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Wisdom is better than the finest food (Psalm 19:10; 81:16).
The psalmist had already turned away from the false promises of foolishness (see Psalm 119:18, 78, 86, 163).
Mem (מ) is the thirteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.
The instruction and wisdom of God through his word are far better than the best that human teachers can offer.
This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:
“Instructions”
“law”
“words”
“commandments”
“statutes”
“judgments”
“promises”
“precepts“
These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.
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