Psalm 119:167

167 My soul keeps your testimonies; I ¹love them exceedingly.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 119:167 In-Context

165 Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.

166 I hope for your salvation, O Lord, and I do your commandments.

167 My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly.

168 I keep your precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before you. Taw

169 Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me understanding according to your word!

Cross References

• 1. 119:167 [See ver. 163 above]