IiNdumiso 119:152

Izhibhalo Ezingcwele

152 Kudala ndisazi ngokwezingqiniso zakho, Ukuba uzisekile ngonaphakade.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

thy testimonies: Psalms 119:144, Psalms 119:160, Psalms 89:34-37, Psalms 111:7, Psalms 111:8, Ecclesiastes 3:14, Luke 21:33

Reciprocal: Psalms 19:7 - testimony Psalms 78:5 - For he Psalms 119:89 - For ever Psalms 119:109 - yet do I not Matthew 5:18 - pass John 17:17 - word

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old,.... Or, "from thy testimonies, I have known of old" d: by carefully reading the Scriptures which testify of God, his mind an will, and frequently meditating on them, he had learned a long time ago, even from his youth, what follows,

that thou hast founded them for ever; that the things contained in them are sure and certain, established and eternal truths; the moral law and the precepts of it are eternal, and of perpetual obligation; not one jot or tittle of them shall ever fail; the Gospel, and the truths of it, are everlasting, and shall ever remain; in spite of all the opposition, craft and cunning, fury and force of men, to undermine and root them out; see Psalms 119:89.

d מעדתיך "ex obtestationibus tuis", Tigurine version; so Cocceius, Gejerus.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Concerning thy testimonies - In regard to all that thou hast testified to as true and best. Every command of God is in fact a testimony of his as to what is right; every promise is a testimony of his own purpose in regard to mankind.

I have known of old - The word used here is a noun, and means properly, “the front,” what is “before;” then, the East; then, what pertains to olden time or ancient days - “before” the present. The meaning here is, that he had known this “before” what had now occurred; it was not a new thing - a new experience. It was deeply impressed on his mind as the result of all his reflection and observation.

That thou hast founded them for ever - “From” eternity, and “for” eternity. They were laid in the eternity past; they will continue in the eternity to come. They are based on eternal principles of right; they will never be changed. Such a conviction will do much to keep the soul steady and firm in the trials and uncertainties of life. Whatever may change, God’s law does not change; whatever is new, that is not new; whatever will vanish away, that will remain.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Psalms 119:152. Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old — קדם ידעתי kedem yedati, "Long ago I have known concerning thy testimonies." Thou hast designed that thy testimonies should bear reference to, and evidence of, those glorious things which thou hast provided for the salvation of men; and that this should be an everlasting testimony. They continue, and Christ is come.

ANALYSIS OF LETTER KOPH. - Nineteenth Division

I. The psalmist is earnest in his prayers for deliverance.

II. He shows the end for which he desires it.

III. The necessity of its being speedy, as his enemies were at hand.

I. 1. His prayer was earnest; it was a cry, rather than a petition.

2. It was sincere: "I cried with my whole heart." There was no hypocrisy in it.

3. It was in season: "I prevented the dawning of the morning."

4. It was out of season: "Mine eyes prevent the night-watches."

What he prayed for, -

1. Audience: "Hear me, O Lord."

2. Deliverance: "Save me."

3. Increase of grace: "Quicken me."

II. The end for which he prayed.

1. That he might keep God's statutes.

2. That he might keep his testimonies. See the explanation of these words at the beginning of this Psalm.

3. That he might meditate on God's word.

4. That he might increase in the life of God.

The arguments he uses: -

1. His faith and hope. I cried, because I waited and hoped in thy word.

2. God's mercy. According to thy loving-kindness.

3. The danger he was in from his pursuing enemies. - 1. They draw nigh. 2. They are mischievously bent. 3. They are most impious men. Far from the law of God; they despised and hated it.

III. Near as they may be to destroy, thou art nearer to save.

1. "Thou art near:" They cannot come where thou art not.

2. "All thy commandments are truth:" And thou hast commanded us to trust in thee; and therefore we shall not fear evil. Thou wilt support thy servants, and destroy thine enemies.

He concludes with an acclamation: -

1. "Concerning thy testimonies:" Thy will, which thou hast testified in thy word.

2. "I have known of old:" Ever since I looked into them, began to study and practice them.

3. "That thou hast founded them for ever:" They are of eternal truth, immutable and indispensable. And this is the anchor of our souls, that we may not be carried away by trials and temptations. Not one tittle of God's truth has ever failed any of his sincere followers. No one promise of his that has been sought by faith in Christ has ever been unfulfilled. Blessed be God!