Psalms 119:167

167 I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.

Psalms 119:167 in Other Translations

KJV
167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
ESV
167 My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly.
NLT
167 I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much.
MSG
167 My soul guards and keeps all your instructions - oh, how much I love them!
CSB
167 I obey Your decrees and love them greatly.

Psalms 119:167 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:167

My soul hath kept thy testimonies
The word of God, which he kept cordially and heartily; and in his heart, laid it up there; and with his whole soul observed the doctrines and kept the precepts of it;

and I love them exceedingly;
and kept them from a principle of love, and not with mercenary and selfish views; and this love was exceeding great, not cold nor lukewarm, but ardent and fervent, love in the superlative degree.

Psalms 119:167 In-Context

165 Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
166 I wait for your salvation, LORD, and I follow your commands.
167 I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.
168 I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you.
169 May my cry come before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word.

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