Psalm 119:167

167 (118-167) My soul hath kept thy testimonies and hath loved 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 (118-165) Much peace have they that love thy law, and to them there is no stumbling. block.

166 (118-166) I looked for thy salvation, O Lord: and I loved thy commandments.

167 (118-167) My soul hath kept thy testimonies and hath loved them exceedingly.

168 (118-168) I have kept thy commandments and thy testimonies: because all my ways are in thy sight.

169 (118-169) Let my supplication, O Lord, come near in thy sight: give me understanding according to thy word.