Psalms 119:102

102 (118-102) I have not declined from thy judgments, because thou hast set me a law.

Psalms 119:102 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:102

I have not departed from thy judgments
From the precepts of the word, from the ways and worship and ordinances of God; he had not wickedly and on purpose departed from them; whenever he did, it was through inadvertency, the weakness of the flesh, and strength of temptation; nor from the doctrines of the word, which he held fast, knowing of whom he had learned them, as follows:

for thou hast taught me;
the nature, excellency, and use of these judgments; he had taught him, by his Spirit, experimentally to understand the doctrines of the word, and practically to observe the precepts of it; and this preserved him from an apostasy from either of them.

Psalms 119:102 In-Context

100 (118-100) I have had understanding above ancients: because I have sought thy commandments.
101 (118-101) I have restrained my feet from every evil way: that I may keep thy words.
102 (118-102) I have not declined from thy judgments, because thou hast set me a law.
103 (118-103) How sweet are thy words to my palate! more than honey to my mouth.
104 (118-104) By thy commandments I have had understanding: therefore have I hated every way of iniquity.
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