Psalm 119:104

104 From your guiding principles I gain understanding. That is why I hate every path that leads to lying.

Psalm 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.''

Psalm 119:104 In-Context

102 I have not neglected your regulations, because you have taught me.

103 How sweet the taste of your promise is! It tastes sweeter than honey.

104 From your guiding principles I gain understanding. That is why I hate every path that leads to lying.

105 Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.

106 I took an oath, and I will keep it. I took an oath to follow your regulations, which are based on your righteousness.