Psalms 119:140

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:140 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.
Psalms 119:140 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
140Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thy word is very pure - Margin, “tried or refined.” See the word explained in the notes at Psalms 18:30. Therefore thy servant loveth it - Therefore I love it. I love it because it is pure, holy, true; not merely because it will save me. Apart from all reference to myself. I love thy truth as truth; I love purity as purity; I love law as law; I love holiness as holiness. This is true religion. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Pure - Without the least mixture of falsehood. Psalms 119:142”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Thy word: Gold has need to be refined; but thy word is purity itself, reflecting the holiness of Jehovah's character and government, and requiring and leading to purity of heart and life. pure: Heb. tried, or refined, Psa 119:128, Psa 12:6, Psa 18:30, Psa 19:8; Pro 30:5; Rom 7:12, Rom 7:16, Rom 7:22; Pe1 2:2; Pe2 1:21 Psalms 119:141”
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