King James Version
psalm 119:163 in the King James Version says “I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.”
psalm 119:163 · KJV
SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.
Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. nothing: Heb. they shall have no stumblingblock
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