Psalm 119:85

Translations

Modern

The arrogant have dug pits for me in violation of Your law.

Traditional

The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.

Literal

The arrogant ones have dug pits for me that are not according to Your law.

Latin

Narraverunt mihi iniqui fabulationes, sed non ut lex tua.

Original

Hebrew

English

The arrogant have dug pits for me in violation of Your law.

Notes

Psalms 119:85–88

God's word is trustworthy. This contrasts with the lies of the enemies who hunt the psalmist without reason (see Psalm 119:78).

Psalms 119:81–88

Kaph (כ) is the eleventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist feels exhausted from waiting for the Lord, but he still hopes for God's future rescue.

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.

Related verses

Proverbs 16:27
A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
Psalm 35:7
For without cause they laid their net for me; without reason they dug a pit for my soul.
Jeremiah 18:20
Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember how I stood before You to speak good on their behalf, to turn Your wrath from them.
Psalm 119:78
May the arrogant be put to shame for subverting me with a lie; I will meditate on Your precepts.
Psalm 7:15
He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making.
Psalm 36:11
Let not the foot of the proud come against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.
Psalm 58:1–2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David. Do you indeed speak justly, O rulers? Do you judge uprightly, O sons of men?
Jeremiah 18:22
Let a cry be heard from their houses when You suddenly bring raiders against them, for they have dug a pit to capture me and have hidden snares for my feet.

Glossary

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

Topics

Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Persecution of the Righteous Pit: Figurative

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