Psalms 119:163
Psalms 119:163 in Multiple Translations
I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love.
I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.
I hate and abhor falsehood; But thy law do I love.
I am full of hate and disgust for false words; but I am a lover of your law.
I hate and detest lies, but I love your teachings.
I hate falshoode and abhorre it, but thy Lawe doe I loue.
Falsehood I have hated, yea I abominate [it], Thy law I have loved.
I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law.
I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.
I thoroughly hate [DOU] all lies but I love your laws.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:163
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Psalms 119:163 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שֶׁ֣קֶר
שָׂ֭נֵאתִי
וַ/אֲתַעֵ֑בָה
תּוֹרָתְ/ךָ֥
אָהָֽבְתִּי
שֶׁ֣קֶר
sheqer
H8267
deception
N-ms
שָׂ֭נֵאתִי
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
וַ/אֲתַעֵ֑בָה
taʻâb
H8581
to abhor
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
תּוֹרָתְ/ךָ֥
tôwrâh
H8451
instruction
N-fs | Suff
אָהָֽבְתִּי
ʼâhab
H157
to love
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:163
שֶׁ֣קֶר
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.
שָׂ֭נֵאתִי
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
וַ/אֲתַעֵ֑בָה
taʻâb
H8581
"to abhor"
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
To abhor or detest something is what this Hebrew word means, and it is often used in a moral or ritual sense. It can also mean to cause something to be detested.
Definition: 1) to abhor, be abominable, do abominably 1a) (Niphal) to be abhorred, be detested 1a1) in the ritual sense 1a2) in the ethical sense 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to loathe, abhor, regard as an abomination 1b1a) in the ritual sense 1b1b) in the ethical sense 1b2) to cause to be an abomination 1c) (Hiphil) to make abominable, do abominably 1c1) in the ritual sense 1c2) in the ethical sense Also means: ta.av (תָּאַב "to loathe" H8374)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: (make to be) abhor(-red), (be, commit more, do) abominable(-y), [idiom] utterly. See also: Deuteronomy 7:26; Psalms 53:2; Psalms 5:7.
תּוֹרָתְ/ךָ֥
tôwrâh
H8451
"instruction"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.
Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.
אָהָֽבְתִּי
ʼâhab
H157
"to love"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:163
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- Psalms 119:163 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:163
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:163
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:163
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:163
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:163
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:163
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:163
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:163
- Sermons on Psalms 119:163
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
161Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart fears only Your word.
162I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.
163I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love.
164Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments. 165Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:128 | Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way. |
| 2 | Proverbs 6:16–19 | There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers. |
| 3 | Romans 12:9 | Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. |
| 4 | Amos 5:15 | Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.” |
| 5 | Psalms 119:29 | Remove me from the path of deceit and graciously grant me Your law. |
| 6 | Revelation 22:15 | But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. |
| 7 | Psalms 101:7 | No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence. |
| 8 | Psalms 119:113 | The double-minded I despise, but Your law I love. |
| 9 | Proverbs 30:8 | Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread that is my portion. |
| 10 | Ephesians 4:25 | Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another. |
Psalms 119:163 Summary
[Psalms 119:163 means that we should have a strong dislike for anything that is not true, and instead love and follow God's law, which is the truth and the way to life, as seen in John 14:6. This is because God's law is good and perfect, and it shows us how to live a life that is pleasing to Him. By loving God's law, we can have abundant peace and not stumble as we navigate life's challenges, as seen in Psalms 119:165. We can start by being honest and truthful in all our interactions, and by studying and applying God's law in our daily lives, just like the Psalmist who rejoices in God's promise like one who finds great spoil in Psalms 119:162.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to hate and abhor falsehood in Psalms 119:163?
To hate and abhor falsehood means to have a strong dislike for anything that is not true, just like God hates sin and falsehood as seen in Proverbs 6:16-19, and instead, love and follow God's law as it is the truth and the way to life, as Jesus said in John 14:6.
Why is it important to love God's law as mentioned in Psalms 119:163?
Loving God's law is important because it shows our commitment to following God's will and living a life that is pleasing to Him, as seen in Psalms 119:165, and it also brings us abundant peace and helps us to not stumble as we navigate life's challenges.
How can we apply Psalms 119:163 in our daily lives?
