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Psalms 119:163–164

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I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.
Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.
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From verse 163

  1. Psalms 119:128Rank 1 from verse 163
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    128Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

  2. Proverbs 6:16–19Rank 2 from verse 163
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    16¶ These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

    17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

    18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

    19A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

  3. Romans 12:9Rank 3 from verse 163
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    9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

  4. Amos 5:15Rank 4 from verse 163
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    15Hate 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.

  5. Psalms 119:29Rank 5 from verse 163
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    29Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.

From verse 164

  1. Psalms 119:62Rank 1 from verse 164
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    62At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

  2. Psalms 55:17Rank 2 from verse 164
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    17Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

  3. Psalms 97:8Rank 3 from verse 164
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    8Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O Lord.

  4. Psalms 48:11Rank 4 from verse 164
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    11Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.

  5. Revelation 19:2Rank 5 from verse 164
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    2For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

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Psalms 119:163

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hate

To feel strong dislike, aversion, or enmity toward; in comparisons, to love less.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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abhor

To hate extremely, detest, reject, or regard with loathing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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law

A rule, command, or body of commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or the law given through Moses, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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love

Affection, goodwill, devoted regard, or charity; as a verb, to regard with such affection or goodwill.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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Psalms 119:164

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day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

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praise

Approval, honour, or commendation expressed in words or song; also to commend, extol, or glorify.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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righteous

Just, right, or conforming to God's law and judgment; equitable or upright; as a noun, a person characterized as righteous.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

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162I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

163I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.

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164Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

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165Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

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