Psalms 119:69
Psalms 119:69 in Multiple Translations
Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my heart.
The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
The proud have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.
The men of pride have said false things about me; but I will keep your orders in my heart.
Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies; but I whole-heartedly follow your commands.
The proud haue imagined a lie against me: but I wil keepe thy precepts with my whole heart.
Forged against me falsehood have the proud, I with the whole heart keep Thy precepts.
The proud have smeared a lie upon me. With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts.
The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
Proud people have told many lies about me, but the truth is that with all my inner being I obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.
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Psalms 119:69 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
טָפְל֬וּ
עָלַ֣/י
שֶׁ֣קֶר
זֵדִ֑ים
אֲ֝נִ֗י
בְּ/כָל
לֵ֤ב
אֱצֹּ֬ר
פִּקּוּדֶֽי/ךָ
טָפְל֬וּ
ṭâphal
H2950
to smear
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
עָלַ֣/י
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
שֶׁ֣קֶר
sheqer
H8267
deception
N-ms
זֵדִ֑ים
zêd
H2086
arrogant
Adj
אֲ֝נִ֗י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
לֵ֤ב
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms
אֱצֹּ֬ר
nâtsar
H5341
to watch
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
פִּקּוּדֶֽי/ךָ
piqqûwd
H6490
precept
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:69
טָפְל֬וּ
ṭâphal
H2950
"to smear"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To smear means to stick something on like a patch, and can also mean to falsely accuse someone. It is used in the Bible to describe covering or hiding something.
Definition: (Qal) to smear, plaster over, stick, glue
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: forge(-r), sew up. See also: Job 13:4; Job 14:17; Psalms 119:69.
עָלַ֣/י
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שֶׁ֣קֶר
sheqer
H8267
"deception"
N-ms
This word refers to deception or falsehood, often implying a sense of betrayal or disappointment. It's used in the Bible to describe lies, false testimony, or deceitful behavior, like in Psalm 116:11, where the psalmist says all men are liars.
Definition: 1) lie, deception, disappointment, falsehood 1a) deception (what deceives or disappoints or betrays one) 1b) deceit, fraud, wrong 1b1) fraudulently, wrongfully (as adverb) 1c) falsehood (injurious in testimony) 1c1) testify falsehood, false oath, swear falsely 1d) falsity (of false or self-deceived prophets) 1e) lie, falsehood (in general) 1e1) false tongue 1f) in vain
Usage: Occurs in 109 OT verses. KJV: without a cause, deceit(-ful), false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, [phrase] lie, lying, vain (thing), wrongfully. See also: Exodus 5:9; Proverbs 25:18; Psalms 7:15.
זֵדִ֑ים
zêd
H2086
"arrogant"
Adj
This word describes someone who is arrogant or proud, like the presumptuous ones in the Bible. It is used to describe those who defy God's laws. The KJV translates it as presumptuous or proud.
Definition: 1) arrogant, proud, insolent, presumptuous 1a) the arrogant ones (as n coll pl) 1b) presumptuous (as adj)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: presumptuous, proud. See also: Psalms 19:14; Psalms 119:85; Psalms 86:14.
אֲ֝נִ֗י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
לֵ֤ב
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
אֱצֹּ֬ר
nâtsar
H5341
"to watch"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This word means to watch or guard something, like the Israelites watching over the Passover in Exodus 12:42 or God watching over his people in Psalm 121:4.
Definition: 1) to guard, watch, watch over, keep 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to watch, guard, keep 1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers 1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity 1a4) to guard, keep secret 1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded 1a6) watchman (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe, preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man). See also: Exodus 34:7; Proverbs 2:8; Psalms 12:8.
פִּקּוּדֶֽי/ךָ
piqqûwd
H6490
"precept"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a precept or commandment from God, like a law or statute. It appears in the Bible as a mandate or instruction, and is translated in the KJV as commandment, precept, or statute, emphasizing its importance as a divine instruction.
Definition: precept, statute
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: commandment, precept, statute. See also: Psalms 19:9; Psalms 119:87; Psalms 103:18.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:69
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- Psalms 119:69 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:69
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:69
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:69
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:69
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:69
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:69
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:69
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:69
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:69
- Sermons on Psalms 119:69
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
67Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.
68You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.
69Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my heart.
70Their hearts are callous and insensitive, but I delight in Your law. 71It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 5:11–12 | Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. |
| 2 | Job 13:4 | You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians. |
| 3 | Psalms 109:2–3 | For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:157 | Though my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned from Your testimonies. |
| 5 | Matthew 26:59–68 | Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?” But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.” “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered. Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?” |
| 6 | Acts 24:5 | We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, |
| 7 | James 1:8 | He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. |
| 8 | Psalms 119:34 | Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart. |
| 9 | Psalms 119:58 | I have sought Your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your promise. |
| 10 | Psalms 119:51 | The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law. |
Psalms 119:69 Summary
[Psalms 119:69 means that even when people lie about us or treat us unfairly, we can still choose to obey God's commands with all our heart. This requires trusting in God's goodness, as stated in Psalms 119:68, and delighting in His law, as expressed in Psalms 119:70. By doing so, we can experience the joy of obedience, despite the challenges we face, and this is consistent with the teaching of Matthew 5:10, where believers are blessed when they are persecuted for righteousness' sake.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'smeared with lies' by the arrogant?
