Psalm 119:165

Translations

Modern

Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.

Traditional

Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

Literal

Great prosperity is unto those loving Your law, and nothing to them is a stumbling block.

Latin

Pax multa diligentibus legem tuam, et non est illis scandalum.

Original

Hebrew

English

Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.

Notes

Psalms 119:161–168

Shin (ש) is the twenty-first letter of the alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist looks beyond his adversaries to the peace of God. This perspective allows him to praise God throughout the day.

Psalms 119:1–176

This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:

“Instructions”
“law”
“words”
“commandments”
“statutes”
“judgments”
“promises”
“precepts“

These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.

Related verses

Proverbs 3:1–2
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
Isaiah 32:17
The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 5:22–23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
1 Peter 2:6–8
For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
Proverbs 3:23
Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.
1 John 2:10
Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause of stumbling in him.
Isaiah 57:21
“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”
Proverbs 3:17
All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.
Matthew 13:21
But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.

Glossary

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Topics

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Psalm 119:165

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