Psalm 119:51

Translations

Modern

The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.

Traditional

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

Literal

The arrogant ones mock me even to exceedingly; from Your law I do not stretch away.

Latin

Superbi inique agebant usquequaque; a lege autem tua non declinavi.

Original

Hebrew

English

The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.

Notes

Psalms 119:49–56

Zayin (ז) is the seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist asks God to remember his word as the psalmist also remembers God’s word and his name. Remembrance expresses devotion.

Psalms 119:1–176

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.

Related verses

Job 23:11
My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.
Jeremiah 20:7
You have deceived me, O LORD, and I was deceived. You have overcome me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me.
Psalm 44:18
Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path.
Psalm 119:157
Though my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned from Your testimonies.
Psalm 119:69
Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my heart.
Luke 16:14–15
The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus.
Luke 23:35
The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
Psalm 119:31
I cling to Your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame.
Hebrews 12:1–3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
Psalm 123:3–4
Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy, for we have endured much contempt.
Psalm 119:21
You rebuke the arrogant—the cursed who stray from Your commandments.
Acts 20:23–24
I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.

Glossary

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