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Psalm 119

Psalm 119:163

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet · Psalm 119:1–176
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Translations

Modern
I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love.
Traditional
I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.
Literal
Deception I hate and abhor; Your law I do love.
Latin
Iniquitatem odio habui, et abominatus sum, legem autem tuam dilexi.

Original

Hebrew
English
I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love.

Notes

Psalms 119:161–164

  • my heart fears … I rejoice: Fear, trembling, and joy show the psalmist’s devotion to God.

  • God’s word is a treasure (great spoil).

  • In the Old Testament, the number seven represents wholeness.

Psalms 119:161–168

Shin (ש) is the twenty-first letter of the alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist looks beyond his adversaries to the peace of God. This perspective allows him to praise God throughout the day.

Psalms 119:1–176

This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:

  • “Instructions”

  • “law”

  • “words”

  • “commandments”

  • “statutes”

  • “judgments”

  • “promises”

  • “precepts“

These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Music Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Psalms, Book of Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

Falsehood: General Scriptures Concerning Hatred: Against Iniquity, Justified Hatred: we should Exhibit Against: Lying Lying: Saints: Hate Sin: Repugnant to Righteous People Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To