Psalm 119:104

104 (118-104) By thy commandments I have had understanding: therefore have I hated every way of iniquity.

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 (118-102) I have not declined from thy judgments, because thou hast set me a law.

103 (118-103) How sweet are thy words to my palate! more than honey to my mouth.

104 (118-104) By thy commandments I have had understanding: therefore have I hated every way of iniquity.

105 (118-105) Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my paths.

106 (118-106) I have sworn and am determined to keep the judgments of thy justice.