Psalms 119:104

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:104 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way. NUN.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way. NUN.
Psalms 119:104 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
104Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way. NUN.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Through thy precepts I get understanding, etc.] Of the will of God; of his worship, the nature and manner of it; of his ordinances, their use and importance; and of his doctrines, and the excellency of them; therefore I hate every false way; of worship; all superstition and will worship, the commandments and inventions of men, and every false doctrine; all lies in hypocrisy, for no lie is of the truth; every thing that is contrary to the word of God, and is not according to truth and godliness. The Targum is, “I hate every lying man.” n, NUN.--The Fourteenth Part.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Through thy precepts I get understanding - A true understanding; a correct view of things; a knowledge of thee, of myself, of the human character, of the destiny of man, of the way of salvation - the best, and the only essential knowledge for man. This knowledge the psalmist obtained from the “precepts” of God; that is, all that God had communicated by revelation. This passage expresses in few words what had been said more at length in Psalms 119:98-100. Therefore I hate every false way - I see that which is right and true, and I pursue it. In proportion as I have a just knowledge of truth and duty, I hate that which is false and evil. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Through: Psa 119:98, Psa 119:100 therefore: Psa 119:128, Psa 36:4, Psa 97:10, Psa 101:3; Pro 8:13; Amo 5:15; Rom 12:9 false way: Psa 119:29, Psa 119:30; Pro 14:12; Mat 7:13 Psalms 119:105”
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