To be smeared with lies means to be falsely accused or slandered by those who are proud and arrogant, as seen in Psalms 119:69, and this can be a form of persecution that believers may face, as warned in Matthew 5:11.
How can I keep God's precepts with all my heart despite opposition?
Keeping God's precepts with all our heart requires a deep commitment to obedience, as seen in Psalms 119:69, and this can be achieved by trusting in God's goodness, as stated in Psalms 119:68, and by delighting in His law, as expressed in Psalms 119:70.
What is the relationship between affliction and obedience to God's word?
Affliction can be a catalyst for obedience to God's word, as seen in the life of the psalmist, who states that before he was afflicted, he went astray, but now he keeps God's word, as stated in Psalms 119:67, and this is consistent with the teaching of James 1:2-4, where trials are seen as opportunities for growth in faith.
How can I respond to false accusations and slander?
Responding to false accusations and slander requires a heart that trusts in God's sovereignty and goodness, as seen in Psalms 119:68, and this can be achieved by keeping God's precepts with all our heart, as stated in Psalms 119:69, and by leaving vengeance to God, as taught in Romans 12:19.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have been 'smeared with lies' by the arrogant, and how have I responded to these situations?
- How can I cultivate a heart that delights in God's law, even in the face of opposition or persecution?
- What are some precepts of God that I am struggling to keep, and how can I trust in His goodness and delight in His law to obey Him?
- In what ways has affliction been a catalyst for my obedience to God's word, and how can I trust in His sovereignty in the midst of trials?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:69
The proud have forged a lie against me,.... Or, "sewed a lie to him" (r); fastened a lie upon him, or sewed and added one lie to another.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:69
The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:69
Forged a lie; a slander, charging me with hypocrisy towards God, and rebellion against my prince. But I will keep thy precepts; my practice shall confute their calumnies.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:69
Psalms 119:69 The proud have forged a lie against me: [but] I will keep thy precepts with [my] whole heart.Ver. 69. The proud have forged a lie against me] Heb. They have cunningly and finely aspersed me. Mendacium mendacio assuentes, piecing one lie to another, and drawing together iniquity with the cart ropes of vanity. Concinnarunt, artificiose confinxerunt. But l will keep thy precepts] Notwithstanding their slanders; and the rather.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:69
(69) Have forged.—Rather, patched. The verb occurs twice besides (Job 13:4; Job 14:17). Gesenius compares the Greek, δόλονἐάπτειν, and the Latin, suere dolos. Comp. also “You praise yourself by laying defects of judgment to me; but you patched up your excuses.” Antony and Cleopatra: Acts 2, Scene 2.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:69
Verse 69. The proud have forged a lie] The poor captives in Babylon had their conduct and motives continually misrepresented, and themselves belied and calumniated.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:69
69. The proud have forged a lie against me] Lit. have plastered falsehood over me, “making his true character unrecognisable” (Del.), or perhaps, questioning the sincerity and disinterestedness of his service; but his answer to their calumny is a more resolute determination to obey: as for me, with my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:69
The proud - The psalmist had before referred to the “proud” as those from whom he had suffered injury, or as having been exposed to their derision. See the notes at Psalms 119:51.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:69
ùׂ, Teth.65-72. Thou hast dealt well—This declaration clearly refers to deliverance; and this goodness, which the insensible proud, with hearts as fat as grease, never appreciate, leads the grateful
Sermons on Psalms 119:69
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(1 Peter - Part 27): Who Is He That Will Harm You? by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher describes the physical deterioration of a man who is nearing death. Despite his weakened state, the preacher emphasizes that the devil and death cannot |
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(Messages) Pearl of Great Price by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the challenges and difficulties faced by disciples of Jesus. They acknowledge that it can be hard when others look down on us or question ou |
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(Pdf Book) Apostolic Foundations by Art Katz | Art Katz emphasizes the critical importance of the term 'apostolic' in the church, arguing that its loss threatens the very foundation of faith. He calls for a restoration of apost |
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Husbands Love Your Wifes! by Keith Daniel | Keith Daniel emphasizes the biblical command for husbands to love their wives, drawing from Matthew 19:5 and Ephesians 5:25. He highlights the importance of 'cleaving' to one's spo |
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Sparrows in the Church by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the limitations of our physical bodies and senses. He emphasizes that our eyes can only see the external appearance of others, while our ea |
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Are You Comforatble Yet? by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the contrast between the comfort and ease of modern Christianity and the sacrificial dedication of early believers, challenging listeners to consider their c |
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How to Organize an Underground Church - Part 3 by Richard Wurmbrand | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of evil and its opposition to good. He emphasizes that while the devil may make mistakes and is not almighty like God, he can sti |