Psalms 119:104

104 From your precepts I gain understanding; this is why I hate every false way.

Psalms 119:104 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:104

Through thy precepts I get understanding
Of the will of God; of his worship, the nature and manner of it; of his ordinances, their use and importance; and of his doctrines, and the excellency of them;

therefore I hate every false way;
of worship; all superstition and will worship, the commandments and inventions of men, and every false doctrine; all lies in hypocrisy, for no lie is of the truth; every thing that is contrary to the word of God, and is not according to truth and godliness. The Targum is,

``I hate every lying man.''

Psalms 119:104 In-Context

102 I don't turn away from your rulings, because you have instructed me.
103 How sweet to my tongue is your promise, truly sweeter than honey in my mouth!
104 From your precepts I gain understanding; this is why I hate every false way.
105 (Nun) Your word is a lamp for my foot and light on my path.
106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, that I will observe your righteous rulings.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.