Psalms 119:23

“Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

Princes also did sit and speake against me: but thy seruant did meditate in thy statutes.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Even though princes sit {and} talk against me, Your servant meditates on Your statutes.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Princes also sat and talked against me; `But' thy servant did meditate on thy statutes.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Rulers make evil designs against me; but your servant gives thought to your rules.
- Basic English Bible

Princes also did sit [and] talk together against me: thy servant doth meditate in thy statutes.
- Darby Bible

Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
- Webster's Bible

Though princes sit and slander me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.
- World English Bible

Princes also sat -- against me they spoke, Thy servant doth meditate in Thy statutes,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Even though princes sit and talk against me, thy servant doth meditate in Thy statutes.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 119:23


119:21 The proud - Obstinate and presumptuous sinners, who sin with an high hand. Err - Or, wander, knowingly or wilfully.

119:25 The dust - I am in danger of present death: I am like one laid in the grave. Quicken - Preserve my life, or raise me out of the dust. Word - According to thy promise.


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