Psalms 119:85
Psalms 119:85 Meaning and Explanation
“The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The arrogant have laid traps for the psalmist in violation of God's law.
The Context of Psalms 119:85
Persecution by the proud who act against God's law.
What Does Psalms 119:85 Mean?
'The proud have digged pits for me' uses the image of hunting snares. The arrogant have intentionally prepared traps to catch and destroy the psalmist. This is premeditated wickedness.
'Which are not after thy law' assesses their actions by God's standard. These traps are unlawful, contrary to God's revealed will. The psalmist is asserting that his persecutors themselves violate God's law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:85
What does Psalms 119:85 mean?
The arrogant have laid traps for the psalmist in violation of God's law.
What is the context of Psalms 119:85?
Persecution by the proud who act against God's law.