Psalms 119:100 web — I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

World English Bible

"I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts."

— Psalms 119:100, World English Bible

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KJV
“I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.”
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ASV
“I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts. ”
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NET
“I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.”
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BBE
“I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.”
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KJVA
“I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

100

I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

101

I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

102

I have not turned aside from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

103

How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

Psalms 119:100 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:100 say?

Psalms 119:100 in the World English Bible reads: “I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.”

Where is Psalms 119:100 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:100 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 100.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 119:100.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:100 in?

Psalms 119:100 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 119:100?

Psalms 119:100 reads (WEB): “I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 119:100 web — I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

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