Psalms 119:101 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I have kept myself away from every evil path, so that I could obey your word.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying they've deliberately avoided doing wrong things in order to stay faithful to God's commands.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which is an extended meditation on God's law and word. It was likely written during or after the Babylonian exile when the Jewish people were rediscovering the importance of God's written law. The psalm emphasizes how God's word serves as a guide for righteous living and protection from moral pitfalls.

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