UnderstandingThe psalmist claims greater discernment than the elders because of his obedience to God's precepts. This suggests that true wisdom is not merely intellectual but is deeply connected to living out God's commands. Wisdom Beyond Age The verse challenges the notion that wisdom is solely a function of age or experience. Instead, it emphasizes that a life aligned with God's word can grant profound insight, regardless of one's age. The Role of God's Word in Daily Life The psalmist's commitment to God's precepts serves as a model for how believers should integrate Scripture into their daily decisions and actions. The Importance of Humility While the psalmist claims greater understanding, it is not a boastful statement but a recognition of the power of God's word. Believers are encouraged to remain humble, acknowledging that any wisdom they possess is a gift from God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 119:100?2. How does Psalm 119:100 encourage valuing God's precepts over worldly wisdom? 3. What role does obedience play in gaining understanding according to Psalm 119:100? 4. How can we apply Psalm 119:100 to our daily decision-making process? 5. Which other scriptures emphasize understanding through God's commandments like Psalm 119:100? 6. How does Psalm 119:100 challenge us to prioritize spiritual wisdom over secular knowledge? 7. How does Psalm 119:100 emphasize the value of wisdom over age or experience? 8. What does Psalm 119:100 suggest about the source of true understanding? 9. How can Psalm 119:100 be applied to modern educational systems? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119? 11. What is the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God? 12. What guidance does the Bible offer for decision making? 13. The psalm insists that following God's laws brings peace and protection, yet other Bible passages show faithful people enduring suffering and persecution (Psalm 119:165). 14. How can we reconcile the traditional view that Psalm 119 was authored by David with scholarly assertions that it may have multiple authors or was written much later (Psalm 119)? What Does Psalm 119:100 Mean I discern“Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me” (Psalm 119:98). • Discernment is a God-given ability to see beneath the surface. • Scripture links true insight to God’s Word, not personal brilliance (Proverbs 2:6; Hebrews 4:12). • When His testimonies “are always with me,” the mind is continually trained to judge between truth and error (Psalm 119:99). More than the elders • Age and experience are valuable (Leviticus 19:32), yet wisdom rooted in revelation surpasses mere years. • Elihu observed, “It is the breath of the Almighty that gives them understanding” (Job 32:8). • Peter and John, though “unschooled, ordinary men,” astonished the Sanhedrin because “they had been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13). • Timothy was urged, “Let no one despise your youth” when his conduct matched the gospel (1 Timothy 4:12). – Obedience levels the field, allowing the young believer to bless, counsel, and sometimes correct respected leaders (Galatians 2:11-14). For I obey • Insight is a fruit of submission, not mere investigation. – “If anyone desires to do His will, he will know concerning the teaching” (John 7:17). – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding” (Psalm 111:10). • Obedience turns scriptural theory into practiced truth, anchoring the heart against deception (James 1:22; Matthew 7:24). Your precepts • Precepts are the detailed instructions flowing from God’s unchanging character (Psalm 19:8; 119:4). • They provide specific guidance for daily choices, shaping motives as well as actions (2 Timothy 3:16-17). • Closeness to these precepts brings delight and stability: “Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble” (Psalm 119:165). summary The psalmist’s claim is simple: living by God’s precepts produces discernment that can exceed even that of seasoned leaders. Knowledge mixed with obedience becomes wisdom, because the Author of truth opens the understanding of those who honor His Word. (100) Ancients.--Or, more probably, as the LXX. and Vulg., and the old versions generally took it, old men.Verse 100. - I understand more than the ancients; or, "the aged." Advanced age does not necessarily give wisdom (see Job 32:7-9). "Antiquity is no help against stupidity" (Luther). Because I keep thy precepts (comp. ver. 104 and John 7:17). |
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