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Wisdom Beyond the Classroom
Commentators agree the psalmist isn't boasting, but celebrating the power of God's word. By making God's testimonies his personal, constant meditation, he gained a depth of understanding that surpassed even his formal teachers. This shows that true spiritual wisdom comes from direct, heartfelt engagement with Scripture, not just from being taught by others.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 119:99
18th Century
Theologian
I have more understanding than all my teachers - This perhaps refers to those who had given him instruction in early life. By const…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 119:99
19th Century
Bishop
More understanding ... —The Rabbinical writers disliked the idea of a scholar professing wisdom above his teachers, and rendered, …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 119:99
19th Century
Preacher
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
The man who rightly meditates upon this wond…
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John Gill
On Psalms 119:99
17th Century
Pastor
I have more understanding than all my teachers
Such as had been or would have been his teachers, who were bad ones i…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 119:97–104
17th Century
Minister
What we love, we love to think of. All true wisdom is from God. A good man carries his Bible with him, if not in his hands, yet in his head and in …