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Psalm 119:161-163
New English Translation
Psalm 119:161-163
New English Translation
שׂ/שׁ (Sin/Shin)
161 Rulers pursue me for no reason,
yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions.[a]
162 I rejoice in your instructions,
like one who finds much plunder.[b]
163 I hate and despise deceit;
I love your law.
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:161 tn Heb “and because of your instructions my heart trembles.” The psalmist’s healthy “fear” of the consequences of violating God’s instructions motivates him to obey them. See v. 120.
- Psalm 119:162 tn Heb “like one who finds great plunder.” See Judg 5:30. The image is that of a victorious warrior who finds a large amount of plunder on the field of battle.
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