Psalms 119:101 Meaning and Explanation
“I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist has withdrawn his steps from all wrongdoing to maintain faithfulness to God's word.
The Context of Psalms 119:101
Disciplined avoidance of evil to maintain devotion to God's word.
What Does Psalms 119:101 Mean?
'I have refrained my feet from every evil way' shows deliberate restraint. The psalmist has said 'no' to evil paths—he has actively held back from walking where wrong leads.
'That I might keep thy word' states the positive purpose. His avoidance of evil is not negative asceticism but positive devotion to God's word. Keeping God's instruction requires disengagement from contrary paths.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:101
What does Psalms 119:101 mean?
The psalmist has withdrawn his steps from all wrongdoing to maintain faithfulness to God's word.
What is the context of Psalms 119:101?
Disciplined avoidance of evil to maintain devotion to God's word.