Another stanza where David is sticking to God's word in the midst of opposition.
The starting point is that God's word, His Laws, are right. They are fully trustworthy. If only the world followed them fully there would be far fewer problems in the world, even no problems. Someone always objects "what about all the punishments?". Well if the world positively followed God's word the punishments would be irrelevant!
However, we most definitely live in a world that does not follow God's ways, and is often actively opposed to them. This can wear us out, for we can be constantly swimming against the tide.
God's promises have been thoroughly tested. We can rely fully on God's word.
The world may not think much of us, but even so we do not forget God's word. For His righteousness lasts forever. The world's fashions change from one age to the next, but God's ways are constant.
Even in the midst of trials, God's commands and His word can bring delight to our souls. They give us the understanding that we need in order to live.
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