Psalms 119:104

104 Through thy precepts I have obtained understanding; therefore I have hated 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 have not departed from thy judgments, for thou hast taught me.
103 How sweet have been thy spoken words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through thy precepts I have obtained understanding; therefore I have hated every false way.
105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my way.
106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep the judgments of thy righteousness.
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