King James Version
psalm 119:100 in the King James Version says “I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.”
psalm 119:100 · KJV
Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. they: Heb. it is ever with me
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.
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