Psalms 119:165
Psalms 119:165 in Multiple Translations
Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing can make them stumble.
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.
Great peace have lovers of your law; they have no cause for falling.
Those who love your teachings have wonderful peace and nothing trips them up.
They that loue thy Law, shall haue great prosperitie, and they shall haue none hurt.
Abundant peace have those loving Thy law, And they have no stumbling-block.
Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.
Great peace have they who love thy law: and nothing shall cause them to stumble.
Things go well for those who love your laws; there is nothing adverse/bad that will happen to them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:165
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Psalms 119:165 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שָׁל֣וֹם
רָ֭ב
לְ/אֹהֲבֵ֣י
תוֹרָתֶ֑/ךָ
וְ/אֵֽין
לָ֥/מוֹ
מִכְשֽׁוֹל
שָׁל֣וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
N-ms
רָ֭ב
rab
H7227
many
Adj
לְ/אֹהֲבֵ֣י
ʼâhab
H157
to love
Prep | V-Qal
תוֹרָתֶ֑/ךָ
tôwrâh
H8451
instruction
N-fs | Suff
וְ/אֵֽין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
לָ֥/מוֹ
Prep | Suff
מִכְשֽׁוֹל
mikshôwl
H4383
stumbling
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:165
שָׁל֣וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
רָ֭ב
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
לְ/אֹהֲבֵ֣י
ʼâhab
H157
"to love"
Prep | V-Qal
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
תוֹרָתֶ֑/ךָ
tôwrâh
H8451
"instruction"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.
Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.
וְ/אֵֽין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
לָ֥/מוֹ
""
Prep | Suff
מִכְשֽׁוֹל
mikshôwl
H4383
"stumbling"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a stumbling block or obstacle, literal or figurative. It can refer to an idol or something that causes someone to sin, as seen in the books of Leviticus and Matthew. The word is often associated with things that lead people astray.
Definition: 1) a stumbling, means or occasion of stumbling, stumbling block 1a) stumbling, fall 1b) means or occasion of stumbling, stumbling block
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: caused to fall, offence, [idiom] (no-) thing offered, ruin, stumbling-block. See also: Leviticus 19:14; Ezekiel 7:19; Psalms 119:165.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:165
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- Context
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- Psalms 119:165 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:165
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:165
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:165
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:165
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:165
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:165
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:165
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:165
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:165
- Sermons on Psalms 119:165
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
163I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love.
164Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments.
165Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.
166I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments. 167I obey Your testimonies and love them greatly.Cross References
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| 1 | Proverbs 3:1–2 | My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. |
| 2 | Isaiah 32:17 | The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. |
| 3 | Isaiah 26:3 | You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Philippians 4:7 | And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. |
| 6 | Galatians 5:22–23 | But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. |
| 7 | Proverbs 3:23 | Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. |
| 8 | 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.” To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed. |
| 9 | Isaiah 57:21 | “There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.” |
| 10 | Proverbs 3:17 | All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. |
Psalms 119:165 Summary
This verse, Psalms 119:165, promises that when we love God's instruction, we will have abundant peace in our lives, and nothing will be able to make us stumble. This means that when we make God's Word a priority and obey it, we can trust Him to give us peace, even in difficult circumstances, as seen in Isaiah 26:3. Loving God's instruction is not just about following rules, but about having a deep relationship with Him, and as we trust in Him, we can experience the peace that Jesus promised in John 14:27. By loving and obeying God's instruction, we can have confidence that He will guide us and keep us from stumbling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to love God's instruction?
Loving God's instruction means having a deep affection and reverence for His Word, as seen in Psalms 119:165, and being committed to obeying it, as Jesus taught in John 14:15.
How can we have abundant peace in our lives?
According to Psalms 119:165, abundant peace belongs to those who love God's instruction, and as Romans 5:1 teaches, we can have peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ.
What does it mean to stumble in the context of this verse?
To stumble, in this context, means to fall into sin or to be led astray, but as Psalms 119:165 promises, those who love God's instruction will not stumble, and as Proverbs 3:23 reminds us, we will not stumble when we trust in the Lord.
Is it possible to love God's instruction and still experience difficulties in life?
Yes, it is possible to love God's instruction and still face challenges, as many biblical examples show, including Job and the apostle Paul, but as Psalms 119:165 and Philippians 4:7 promise, God's peace can be ours even in the midst of trials.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my love for God's instruction in my daily life?
- How has loving God's instruction brought peace into my life, and are there areas where I need to seek more of His peace?
- What are some potential stumbling blocks in my life that I need to be aware of, and how can I trust God to help me avoid them?
