Psalms 119:78 Meaning and Explanation
“Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →The psalmist asks God to shame the prideful who wronged him while he continues meditation on God's precepts.
The Context of Psalms 119:78
A prayer for vindication paired with continued spiritual discipline.
What Does Psalms 119:78 Mean?
'Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause' is a prayer for vindication. The wicked have treated the psalmist wrongfully—perversely and without just reason. The psalmist petitions God to bring shame upon them.
'But I will meditate in thy precepts' shows the psalmist's response: rather than retaliation, he will continue contemplating God's law. His focus remains on what is good and true.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:78
What does Psalms 119:78 mean?
The psalmist asks God to shame the prideful who wronged him while he continues meditation on God's precepts.
What is the context of Psalms 119:78?
A prayer for vindication paired with continued spiritual discipline.