Psalms 119:157

157 I have many persecutors and opponents, [yet] I have not turned away from your written instructions.

Psalms 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 ) .

Psalms 119:157 In-Context

155 Wicked people are far from being saved, because they have not searched for your laws.

156 Your acts of compassion are many in number, O LORD. Give me a new life guided by your regulations.

157 I have many persecutors and opponents, [yet] I have not turned away from your written instructions.

158 I have seen traitors, and I am filled with disgust. They have not accepted your promise.

159 See how I have loved your guiding principles! O LORD, in keeping with your mercy, give me a new life.