Psalms 119:128 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist considers all God's precepts right and despises all deception.
The Context of Psalms 119:128
Comprehensive trust in God's precepts paired with absolute rejection of deception.
What Does Psalms 119:128 Mean?
'Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right' affirms the psalmist's comprehensive trust in God's wisdom. Every one of God's precepts, addressing all areas of life, is judged to be right and good.
'And I hate every false way' is the complement. Trusting God's precepts leads naturally to hatred of falsehood. The two attitudes are complementary.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:128
What does Psalms 119:128 mean?
The psalmist considers all God's precepts right and despises all deception.
What is the context of Psalms 119:128?
Comprehensive trust in God's precepts paired with absolute rejection of deception.