Psalms 119:104

104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore 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 have not turned aside from thine ordinances; For thou hast taught me.
103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! [Yea, sweeter] than honey to my mouth!
104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way.
105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.
106 I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.
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