Psalms 119:118 net — You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable.

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"You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable."

— Psalms 119:118, NET Bible

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Psalms 119 — Context

115

Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.

116

Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!

117

Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually.

118

You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable.

119

You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules.

120

My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments.

121

ע(Ayin) I do what is fair and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!

Psalms 119:118 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:118 say?
Psalms 119:118 in the NET Bible reads: “You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable.”
Where is Psalms 119:118 in the Bible?
Psalms 119:118 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 118.
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 119:118.
What translation should I read Psalms 119:118 in?
Psalms 119:118 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 119:118?
Psalms 119:118 reads (NET): “You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable.” 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.
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