King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies [are] my meditation.
Complete Jewish Bible:
I have more understanding than all my teachers, because I meditate on your instruction.
Berean Standard Bible:
I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.
American Standard Version:
I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thy testimonies are my meditation.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
I have more understanding{H7919} than all my teachers{H3925}: for thy testimonies{H5715} are my meditation{H7881}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Matthew 11:25
- ¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Matthew 13:11
- He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Psalms 119:24
- ¶ Thy testimonies also [are] my delight [and] my counsellors.
2 Timothy 3:15
- And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:17
- That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Matthew 23:24
- [Ye] blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.
Matthew 23:36
- Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.
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Commentary for Psalms 119:99
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7919
There are 63 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂכַל
Transliteration: sâkal
Pronunciation: saw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent; consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly. - Strong's Number: H3925
There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָמַד
Transliteration: lâmad
Pronunciation: law-mad'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive); (un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing). - Strong's Number: H5715
There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵדוּת
Transliteration: ʻêdûwth
Pronunciation: ay-dooth'
Description: feminine of עֵד; testimony; testimony, witness. - Strong's Number: H7881
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׂיחָה
Transliteration: sîychâh
Pronunciation: see-khaw'
Description: feminine of שִׂיחַ; reflection; be extension, devotion; meditation, prayer.