Psa 119:70 | MHM | STEP | v. 70 : David observes, Their heart is as fat as grease . This means the proud people are full of the world’s comforts and pleasures. They do not feel the truth of God’s word or discipline, just as it is written, Make the heart of this people fat (Isaiah 6:10 ). They are only interested in satisfying themselves, like when Their eyes stand out with fatness (Psalm 73:7 ). David does not want to be like them. He says, I delight in thy law (Psalm 119:70 ). For David, the joy and safety he finds in God’s promises are much better than the empty pleasures enjoyed by the proud. Those who love God do not need to envy those who only seek pleasure in this world.

‏ Psalms 119:70

v. 70: David observes, Their heart is as fat as grease . This means the proud people are full of the world’s comforts and pleasures. They do not feel the truth of God’s word or discipline, just as it is written, Make the heart of this people fat (Isaiah 6:10 ^a). They are only interested in satisfying themselves, like when Their eyes stand out with fatness (Psalm 73:7 ^b). David does not want to be like them. He says, I delight in thy law (Psalm 119:70 ^c). For David, the joy and safety he finds in God’s promises are much better than the empty pleasures enjoyed by the proud. Those who love God do not need to envy those who only seek pleasure in this world.