Psalms 119:118
Psalms 119:118 in Multiple Translations
You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceitfulness is in vain.
Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.
Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; For their deceit is falsehood.
You have overcome all those who are wandering from your rules; for all their thoughts are false.
You reject all those who don't follow your instructions—they're fooling themselves by living a lie.
Thou hast troden downe all them that depart from thy statutes: for their deceit is vaine.
Thou hast trodden down All going astray from Thy statutes, For falsehood [is] their deceit.
You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is in vain.
Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.
You reject all those who disobey ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►; but what they deceitfully plan to do will be ◄useless/in vain►.
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Psalms 119:118 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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סָ֭לִיתָ
כָּל
שׁוֹגִ֣ים
מֵ/חֻקֶּ֑י/ךָ
כִּי
שֶׁ֝֗קֶר
תַּרְמִיתָֽ/ם
סָ֭לִיתָ
çâlâh
H5541
to reject
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
שׁוֹגִ֣ים
shâgâh
H7686
to wander
V-Qal
מֵ/חֻקֶּ֑י/ךָ
chôq
H2706
statute
Prep | N-mp | Suff
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
שֶׁ֝֗קֶר
sheqer
H8267
deception
N-ms
תַּרְמִיתָֽ/ם
tormâh
H8649
treachery
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:118
סָ֭לִיתָ
çâlâh
H5541
"to reject"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to weigh or balance something, like measuring its value or importance, as seen in the book of Job. It can also mean to tread down or contemptuously treat something. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's judgment and evaluation of humanity.
Definition: 1) to make light of, toss aside 1a) (Qal) to make light of 1b) (Piel) to flout, reject
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: tread down (under foot), value. See also: Job 28:16; Psalms 119:118; Lamentations 1:15.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
שׁוֹגִ֣ים
shâgâh
H7686
"to wander"
V-Qal
This word means to wander or stray, often used to describe someone who has made a moral mistake or is drunk, like in Proverbs 5:23. It can also mean to lead someone astray.
Definition: 1) to go astray, stray, err 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to err, stray 1a2) to swerve, meander, reel, roll, be intoxicated, err (in drunkenness) 1a3) to go astray (morally) 1a4) to commit sin of ignorance or inadvertence, err (ignorantly) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to lead astray 1b2) to lead astray, mislead (mentally) 1b3) to lead astray (morally)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) go astray, deceive, err, be ravished, sin through ignorance, (let, make to) wander. See also: Leviticus 4:13; Psalms 119:118; Psalms 119:10.
מֵ/חֻקֶּ֑י/ךָ
chôq
H2706
"statute"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a decree or law given by God, like the Ten Commandments. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, guiding the Israelites' actions. This concept is essential to understanding God's expectations.
Definition: : decree 1) statute, ordinance, limit, something prescribed, due 1a) prescribed task 1b) prescribed portion 1c) action prescribed (for oneself), resolve 1d) prescribed due 1e) prescribed limit, boundary 1f) enactment, decree, ordinance 1f1) specific decree 1f2) law in general 1g) enactments, statutes 1g1) conditions 1g2) enactments 1g3) decrees 1g4) civil enactments prescribed by God
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: appointed, bound, commandment, convenient, custom, decree(-d), due, law, measure, [idiom] necessary, ordinance(-nary), portion, set time, statute, task. See also: Genesis 47:22; Nehemiah 1:7; Psalms 2:7.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
שֶׁ֝֗קֶר
sheqer
H8267
"deception"
N-ms
This word refers to deception or falsehood, often implying a sense of betrayal or disappointment. It's used in the Bible to describe lies, false testimony, or deceitful behavior, like in Psalm 116:11, where the psalmist says all men are liars.
Definition: 1) lie, deception, disappointment, falsehood 1a) deception (what deceives or disappoints or betrays one) 1b) deceit, fraud, wrong 1b1) fraudulently, wrongfully (as adverb) 1c) falsehood (injurious in testimony) 1c1) testify falsehood, false oath, swear falsely 1d) falsity (of false or self-deceived prophets) 1e) lie, falsehood (in general) 1e1) false tongue 1f) in vain
Usage: Occurs in 109 OT verses. KJV: without a cause, deceit(-ful), false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, [phrase] lie, lying, vain (thing), wrongfully. See also: Exodus 5:9; Proverbs 25:18; Psalms 7:15.
