Psalms 119:163

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

I hate and abhor falsehood; [But] thy law do I love.

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

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A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Ps 119:128 : 128 Therefore I esteem all [thy] precepts concerning all [things] to be right; [And] I hate every false way.
Prov 6:16-19 : 16 There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood; 18 A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.
Prov 30:8 : 8 Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me:
Amos 5:15 : 15 Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish justice in the gate: it may be that Jehovah, the God of hosts, will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.
Rom 12:9 : 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Eph 4:25 : 25 Wherefore, putting away falsehood, speak ye truth each one with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.
Rev 22:15 : 15 {G1161} Without are the dogs, and the sorcerers, and the fornicators, and the murderers, and the idolaters, and every one that loveth and maketh a lie.
Ps 101:7 : 7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: He that speaketh falsehood shall not be established before mine eyes.
Ps 119:29 : 29 Remove from me the way of falsehood; And grant me thy law graciously.
Ps 119:113 : 113 SAMEKH. I hate them that are of a double mind; But thy law do I love.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 119:112-113
2 verses
83%
112I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes For ever, even unto the end.
113SAMEKH. I hate them that are of a double mind; But thy law do I love.
Ps 119:127-128
2 verses
79%
127Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.
128Therefore I esteem all [thy] precepts concerning all [things] to be right; [And] I hate every false way.
Ps 119:104
78%
104Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way.
Ps 31:6
77%
6I hate them that regard lying vanities; But I trust in Jehovah.
Ps 119:29-30
2 verses
75%
29Remove from me the way of falsehood; And grant me thy law graciously.
30I have chosen the way of faithfulness: Thine ordinances have I set [before me].
Ps 119:69-70
2 verses
74%
69The proud have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.
70Their heart is as fat as grease; But I delight in thy law.
Ps 119:164-167
4 verses
74%
164Seven times a day do I praise thee, Because of thy righteous ordinances.
165Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.
166I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.
167My soul hath observed thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly.
Ps 119:118-119
2 verses
73%
118Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; For their deceit is falsehood.
119Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: Therefore I love thy testimonies.
Ps 119:47
73%
47And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.
Prov 13:5
73%
5A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
Ps 119:97
73%
97MEM. Oh how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.
Ps 119:11
72%
11Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.
Ps 139:21-22
2 verses
72%
21Do not I hate them, O Jehovah, that hate thee? And am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?
22I hate them with perfect hatred: They are become mine enemies.
Ps 119:140-143
4 verses
72%
140Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.
141I am small and despised; [Yet] do I not forget thy precepts.
142Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.
143Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me; [Yet] thy commandments are my delight.
Ps 52:3-4
2 verses
72%
3Thou lovest evil more than good, And lying rather than to speak righteousness. {H5542}
4Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
Ps 119:162
72%
162I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.
Prov 8:13
71%
13The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.
Ps 119:43
71%
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.
Ps 119:174
71%
174I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.
Zech 8:17
71%
17and let none of you devise evil in your hearts against his neighbor; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith Jehovah.
Ps 119:158-160
3 verses
71%
158I beheld the treacherous, and was grieved, Because they observe not thy word.
159Consider how I love thy precepts: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy lovingkindness.
160The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances [endureth] for ever.
Ps 5:6
71%
6Thou wilt destroy them that speak lies: Jehovah abhorreth the blood-thirsty and deceitful man.
Prov 12:22
70%
22Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
Ps 119:53
70%
53Hot indignation hath taken hold upon me, Because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
Ps 26:5
69%
5I hate the assembly of evil-doers, And will not sit with the wicked.
Ps 119:16
69%
16I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
Prov 6:16
69%
16There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:
Ps 119:106
69%
106I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.
Ps 119:34
68%
34Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Ps 101:3
68%
3I will set no base thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; It shall not cleave unto me.
Ps 119:172
68%
172Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.
Ps 119:22
68%
22Take away from me reproach and contempt; For I have kept thy testimonies.
Ps 119:101
68%
101I have refrained my feet from every evil way, That I might observe thy word.
Ps 119:72
68%
72The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver.
Ps 40:8
68%
8I delight to do thy will, O my God; Yea, thy law is within my heart.