Psalms 119:113 akjv — I hate vain thoughts: but your law do I love.

American King James Version

"I hate vain thoughts: but your law do I love. "

— Psalms 119:113, American King James Version

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KJV
“ I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.”
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ASV
“I hate them that are of a double mind; But thy law do I love. ”
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WEB
“I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.”
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NET
“ס(Samek) I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.”
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BBE
“ I am a hater of men of doubting mind; but I am a lover of your law.”
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KJVA
“ I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

110

The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from your precepts.

111

Your testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

112

I have inclined my heart to perform your statutes always, even to the end.

113

I hate vain thoughts: but your law do I love.

114

You are my hiding place and my shield: I hope in your word.

115

Depart from me, you evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

116

Uphold me according to your word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

Psalms 119:113 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:113 say?

Psalms 119:113 in the American King James Version reads: “I hate vain thoughts: but your law do I love. ”

Where is Psalms 119:113 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:113 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 113.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 119:113.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:113 in?

Psalms 119:113 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 119:113?

Psalms 119:113 reads (AKJV): “I hate vain thoughts: but your law do I love. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 119:113 akjv — I hate vain thoughts: but your law do I love.

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