In understanding I excel those that are ancients; For I endeavoured to keep all thy commandements.
I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep thy precepts.
I understand more than the aged, because I keep Your precepts [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying them].
I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.
I have more understanding than the elders because I guard your precepts.
Wisdom's beginning is God's fear: good understanding they Have all that his commands fulfill: his praise endures for aye.
Give understanding unto me, so keep thy law shall I; Yea, ev'n with my whole heart I shall observe it carefully.