Psalms 119:167

Psalms 119:167 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
• New International Version (NIV)I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.
• 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.

Context of Psalms 119:167

165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. 166I long for your rescue, Lord, so I have obeyed your commands. I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. 168Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. 169O Lord, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised.

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 will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.
• John 14:21Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them.”
• John 15:9“I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love.
• Hebrews 10:16“This is the new covenant I will make with my people on that day, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.”
• Psalms 40:8I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart.”
• Romans 7:22I love God’s law with all my heart.

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

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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