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Psalms 119:128
128Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way.
Psalms 119:128 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
- New International Version (NIV)and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right; I hate every false way.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore all Your precepts concerning all things I consider to be right; I hate every false way.
Context of Psalms 119:128
126Lord, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions. 127Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. 129Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! 130The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.
Read all of Psalms 119Psalms 119:128 word by word
עַל־כֵּ֤ן׀ כָּל־פִּקּ֣וּדֵי כֹ֣ל יִשָּׁ֑רְתִּי כָּל־אֹ֖רַח שֶׁ֣קֶר שָׂנֵֽאתִי׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 119:128
- Psalms 119:6Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.
- Psalms 19:7The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
- Deuteronomy 4:8And what great nation has decrees and regulations as righteous and fair as this body of instructions that I am giving you today?
- Proverbs 30:5Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
- Romans 7:12But still, the law itself is holy, and its commands are holy and right and good.
- Psalms 119:104Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life.
Commentaries on Psalms 119:128
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 128Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right - literally, “Therefore all the commandments of all I regard as right.” The idea seems to be, that he regarded as right and just all the commandments of God pertaining to “every” thing and “every” person; all, considered in every way; all, wherever the law extended, and whomsoever it embraced; all the law pertaining to duty toward God and toward man. He saw in the “violation” of the…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 121-128Verses 121-128 Happy is the man, who, acting upon gospel principles, does justice to all around. Christ our Surety, having paid our debt and ransom, secures all the blessings of salvation to every true believer. The psalmist expects the word of God's righteousness, and no other salvation than what is secured by that word, which cannot fall to the ground. We deserve no favour form God; we are most easy when we cast ourselves upon God's mercy, and refer…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 121-128Ayin (ע) is the sixteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm. The servant of the Lord struggles to endure the evil around him. He confidently asks the Lord to rescue him right away!Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 127-128127-128. Therefore--that is, In view of these benefits, or, Because of the glory of Thy law, so much praised in the previous parts of the Psalm. I love ... [and] Therefore (repeated)--All its precepts, on all subjects, are estimable for their purity, and lead one imbued with their spirit to hate all evil (Psa 19:10). The Word of God admits of no eclecticism; its least title is perfect (Psa 12:6; Mt 5:17-19). PE. (Psa 119:129-136).Read the comment
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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
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