For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes.
Parallel translations
- WEB For all his ordinances were before me. As for his statutes, I did not depart from them.
- KJV For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.
- NKJV For all His judgments were before me; And as for His statutes, I did not depart from them.
- NASB “For all His ordinances were before me, And as for His statutes, I did not deviate from them.
- NLT I have followed all his regulations; I have never abandoned his decrees.
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Quick answer
David kept God's ordinances and statutes ever before him. He delighted to live by God's revealed law.
Overview
David testifies that God's commands were his constant guide, not cast aside for self-will. This devotion to God's word reflects the heart of true faith. It echoes the blessed man of Psalm 1 and finds its perfect expression in Christ, who delighted to do the Father's will.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 13
- Ps 119:102I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me.
- Ps 119:30I have chosen the way of truth; I have set Your ordinances before me.
- John 15:14You are My friends if you do what I command you.
- Deut 6:1–2These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess,
- Luke 1:6Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.
- Ps 119:128Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.
- Deut 7:12If you listen to these ordinances and keep them carefully, then the LORD your God will keep His covenant and the loving devotion that He swore to your fathers.
- Ps 119:13With my lips I proclaim all the judgments of Your mouth.
- Ps 19:8–9The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
- Ps 119:6Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments.
- Deut 8:11Be careful not to forget the LORD your God by failing to keep His commandments and ordinances and statutes, which I am giving you this day.
- Ps 119:86All Your commandments are faithful; I am persecuted without cause—help me!
- Deut 6:6–9These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts.
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God's covenant with David — a son whose throne and kingdom would last forever (7:12–16) — finds its yes in Jesus, the Son of David who reigns without end.
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