Psalms 119:85 nasb — The arrogant have dug pits for me, Men who are not in accord with Your law.

NASB

"The arrogant have dug pits for me, Men who are not in accord with Your law."

— Psalms 119:85, NASB

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Psalms 119 — Context

82

My eyes fail with longing for Your word, While I say, "When will You comfort me?"

83

Though I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget Your statutes.

84

How many are the days of Your servant? When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me?

85

The arrogant have dug pits for me, Men who are not in accord with Your law.

86

All Your commandments are faithful; They have persecuted me with a lie; help me!

87

They almost destroyed me on earth, But as for me, I did not forsake Your precepts.

88

Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth.

Psalms 119:85 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:85 say?
Psalms 119:85 in the NASB reads: “The arrogant have dug pits for me, Men who are not in accord with Your law.”
Where is Psalms 119:85 in the Bible?
Psalms 119:85 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 85.
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 119:85.
What translation should I read Psalms 119:85 in?
Psalms 119:85 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 119:85?
Psalms 119:85 reads (NASB): “The arrogant have dug pits for me, Men who are not in accord with 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.
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