Psalms 119:100

I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

Psalms 119:100 · King James Version

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In other versions

I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.
ASV
I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.
BBE
I understand more than the aged, because I have observed thy precepts.
DBY
I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept your precepts.
WEB
Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept.
YLT
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep your precepts.
ENG
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
WBT
I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.
BSB

In context

⁹⁸Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

⁹⁹I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

¹⁰¹I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

¹⁰²I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

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