Psalms 119:158

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 139:21 : 21 O LORD, do I not hate those who hate you, and despise those who oppose you?
  • Ezek 9:4 : 4 The LORD said to him,“Go through the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of the people who moan and groan over all the abominations practiced in it.”
  • Mark 3:5 : 5 After looking around at them in anger, grieved by the hardness of their hearts, he said to the man,“Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored.
  • Ps 119:53 : 53 Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law.
  • Ps 119:136 : 136 Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.

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    159See how I love your precepts! O LORD, revive me with your loyal love!

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    53Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law.

  • Ps 119:101
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  • Ps 119:136
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    136Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.

  • Ps 119:10-11
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    10With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands!

    11In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.

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    87They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts.

  • Ps 119:110
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    110The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.

  • Ps 119:40
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    40Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance!

  • Ps 119:161-162
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    162I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder.

  • Ps 119:95
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    95The wicked prepare to kill me, yet I concentrate on your rules.

  • Ps 119:69
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    69Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart.

  • Ps 119:8
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    8I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me!

  • Ps 119:118
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    118You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable.

  • Ps 119:143
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    143Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands.

  • Ps 119:115
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    115Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.

  • Ps 119:56
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    56This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts.

  • Ps 119:78
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    78May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts.

  • Ps 119:167-168
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    167I keep your rules; I love them greatly.

    168I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do.

  • Ps 119:74
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    74Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me, for I find hope in your word.

  • Ps 119:148
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    148My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word.

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    21Yes, my spirit was bitter, and my insides felt sharp pain.

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    150Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law.

  • Ps 119:141
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    141I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

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    37Turn my eyes away from what is worthless! Revive me with your word!

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