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Psalms 119:163

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

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Psalms 119:163

COMBINED MEANING

hate

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

lying

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1. Reclining, resting, remaining, or being situated in a place. 2. Speaking or representing what is false or deceptive. 3. Lying with a person; having sexual intercourse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

law

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Sense 1: An authoritative rule, command, ordinance, instruction, standard, or body of requirements. Sense 2: The writings containing such instruction. Sense 3: A governing principle, power, regular order, or civil rule. Sense 4: In family compounds, relationship by marriage.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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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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