Psalms 119:152

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:152 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. RESH.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. RESH.
Psalms 119:152 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
152Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. RESH.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Concerning thy testimonies - In regard to all that thou hast testified to as true and best. Every command of God is in fact a testimony of his as to what is right; every promise is a testimony of his own purpose in regard to mankind. I have known of old - The word used here is a noun, and means properly, “the front,” what is “before;” then, the East; then, what pertains to olden time or ancient days - “before” the present. The meaning here is, that he had known this “before” what had now occurred; it was not a new thing - a new experience. It was deeply impressed on his mind as the result of all his reflection and observation. That thou hast founded them for ever - “From” eternity, and “for”…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Of old - By long experience. Founded - Thou hast established them upon everlasting foundations. Psalms 119:160”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“thy testimonies: Psa 119:144, Psa 119:160, Psa 89:34-37, Psa 111:7, Psa 111:8; Ecc 3:14; Luk 21:33 Psalms 119:153”
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