Psalms 119:163 nasb — I hate and despise falsehood, But I love Your law.

NASB

"I hate and despise falsehood, But I love Your law."

— Psalms 119:163, NASB

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KJV
“I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.”
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ASV
“I hate and abhor falsehood; But thy law do I love. ”
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WEB
“I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law.”
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NET
“I hate and despise deceit; I love your law.”
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BBE
“I am full of hate and disgust for false words; but I am a lover of your law.”
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KJVA
“I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

160

The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting.

161

Princes persecute me without cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your words.

162

I rejoice at Your word, As one who finds great spoil.

163

I hate and despise falsehood, But I love Your law.

164

Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous ordinances.

165

Those who love Your law have great peace, And nothing causes them to stumble.

166

I hope for Your salvation, O LORD, And do Your commandments.

Psalms 119:163 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:163 say?

Psalms 119:163 in the NASB reads: “I hate and despise falsehood, But I love Your law.”

Where is Psalms 119:163 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:163 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 163.

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 119:163.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:163 in?

Psalms 119:163 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 119:163?

Psalms 119:163 reads (NASB): “I hate and despise falsehood, But I love Your law.” 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 119:163 nasb — I hate and despise falsehood, But I love Your law.

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