51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.

Other Translations of Psalm 119:51

King James Version

51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.

English Standard Version

51 The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law.

The Message

51 The insolent ridicule me without mercy, but I don't budge from your revelation.

New King James Version

51 The proud have me in great derision, Yet I do not turn aside from Your law.

New Living Translation

51 The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 119:51

Commentary on Psalm 119:49-56

(Read Psalm 119:49-56)

Those that make God's promises their portion, may with humble boldness make them their plea. He that by his Spirit works faith in us, will work for us. The word of God speaks comfort in affliction. If, through grace, it makes us holy, there is enough in it to make us easy, in all conditions. Let us be certain we have the Divine law for what we believe, and then let not scoffers prevail upon us to decline from it. God's judgments of old comfort and encourage us, for he is still the same. Sin is horrible in the eyes of all that are sanctified. Ere long the believer will be absent from the body, and present with the Lord. In the mean time, the statutes of the Lord supply subjects for grateful praise. In the season of affliction, and in the silent hours of the night, he remembers the name of the Lord, and is stirred up to keep the law. All who have made religion the first thing, will own that they have been unspeakable gainers by it.