Psalms 119:167

167 Kept hath my soul Thy testimonies, And I do love them exceedingly.

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 Abundant peace have those loving Thy law, And they have no stumbling-block.

166 I have waited for Thy salvation, O Jehovah, And Thy commands I have done.

167 Kept hath my soul Thy testimonies, And I do love them exceedingly.

168 I have kept Thy precepts and Thy testimonies, For all my ways are before Thee!

169 [Taw.] My loud cry cometh near before Thee, O Jehovah; According to Thy word cause me to understand.