Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
because I obey Your precepts.
New American Standard Bible
Because I have
King James Version
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
International Standard Version
I have more common sense than the elders, for I observe your precepts.
A Conservative Version
I understand more than the aged because I have kept thy precepts.
American Standard Version
I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.
Amplified
I understand more than the aged [who have not observed Your precepts],
Because I have observed and kept Your precepts.
Bible in Basic English
I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.
Darby Translation
I understand more than the aged, because I have observed thy precepts.
Julia Smith Translation
I shall understand above the old men, for I watched thy charges.
King James 2000
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep your precepts.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I understand more than [the] elders, for I keep your precepts.
Modern King James verseion
I understand more than the old men, because I keep Your Commandments.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Yea, I am wiser than the aged, for I keep thy commandments.
NET Bible
I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.
New Heart English Bible
I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.
The Emphasized Bible
Beyond the elders, will I show understanding, for, thy precepts, have I observed.
Webster
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
World English Bible
I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.
Youngs Literal Translation
Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept.
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 119:100
Verse Info
Context Readings
Cross References
1 Kings 12:6-15
Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders
Job 12:12
and understanding comes with long life.
Job 15:9-10
What do you understand that is not clear to us?
Job 28:28
“The fear of the Lord is this: wisdom.
And to turn from evil is understanding.”
Job 32:4
Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were all older than he.
Job 32:7-10
and maturity should teach wisdom.
Psalm 111:10
all who follow His instructions
His praise endures forever.
Jeremiah 8:8-9
the law of the Lord is with us’?
In fact, the lying pen of scribes
has produced falsehood.
Matthew 7:24
James 3:13
Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.