Psalms 119:113
Psalms 119:113 Meaning and Explanation
“I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist despises empty thoughts while cherishing God's law.
The Context of Psalms 119:113
The stark contrast between hatred of emptiness and love for God's law.
What Does Psalms 119:113 Mean?
'I hate vain thoughts' expresses rejection. Vain thoughts—futile imaginings, empty speculations, distracting ideas—are objects of the psalmist's active hatred. He rejects them completely.
'But thy law do I love' places love opposite hate. Where he hates emptiness, he loves God's law. This polarity shows the complete reorientation of his thinking.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:113
What does Psalms 119:113 mean?
The psalmist despises empty thoughts while cherishing God's law.
What is the context of Psalms 119:113?
The stark contrast between hatred of emptiness and love for God's law.