- In what ways can I prioritize God's instruction and make it a central part of my relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:165
Great peace have they which love thy law,.... The Targum adds, "in this world.'' Great prosperity, especially prosperity of soul, inward peace, peace of conscience, peace in Christ, and from him,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:165
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. Great peace have they which love thy law - (Proverbs 3:2; Proverbs 3:17; Isaiah 32:17).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:165
Ver. 165. Great peace; either outward prosperity and happiness, which God in his law hath expressly promised to good men; or at least inward peace, satisfaction and tranquility of mind, arising from the sense of God’ s love to them and watchful care over them in all the concerns of this life and of the next. Have they, Heb. is to them, or shall be to them; for the verb being not expressed, it may be understood either way. Although they may meet with some disturbance, yet their end shall be peace, as is said, . Nothing shall offend them, Heb. they shall have no stumbling-block, to wit, such at which they shall stumble and fall into mischief and utter ruin, as ungodly men have, before whom God doth oft lay stumbling-blocks, or occasions of sin and destruction, as it is affirmed by God himself, , out of .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:165
Psalms 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.Ver. 165. Great peace have they which love thy law] The fruit of righteousness shall be peace, Isaiah 32:17, even the peace of God, the joy of faith, a heaped up happiness. And nothing shall offend them] Heb. they shall have no stumbling block; non pereunt, quicquid accidat, though they fall, they shall arise; for the Lord putteth under his hand, Psalms 37:24
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:165
(165) Nothing shall offend them.—See margin. Perhaps the verse should take the form of a wish: great peace to the lovers of Thy law; no stumbling-block to them. Or, it may be, great peace have they who love Thy word and who find no hindrance. It was not the fact that the faithful did not stumble.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:165
Verse 165. Great peace have they] They have peace in their conscience, and joy in the Holy Spirit; and Nothing shall offend] Stumble, or put them out of the way.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:165
165. Those who love the law find it a spring of constant inward peace, even in the midst of outward persecution: and they have none occasion of stumbling (R.V.). Cp. 1 John 2:10, and the LXX here, οὐκἔστιναὐτοῖςσκάνδαλον. “They walk firmly and safely on the clear path of duty” without stumbling and falling through sin. Cp. Ezekiel 18:30, “Repent … and iniquity shall not be a stumblingblock unto you.” They are not ‘scandalized,’ made to stumble and driven into scepticism by the sight of the anomalies of the world, such as suffering goodness and triumphant wickedness. “They are free from the ‘stumbling of heart’ (1 Samuel 25:31)—the paralysing weakness—which follows on the consciousness of having wronged, or of bearing ill-will to, a brother” (Kay). The P.B.V. and they are not offended at it appears to be Coverdale’s mistaken paraphrase of the Zόrich Version, “und werdend sich niemermer stossen.” 166 a. From Genesis 49:18, with the substitution of a later word sibbηr for hope for the sake of the initial letter. and have done thy commandments] To the LXX the phrase seemed over-bold, and they substituted and loved (cp. Psalms 119:163). The same feeling may have prompted Coverdale to render “done after thy commandments.” 167 a. Cp. 129 b. and I love] P.B.V. and loved is from LXX through Vulg.
So also Jer.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:165
Great peace have they - See the notes at Isaiah 26:3; compare the notes at Phi 4:6-7. They have great calmness of mind. They are not troubled and anxious.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:165
ùׁ, Shin.161-168. Princes have persecuted me—Persecutions still return, yet “the joy of the Lord” is his strength.
Sermons on Psalms 119:165
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How Much Is Your-Bible Worth? by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of treasuring and prioritizing the Word of God. He shares personal anecdotes about the challenges of waking up in the morning |
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Holiness & Righteousness - Prayer Meeting (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher starts by sharing a personal anecdote about doodling an eagle and giving it away to someone who admired it. He then discusses the importance of being e |
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My Peace by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the difference between how the world gives and how Jesus gives. He uses the example of a cautious deacon in the church who would carefully m |
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(John - Part 47): Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of having faith in God rather than relying on worldly things. He emphasizes that while material possessions and achievements m |
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The Consequences of Preaching the Truth by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of enduring through trials and attacks from the enemy, focusing on the need to keep one's eyes on God and find strength in His Word. It highli |
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(Pdf Book) Perfect Security by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh emphasizes the significance of recognizing the Lord as our Rock, Fortress, Deliverer, and God, illustrating how these attributes provide spiritual security and strength |
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The Blessedness of the Unoffended by Mose Stoltzfus | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of John the Baptist and his moments of doubt and discouragement while in prison. Despite having boldly proclaimed Jesus as the Lamb |