Psalm 119:167

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

Psalm 119:167 in Other Translations

167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.

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

167 I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much.

167 My soul guards and keeps all your instructions - oh, how much I love them!

167 My soul hath observed thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly.

167 I have obeyed your written instructions. I have loved them very much.

167 I obey Your decrees and love them greatly.

167 I obey your covenant laws, because I love them greatly.

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, 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.

Cross References

• 1. ver 47