Psalms 119:163

What does Psalms 119:163 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:163 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I hate and abhor falsehood; But thy law do I love.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I hate and abhor falsehood; But thy law do I love.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I am full of hate and disgust for false words; but I am a lover of your law.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Falsehood I have hated, yea I abominate <FI>it<Fi> , Thy law I have loved.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I hate and abhor falsehood; thy law do I love.

Context

v.162I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.

v.163This passage

v.164Seven times a day do I praise thee, Because of thy righteous ordinances.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 6:16

    There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:

  • Psalms 101:7

    He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: He that speaketh falsehood shall not be established before mine eyes.

  • Psalms 119:113

    I hate them that are of a double mind; But thy law do I love.

  • Proverbs 30:8

    Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me:

  • Romans 12:9

    Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

  • Psalms 119:29

    Remove from me the way of falsehood; And grant me thy law graciously.

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