Psalms 119:113

Psalms 119:113 Meaning and Explanation

I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.

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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.

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