Psalms 119:163 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I hate and despise lying, but I love your law.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is expressing their strong hatred for dishonesty while declaring their deep love for God's truth and commands.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which is an elaborate poem celebrating God's law and word. The psalm was likely written during or after Israel's exile, when the people were rediscovering the importance of God's commands for righteous living. The Hebrew poetry uses strong emotional language to contrast the psalmist's feelings toward falsehood versus God's truth.

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