תַּרְמִיתָֽ/ם
tormâh
H8649
"treachery"
N-fs | Suff
This word means deceitfulness or fraud, describing actions that are dishonest or treacherous. It is used to describe secret or sneaky behavior, often with negative intentions.
Definition: in treachery, treacherously
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: deceit(-ful), privily. See also: Judges 9:31; Jeremiah 14:14; Psalms 119:118.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:118
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- Context
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- Psalms 119:118 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:118
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:118
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:118
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:118
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:118
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:118
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:118
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:118
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:118
- Sermons on Psalms 119:118
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
116Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.
117Uphold me, and I will be saved, that I may always regard Your statutes.
118You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceitfulness is in vain.
119All the wicked on earth You discard like dross; therefore I love Your testimonies. 120My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:10 | With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:21 | You rebuke the arrogant— the cursed who stray from Your commandments. |
| 3 | Ephesians 4:22 | to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; |
| 4 | Ephesians 5:6 | Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:29 | Remove me from the path of deceit and graciously grant me Your law. |
| 6 | Luke 21:24 | They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. |
| 7 | Revelation 18:23 | The light of a lamp will never shine in you again, and the voices of a bride and bridegroom will never call out in you again. For your merchants were the great ones of the earth, because all the nations were deceived by your sorcery.” |
| 8 | Psalms 78:36–37 | But they deceived Him with their mouths, and lied to Him with their tongues. Their hearts were disloyal to Him, and they were unfaithful to His covenant. |
| 9 | Psalms 78:57 | They turned back and were faithless like their fathers, twisted like a faulty bow. |
| 10 | Psalms 95:10 | For forty years I was angry with that generation, and I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray, and they have not known My ways.” |
Psalms 119:118 Summary
[This verse means that God does not accept people who disobey His rules, because they are trying to cheat or deceive Him, which is pointless. As it says in Psalms 119:118, 'You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceitfulness is in vain.' This is similar to what we see in Proverbs 10:9, which says that the man who walks in integrity walks securely. We should try to obey God's commands and stay focused on His Word, as encouraged in Psalms 119:117, which says that God will uphold us if we regard His statutes. By doing so, we can avoid facing rejection from God and instead experience His love and mercy.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to reject those who stray from His statutes?
According to Psalms 119:118, God rejects those who stray from His statutes because their deceitfulness is in vain, meaning their attempts to deceive or disobey God will ultimately fail, as seen in Proverbs 10:9, which says that the man who walks in integrity walks securely.
Why does God discard the wicked like dross, as mentioned in the surrounding verse Psalms 119:119?
God discards the wicked like dross because they are worthless and have no value in His eyes, as stated in Psalms 119:119, and this is consistent with other scriptures like Isaiah 1:25, which says that God will purify His people like silver is purified.
How can we avoid straying from God's statutes and facing rejection?
To avoid straying from God's statutes, we must stay focused on His Word and obey His commands, as encouraged in Psalms 119:117, which says that God will uphold us if we regard His statutes, and also in Joshua 1:8, which instructs us to meditate on God's law day and night to be prosperous and successful.
What is the significance of the phrase 'their deceitfulness is in vain' in Psalms 119:118?
The phrase 'their deceitfulness is in vain' means that the attempts of those who stray from God's statutes to deceive or cheat will ultimately be futile and unsuccessful, as seen in Job 15:35, which says that the schemes of the wicked will not succeed.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be straying from God's statutes in my own life, and how can I repent and return to Him?
- How can I stay focused on God's Word and avoid the deceitfulness that leads to rejection, as warned in Psalms 119:118?
- What does it mean for me to 'regard' God's statutes, as mentioned in Psalms 119:117, and how can I cultivate a deeper respect for His commands?
