Psalm 119:51

51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.

Psalm 119:51 in Other Translations

51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.

51 The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law.

51 The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions.

51 The insolent ridicule me without mercy, but I don't budge from your revelation.

51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: [Yet] have I not swerved from thy law.

51 Arrogant people have mocked me with cruelty, yet I have not turned away from your teachings.

51 The arrogant constantly ridicule me, but I do not turn away from Your instruction.

51 Proud people are always making fun of me. But I don't turn away from your law.

Psalm 119:51 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:51

The proud have had me greatly in derision
Profane sinners, proud and haughty scorners, that make a jest of religion, and scoff at everything serious and good: these derided the psalmist for his piety and religion, his principles and practices; in which he was a type of Christ, who was both the song of the drunkards, and was derided by the proud and haughty Scribes and Pharisees; as all self-righteous persons are, they who trust in themselves, and despise others, ( Psalms 69:11 Psalms 69:12 ) ( Luke 16:14 ) ( 18:9 ) ; [yet] have I not declined from thy law;
from walking according to it, as a rule of life and conversation; from professing and maintaining the doctrine of the word, the truths of the Gospel, he had knowledge and experience of; and from going on in the ways of God and true religion he was directed in; and this testimony the Lord himself gave of him, ( 1 Kings 14:8 ) ( 15:5 ) see ( Psalms 44:19 ) .

Psalm 119:51 In-Context

49 Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

50 My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.

51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.

52 I remember, LORD, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them.

53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.

Cross References

• 1. S ver 21; S Job 16:10; S Job 17:2; Jeremiah 20:7
• 2. ver 157; S Job 23:11; Psalms 44:18