Verse of the Day

　　

Psalm 119:111

Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

English Standard Version

Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

The Message

I inherited your book on living; it's mine forever - what a gift! And how happy it makes me!

New King James Version

Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

New Living Translation

Your decrees are my treasure; they are truly my heart's delight.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Psalm 119:105-112

(Read Psalm 119:105-112)

　　The word of God directs us in our work and way, and a dark place indeed the world would be without it. The commandment is a lamp kept burning with the oil of the Spirit, as a light to direct us in the choice of our way, and the steps we take in that way. The keeping of God's commands here meant, was that of a sinner under a dispensation of mercy, of a believer having part in the covenant of grace. The psalmist is often afflicted; but with longing desires to become more holy, offers up daily prayers for quickening grace. We cannot offer any thing to God, that he will accept but what he is pleased to teach us to do. To have our soul or life continually in our hands, implies constant danger of life; yet he did not forget God's promises nor his precepts. Numberless are the snares laid by the wicked; and happy is that servant of God, whom they have not caused to err from his Master's precepts. Heavenly treasures are a heritage for ever; all the saints accept them as such, therefore they can be content with little of this world. We must look for comfort only in the way of duty, and that duty must be done. A good man, by the grace of God, brings his heart to his work, then it is done well.

　　

Psalm 119:111 In-Context

109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.

　　110 The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts.

　　111 Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.

　　112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.Or "decrees / for their enduring reward"

　　113 I hate double-minded people, but I love your law.