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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

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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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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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