Psalms 119:128 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

Therefore I esteem all (thy) precepts (concerning) all (things to be) right; (and) I hate every false way.

We must not choose those precepts which suit our inclinations, while we set aside others which oppose our lusts, but 'esteem ALL God's precepts concerning ALL things' the obligatory rule of our heath and lives. Some

`Compound for sins they are inclined to, By damning those they have no mind to.'

But Jesus lays down the universality of the obligation to obey every "jot" and "tittle" of the law (Matthew 5:17-19), and the danger of 'breaking one of the least commandments.' I wish for the abolition of no commandment of God, but rather the abolition of my sin, which the commandment condemns (Rivetus).

Psalms 119:128

128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.