Psalms 119:78

Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 119:78

BSB

May the arrogant be put to shame for subverting me with a lie; I will meditate on Your precepts.

AKJV

Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in your precepts.

CPDV

Let the arrogant be confounded, for unjustly they have done iniquity to me. But I will be trained in your commandments.

ERV

Let the proud be ashamed; for they have overthrown me wrongfully: but I will meditate in thy precepts.

NHEB

Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully. I will meditate on your precepts.

SMT

The proud shall be ashamed, for they acted perversely to me without cause: I will meditate in thy charges.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 119:78

LettheproudH2086Noun MasculinebeashamedH954VerbfortheydealtperverselyH5791VerbwithmewithoutacauseH8267Noun MasculinebutIwillmeditateH7878VerbinthypreceptsH6490Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 119:78

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 119:78

Summary

Enemies exposed while psalmist contemplates instruction

Event

Meditation amid persecution

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC