New International Version Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies. New Living Translation Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide. English Standard Version Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me. Berean Standard Bible Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. Berean Literal Bible By Your commandment You make me wiser than my enemies; for, it is with me forever. King James Bible Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. New King James Version You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; For they are ever with me. New American Standard Bible Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, For they are ever mine. NASB 1995 Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, For they are ever mine. NASB 1977 Thy commandments make me wiser than my enemies, For they are ever mine. Legacy Standard Bible Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, For they are mine forever. Amplified Bible Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, For Your words are always with me. Berean Annotated Bible Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. Christian Standard Bible Your command makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. American Standard Version Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; For they are ever with me. Contemporary English Version Your laws never leave my mind, and they make me much wiser than my enemies. English Revised Version Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, because your commandments are always with me. Good News Translation Your commandment is with me all the time and makes me wiser than my enemies. International Standard Version Your commands make me wiser than my adversaries, since they are always with me. NET Bible Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them. New Heart English Bible Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me. Webster's Bible Translation Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than my enemies: for they are ever with me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYour commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. World English Bible Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYour command makes me wiser than my enemies, "" For it [is] before me for all time. Berean Literal Bible By Your commandment You make me wiser than my enemies; for, it is with me forever. Young's Literal Translation Than mine enemies Thy command maketh me wiser, For it is before me to the age. Smith's Literal Translation Above mine enemies thou wilt make me wise from thy commands, for It is forever to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThrough thy commandment, thou hast made me wiser than my enemies: for it is ever with me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Your commandment makes me wiser than my foes, as it is forever with me. New Revised Standard Version Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMake me wiser than mine enemies, because I have obeyed thy commandments. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Make me wiser than my enemies because I have kept your commandments. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies: For they are ever with me. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou hast made me wiser than mine enemies in thy commandment; for it is mine for ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…97Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. 98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. 99I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.… Cross References Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, Deuteronomy 4:6 Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” Psalm 19:7 The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. 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. for they are always with me. Proverbs 6:21 Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. 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 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. 1 Corinthians 1:24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Matthew 7:24 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Luke 21:15 For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple. Romans 16:19 Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil. Treasury of Scripture You through your commandments have made me wiser than my enemies: for they are ever with me. through Psalm 119:104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Deuteronomy 4:6,8 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people… 1 Samuel 18:5,14,30 And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants… they are ever. Psalm 119:11,30,105 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee… James 1:25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. Jump to Previous Age Always Command Commandment Commandments Commands Enemies Haters Makes Maketh Teaching WiserJump to Next Age Always Command Commandment Commandments Commands Enemies Haters Makes Maketh Teaching WiserPsalm 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 Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, God’s revealed commands give the psalmist discernment that his opponents lack. Their schemes and hostility cannot overcome the practical wisdom that comes from obeying the Lord. God’s law directs His people in righteousness and helps them recognize evil, resist deception, and act faithfully amid opposition. Deu 4:6 Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom… for they are always with me. The psalmist keeps God’s instruction continually before him through sustained attention and obedience. The commandments shape his judgments, conduct, and response to adversity, providing steady guidance rather than occasional counsel. Pro 6:21 Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck. 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. Enemies Those who oppose or seek to harm the psalmist, representing any adversarial forces against the believer. 3. God The divine author of the commandments, whose wisdom surpasses human understanding. 4. Commandments The laws and decrees given by God, which are central to the psalmist's meditation and source of wisdom. 5. Israel The nation to whom the commandments were originally given, serving as a historical and spiritual context for the psalm. Teaching Points The Source of True WisdomGod's commandments are not just rules but a source of divine wisdom that surpasses human intellect. Constant Meditation Keeping God's commandments "always with me" implies a continual meditation and application of His Word in daily life. Overcoming Adversity The wisdom gained from God's commandments equips believers to face and overcome their enemies, both physical and spiritual. The Role of Scripture in Daily Life Regular engagement with Scripture is essential for gaining wisdom and understanding, guiding decisions and actions. The Transformative Power of God's Word Internalizing God's commandments transforms the believer's mind and heart, aligning them with God's will and purpose. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 119:98?2. How does Psalm 119:98 encourage daily meditation on God's commandments? 3. In what ways can God's commandments make you "wiser than your enemies"? 4. How does Psalm 119:98 connect with Proverbs 2:6 on wisdom from God? 5. What practical steps can you take to internalize God's commandments daily? 6. How can Psalm 119:98 inspire you to prioritize God's wisdom over worldly advice? 7. How does Psalm 119:98 define wisdom in relation to God's commandments? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 119:98? 9. How does Psalm 119:98 challenge modern views on wisdom and knowledge? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119? MEM. (98) Better, Thy commandments make me wiser than my enemies. The same correspondence of wisdom with loyal obedience to the Law is found in the Book of Proverbs. Verse 98. - Thou through thy command-meets but made me wiser than mine enemies (comp. Deuteronomy 4:6, 8). The knowledge of God's Law gives a wisdom and an understanding infinitely above the cunning and craft of worldly men. If to the knowledge is added a faithful and habitual obedience, a wisdom is attained which can be reached in no other way (see ver. 100). For they are ever with me. Always present to my thoughts, as my rule of life. Psalm 119:98 teaches that God’s Word, when treasured and obeyed, gives a believer enduring, practical wisdom that surpasses the schemes of any adversary. The key is nearness: keeping the commandments “always with me” transforms God’s timeless truth into moment-by-moment insight, ensuring victory and steadfastness in every battle of life.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Your commandmentsמִצְוֺתֶ֑ךָ (miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment make me wiser תְּחַכְּמֵ֣נִי (tə·ḥak·kə·mê·nî) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular Strong's 2449: To be wise than my enemies, מֵ֭אֹ֣יְבַי (mê·’ō·yə·ḇay) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary for כִּ֖י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they הִיא־ (hî-) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are are always לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always with me. לִֽי׃ (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew Additonal Resources Psalm 119:98 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 119:98 Bible Gateway Psalm 119:98 Bible.com Psalm 119:98 NIV |
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