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111Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
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Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.
The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.
Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 111-112)The psalmist here in a most affectionate manner, like an Israelite indeed, resolves to stick to the word of God and to live and die by it. I. He resolves to portion himself in it, and there to seek his happiness, nay, there to enjoy it; “ Thy testimonies (the truths, the promises, of thy word) have I taken as a heritage for ever, for they are the rejoicing of my heart .” The present delight he too…
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