- In what ways can I trust in God's promise to uphold me, as stated in Psalms 119:117, and how can I apply this promise to my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:118
Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes,.... That wander from the way of the Lord's commandments; that deviate from his precepts, go astray constantly and wilfully; a people that
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:118
Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:118
Ver. 118. All their crafty and deceitful devices, by which they design to insnare and ruin me, and other good men, shall deceive them and their own expectations, and bring that destruction upon themselves which they design for others.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:118
Psalms 119:118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit [is] falsehood.Ver. 118. Thou hast trodden down all them, &c.] Thou, as a mighty king or conqueror, hast made use of them for a footstool, as Sapores, king of Persia, did Valentinian the Roman emperor, and as Tamerlane did Bajazet. For their deceit is falsehood] They think themselves to be out of the reach of thy rod, but they will find it somewhat otherwise.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:118
(118) Trodden down.—Better, thou despisest. So LXX. and Vulg. Aquila, “Thou hast impaled.” Symmachus, “Thou hast convicted.” Literally the word seems to mean to weigh or value, but, from the habit of the buyer beating down the price by depreciating, comes to have a sense of this kind. Mr. Burgess aptly quotes Proverbs 20:14. We may compare the English word cheapen, which originally only meant to buy. For their deceit is falsehood.—Rather, as the parallelism indicates, for their tricks are in vain; or perhaps, to bring out the full intention of the Hebrew, we must paraphrase: “for their wiles are as fruitless as they are deceitful.” So Symmachus: “all their craft is vain.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:118
Verse 118. Thou hast trodden down] All thy enemies will be finally trodden down under thy feet. Their deceit is falsehood.] Their elevation is a lie. The wicked often become rich and great, and affect to be happy, but it is all false; they have neither a clean nor approving conscience. Nor can they have thy approbation; and, consequently, no true blessedness.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:118
118. Thou hast trodden down] Rather, hast set at nought (R.V.), or hast rejected. for their deceit is falsehood] Not, their crafty schemes are vain (R.V. marg.), doomed to be frustrated: but, the principles with which they deceive themselves and mislead others are false and baseless; therefore God rejects them. P.B.V. for they imagine but deceit is derived through the Vulg. (quia iniusta cogitatio eorum) from the LXX, which with Jer., Theod. and Syr. seems to have read tar‘îthâm, ‘their thought,’ for tarmîthâm, ‘their deceit.’ It is an Aramaic word, but the occurrence of an Aramaic word in so late a Psalm would not be impossible, and it may be the right reading.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:118
Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes - Compare the notes at Psalms 119:21. Rather, “Thou hast made light of,” or “thou despisest.” The Hebrew word means properly to suspend in a balance; to weigh.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:118
ñ, Samek.113-120. My hiding place and my shield—The psalmist’s experience of perils has increased his confidence and strength. He now declares how little he is influenced by the example of evil doers. His heart is fixed.
Sermons on Psalms 119:118
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Reviving the Righteous Root of Anabaptism by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the state of the church and compares it to a vineyard that has been destroyed. He emphasizes the need for revival and the possibility of Go |
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To the Elect Lady by Bob Bruton | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not just talking about our faith, but also living it out in our actions. He refers to the commandment to walk in truth, whi |
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Psalm 119:10 by Brent Yim | Brent Yim delves into Psalm 119:10, where the psalmist passionately seeks God with his whole heart but acknowledges the struggle of wandering from God's commandments. The psalmist' |
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Meditation May 11, 1661 by Anne Bradstreet | Anne Bradstreet reflects on her recent illness, acknowledging God's faithfulness in sustaining her through sickness and delivering her from adversity. She expresses her desire to s |
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I Sought Him, but I Found Him Not by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of seeking Christ where we have lost Him, whether it be through prayerlessness, sin, or neglecting the Scriptures. He encourages believers t |
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Aspirations After Holiness by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches about the deep desire for holiness, expressing a longing for a heart filled with love, faith, and obedience to God. The sermon emphasizes the need for a penit |
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Seeking God ("Every One That Seeketh findeth.") by Hans R. Waldvogel | Hans R. Waldvogel emphasizes the necessity of seeking God with our whole heart, as true salvation is found in knowing Him. He reflects on the common dissatisfaction among believers |