Psalm 119:104

104 From Thy precepts I have understanding, Therefore I have hated every false path!

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 From Thy judgments I turned not aside, For Thou -- Thou hast directed me.

103 How sweet to my palate hath been Thy saying, Above honey to my mouth.

104 From Thy precepts I have understanding, Therefore I have hated every false path!

105 [Nun.] A lamp to my foot [is] Thy word, And a light to my path.

106 I have sworn, and I confirm [it], To keep the judgments of Thy righteousness.