We can apply Psalms 119:163 by being honest and truthful in all our interactions, and by making a conscious effort to study and follow God's law as outlined in the Bible, just like the Psalmist who rejoices in God's promise like one who finds great spoil in Psalms 119:162.
What is the relationship between loving God's law and hating falsehood?
Loving God's law and hating falsehood are closely related, as seen in Psalms 119:163, because when we love God's law, we will naturally hate anything that is contrary to it, including falsehood, and this is in line with God's character as seen in Romans 12:9 where it says to abhor what is evil and hold fast to what is good.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be tolerating or even embracing falsehood, and how can I begin to hate and abhor it like the Psalmist?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my love for God's law in my daily life, and what impact will this have on my relationships and decisions?
- How can I balance my desire to hate and abhor falsehood with the need to love and forgive those who may be deceiving or misleading others, as seen in Matthew 18:21-22?
- What are some practical steps I can take to study and apply God's law in my life, and how will this help me to love it more deeply?
- How can I use Psalms 119:163 as a prayer, asking God to help me hate and abhor falsehood and to love His law more and more each day?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:163
I hate and abhor lying,.... The sin of lying in common conversation, which owes its rise to Satan, the father of lies; is common to human nature, though very dishonourable to it; exceeding unbecoming
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:163
I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love. I hate and abhor lying - all that is false, deceitful, or self-deceiving (being contrary to thy law) in doctrine and in practice: all the world's
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:163
Ver. 163. Lying; or, falsehood; either, 1. In my speech and actions; all hypocrisy and deceit, which is the common practice of mine enemies, and of all godless politicians: or, 2. In doctrine and worship, as this word seems to be used, , because both there and here it is opposed to God’ s law.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:163
Psalms 119:163 I hate and abhor lying: [but] thy law do I love.Ver. 163. I hate and abhor lying] Utitur atroci verbo, abominatus sum, I hate it as I hate hell itself; and yet lying was David’ s sin after a special manner. See Psalms 119:29. But thy law do I love] All hatred comes from love of the contrary. "Ye that love the Lord, hate evil," Psalms 97:10.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:163
Verse 163. I - abhor lying] Perhaps they might have made the confessions which the Chaldeans required, and by mental reservation have kept an inward firm adherence to their creed; but this, in the sight of the God of truth, must have been lying; and at such a sacrifice they would not purchase their enlargement, even from their captivity.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:163
163. I hate falsehood and will abhor it] Falsehood denotes heathenism and heathenish tendencies, in contrast to the truth of God’s law. Cp. Psalms 119:29; Psalms 119:104; Psalms 119:128. The best attested text reads will abhor.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:163
I hate and abhor lying - The mention of lying here particularly seems to have been suggested by the necessity, from the structure of the psalm, of finding some word at the beginning of the verse
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:163
ùׁ, Shin.161-168. Princes have persecuted me—Persecutions still return, yet “the joy of the Lord” is his strength.
Sermons on Psalms 119:163
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Papist Doctrine of Oaths by Ian Paisley | Ian Paisley delivers a powerful sermon exposing the deceit and falsehoods within the Popery system, emphasizing how lies and hypocrisy are deeply ingrained in its fabric. He highli |
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The Christian's Hate Life by Jack Hyles | Jack Hyles preaches on the necessity of having love accompanied by hate, emphasizing that true love cannot exist without hating its opposite. He explains that qualities like patien |
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A Detestable, Stinking Weed by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the destructive nature of lying, identifying Satan as the father of lies and the originator of sin. He explains that lying not only reflects the character |
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God Loves the Whole World by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh delves into the apparent contradictions in the Bible regarding loving the world, highlighting the need to understand the different meanings of the word 'world' in diffe |
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The Sin of All Sins by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher shares two stories to emphasize the importance of not hiding our sins. The first story is about a man who was trapped in a trailer that caught fire, bu |
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"The Power of the Word" by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the transformative power of God's Word, asserting that true faith in its truth is essential for experiencing its life-giving energy. He argues that the Word i |
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Examine Yourselves in the Light of God's Grace by Robert Traill | Robert Traill preaches on the importance of not frustrating the grace of God by seeking righteousness through the law, emphasizing that true believers cannot commit this sin. He hi |