Psalm 119:163
Old Testament • 5 words with Strong's data
"I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love."
Word-by-Word Analysis
שֶׁקֶר
sheqer
an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
תּוֹרָה
tôwrâh
a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
אָהַב
ʼâhab
to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
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Cross References
Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.
Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.
Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.
Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:
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