Psalms 119:70-71
Context119:70 Their hearts are calloused, 1
but I find delight in your law.
119:71 It was good for me to suffer,
so that I might learn your statutes.
Psalms 119:92-93
Context119:92 If I had not found encouragement in your law, 2
I would have died in my sorrow. 3
119:93 I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have revived me.
Psalms 119:99-103
Context119:99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your rules.
119:100 I am more discerning than those older than I,
for I observe your precepts.
119:101 I stay away 4 from the evil path,
so that I might keep your instructions. 5
119:102 I do not turn aside from your regulations,
for you teach me.
119:103 Your words are sweeter
in my mouth than honey! 6
1 tn Heb “their heart is insensitive like fat.”
2 tn Heb “if your law had not been my delight.”
3 tn Or “my suffering.”
4 tn Heb “I hold back my feet.”
5 tn Heb “your word.” Many medieval Hebrew
6 tn Heb “How smooth they are to my palate, your word, more than honey to my mouth.” A few medieval Hebrew