King James Version
What Does Psalms 119:51 Mean?
“The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.”
Context
49
ZAIN. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
50
This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
51
The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.
52
I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.
53
Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**19-37. Then--**when the covenant was established, of whose execution the exalted views of God now given furnish assurance.
**thou ... to thy holy one--**or godly saint, object of favor (Psa 4:3). Nathan is meant (2Sa 7:17; 1Ch 17:3-15).
**laid help--**literally, "given help." David was chosen and then exalted.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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