Psalms 119:163
Psalms 119:163 Meaning and Explanation
“I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist has intense hatred of falsehood while cherishing God's law.
The Context of Psalms 119:163
The psalmist's stark dichotomy between hatred of lies and love of God's law.
What Does Psalms 119:163 Mean?
'I hate and abhor lying' employs strong language. The psalmist's response to deception is not mere disagreement but active hatred and abhorrence—visceral revulsion.
'But thy law do I love' forms the stark contrast. Where the psalmist hates falsehood, he loves God's law. These are the two poles of his emotional and spiritual orientation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:163
What does Psalms 119:163 mean?
The psalmist has intense hatred of falsehood while cherishing God's law.
What is the context of Psalms 119:163?
The psalmist's stark dichotomy between hatred of lies and love of God's law.