Psalm 119:157

157 Although my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned away from your instruction.

Psalm 119:157 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:157

Many [are] my persecutors and mine enemies
Because they were his enemies, therefore they were his persecutors; and they became enemies to him, or hated him, because of his religion, and on that account persecuted him: and this has always been the lot and case of God's people in all ages; and whose persecutors are many, even the whole world, as well as fierce and furious;

[yet] do I not decline from thy testimonies;
from reading and hearing the word of God; and from embracing and professing the doctrines contained in it; and from the worship of God according to it, for which he was hated and persecuted: yet none of these things moved him from them, which showed that his heart was principled with the grace of God; for otherwise, when persecution arises because of the word, carnal professors are offended, and apostatize from it; see ( Matthew 13:22 ) ( Acts 24:23 Acts 24:24 ) .

Psalm 119:157 In-Context

155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, because they don't seek your laws.

156 Great is your compassion, ADONAI; in keeping with your rulings, revive me.

157 Although my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned away from your instruction.

158 I look at traitors with disgust, because they don't keep your word.

159 See how I love your precepts, ADONAI; in keeping with your grace, revive me.