Psalms 119:110

Psalms 119:110 Meaning and Explanation

The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

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Despite a trap laid by the wicked, the psalmist has not deviated from God's precepts.

The Context of Psalms 119:110

Remaining faithful to God's precepts despite active threats.

What Does Psalms 119:110 Mean?

'The wicked have laid a snare for me' describes an ambush. The wicked have set a trap intending to catch and harm the psalmist. The danger is real and proximate.

'Yet I erred not from thy precepts' shows the outcome: the snare did not divert the psalmist from his path. He did not waver or take a wrong turn despite the threat.

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What does Psalms 119:110 mean?

Despite a trap laid by the wicked, the psalmist has not deviated from God's precepts.

What is the context of Psalms 119:110?

Remaining faithful to God's precepts despite active threats.

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