Psalms 119:165

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:165 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.
Psalms 119:165 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
165Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Great peace have they - See the notes at Isaiah 26:3; compare the notes at Philippians 4:6-7. They have great calmness of mind. They are not troubled and anxious. They believe and feel that all things are well-ordered by thee, and will be conducted to the best result. They, therefore, calmly leave all with thee. As a matter of fact, the friends of God have peace and calmness in their minds, even amidst the troubles, the disappointments, and the reverses of life. The love of God is the best - the only - way to secure permanent peace in the soul. Which love thy law - It is the love of law, and the belief that the law of God is in accordance with justice, that gives peace to their minds. God’s…”
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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
“Offend - Heb. they shall have no stumbling - block, at which they shall stumble and fall into mischief. Psalms 119:175”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Great: Pro 3:1, Pro 3:2, Pro 3:17; Isa 32:17, Isa 57:21; Joh 14:27; Gal 5:22, Gal 5:23, Gal 6:15, Gal 6:16; Phi 4:7 nothing shall offend them: Heb. they shall have no stumbling block, Isa 8:13-15, Isa 28:13, Isa 57:14; Mat 13:21, Mat 24:24; Pe1 2:6-8 Psalms 119:166”
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