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Psalms 119:163 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Psalms 119:163 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 119 verse 163 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.”
Psalms 119:163 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:163
I hate and abhor lying (שֶׁקֶר שָׂנֵאתִי וַאֲתַעֵבָה, sheqer saneti va'ata'evah)—Two intensifying verbs: sane (hate) and ta'av (abhor, detest, loathe). Sheqer means 'lie, falsehood, deception, emptiness.' The double-verb construction emphasizes vehement rejection. Contrast: but thy law do I love (תּוֹרָתְךָ אָהָבְתִּי, toratekha ahavti). Love for Torah (ahavah) drives hatred of sheqer.Jesus is 'the truth' (aletheia, John 14:6) and cannot lie (Hebrews 6:18). Satan is 'father of lies' (John 8:44). The psalm's either/or—love Torah or love sheqer—anticipates Christ's 'no man can serve two masters'...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:163
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“Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.”
“seven which are an abomination to him:”
“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”
“Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.”
“love good”
“He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.”
“putting away falsehood”
“Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:”
“but I love your law.”
“the sorcerers”