Psalms 119:3

Psalms 119:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.
• New International Version (NIV)they do no wrong but follow his ways.
• English Standard Version (ESV)who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!
• New King James Version (NKJV)They also do no iniquity; They walk in His ways.

Context of Psalms 119:3

1Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. 2Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. 4You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. 5Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!

Psalms 119:3 word by word

אַ֭ף לֹֽא־פָעֲל֣וּ עַוְלָ֑ה בִּדְרָכָ֥יו הָלָֽכוּ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• They also doפָּעַלpâ‛al · to workH6466
• no iniquityעַוְלָה‛evel ‛âvel ‛avlâh ‛ôlâh ‛ôlâh · injusticeH5766
• they walkהָלַךְhâlak · to go: walkH1980
• in his waysדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870

Cross-references for Psalms 119:3

• 1 John 3:9Those who have been born into God’s family do not make a practice of sinning, because God’s life is in them. So they can’t keep on sinning, because they are children of God.
• 1 John 5:18We know that God’s children do not make a practice of sinning, for God’s Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them.

Commentaries on Psalms 119:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3They also do no iniquity - They avoid all idolatry, injustice, and wrong; and they walk in God's ways, not in those ways to which an evil heart might entice them, nor those in which the thoughtless and the profligate tread.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3They also do no iniquity - See the notes at 1 John 3:9. The meaning is, that they are righteous; their character is that they do that which is right. It cannot mean that all persons who are religious are actually and absolutely perfect - for no man would hold this opinion; no one does hold it. It is general language such as is commonly used to describe an upright or righteous man. The declaration is true of all who are the friends of God - or, who are…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-4Wise people are happy. They have integrity (see Psalm 84:11) and follow God's guidance. They obey God's teachings and seek them with complete devotion (see Psalm 27:7; 119:10, 45, 94, 155). They reject all evil forms. Compare Psalm 1:1–2.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. his ways--the course He reveals as right.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 119:3

• Holiness
• Instruction
• Law
• Perfection
• Righteous
• Sinlessness

In the dictionaries

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• Delight
• Depart
• Establish
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• Horror
• Incline
• Judgment
• Let

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