Psalms 119:167

Psalms 119:167 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
• English Standard Version (ESV)My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly.
• New King James Version (NKJV)My soul keeps Your testimonies, And I love them exceedingly.
• New Living Translation (NLT)I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much.

Context of Psalms 119:167

165Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. 166I wait for your salvation, Lord, and I follow your commands. I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly. 168I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you. 169May my cry come before you, Lord; give me understanding according to your word.

Psalms 119:167 word by word

שָֽׁמְרָ֣ה נַ֭פְשִׁי עֵדֹתֶ֑יךָ וָאֹהֲבֵ֥ם מְאֹֽד׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• My soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soulH5315
• hath keptשָׁמַרshâmar · to keep: obeyH8104
• thy testimoniesעֵדָה‛êdâh · testimonyH5713
• and I loveאָהֵב'âhab 'âhêb · to love: loverH157
• them exceedinglyמְאֹדme'ôd · muchH3966

Cross-references for Psalms 119:167

• Psalms 119:6Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
• John 14:21Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”
• John 15:9“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
• Hebrews 10:16“This is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.”
• Psalms 40:8I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.”
• Romans 7:22For in my inner being I delight in God’s law;

Commentaries on Psalms 119:167

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 167My soul hath kept thy testimonies, and I love them exeeedingly - I am conscious of loving them; I feel an inward assurance that I do love them.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 161-168Verses 161-168 Those whose hearts stand in awe of God's word, will rather endure the wrath of man, than break the law of God. By the word of God we are unspeakable gainers. Every man hates to have a lie told him, but we should more hate telling a lie; by the latter we give an affront to God. The more we see the beauty of truth, the more we shall see the hateful deformity of a lie. We are to praise God even for afflictions; through grace we get good from…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 161-168Shin (ש) is the twenty-first letter of the alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm. The psalmist looks beyond his adversaries to the peace of God. This perspective allows him to praise God throughout the day.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 166-168166-168. As they keep God's law from motives of love for it, and are free from slavish fear, the are ready to subject their lives to His inspection.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 119:167

• Affections
• Word of God

In the dictionaries

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Commentaries on Psalms 119

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings