Psalms 119:118
Psalms 119:118 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God judges those who abandon his statutes because their deception is rooted in falsehood.
The Context of Psalms 119:118
God's righteous judgment against those who abandon his statutes.
What Does Psalms 119:118 Mean?
'Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes' shows God's judgment in action. Those who deviate from God's laws experience his wrath—they are trampled down.
'For their deceit is falsehood' provides the cause. Those who err from God's statutes are fundamentally deceptive; their deceit is rooted in fundamental falsehood. Their judgment is just.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:118
What does Psalms 119:118 mean?
God judges those who abandon his statutes because their deception is rooted in falsehood.
What is the context of Psalms 119:118?
God's righteous judgment against those who abandon his statutes.