King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth [like] dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.
Complete Jewish Bible:
You discard the wicked of the earth like slag; this is why I love your instruction.
Berean Standard Bible:
All the wicked on earth You discard like dross; therefore I love Your testimonies.
American Standard Version:
Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: Therefore I love thy testimonies.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Thou puttest away{H7673} all the wicked{H7563} of the earth{H776} like dross{H5509}: therefore I love{H157} thy testimonies{H5713}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Matthew 7:23
- And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Malachi 3:2
- But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he [is] like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:
Malachi 3:3
- And he shall sit [as] a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.
Matthew 13:49
- So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,
Matthew 13:50
- And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Jeremiah 6:30
- Reprobate silver shall [men] call them, because the LORD hath rejected them.
Isaiah 1:25
- And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin:
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Commentary for Psalms 119:119
Psalm 119:119 is part of the longest chapter in the Bible, known for its acrostic structure and extensive meditation on the law, statutes, and testimonies of God. The verse reflects the theme of divine justice and the psalmist's commitment to God's word. In this context, the psalmist expresses a deep trust in God's sovereignty and righteous judgment, acknowledging that God will remove the wicked from the earth just as one would remove impurities, or dross, from metal during the refining process.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the life and worship of ancient Israel, where the psalmist, possibly a devoted teacher or sage, is reflecting on the enduring value of God's law amidst a world that often seems to reward the wicked. The imagery of dross, a byproduct of smelting metals, would have been familiar to the people of that time, symbolizing worthlessness and something to be discarded. By comparing the wicked to dross, the psalmist emphasizes the certainty of divine judgment and the ultimate fate of those who reject God's ways.
The verse concludes with the psalmist's personal affirmation of love for God's testimonies, which stands in stark contrast to the rejection of the wicked. This love for God's word is a recurring theme throughout Psalm 119, highlighting the psalmist's devotion and the transformative power of Scripture in the life of a believer. The verse encapsulates the psalmist's confidence in God's just rule and the guiding role of divine commandments in shaping a righteous life.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7673
There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁבַת
Transliteration: shâbath
Pronunciation: shaw-bath'
Description: a primitive root; to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific); (cause to, let, make to) cease, celebrate, cause (make) to fail, keep (sabbath), suffer to be lacking, leave, put away (down), (make to) rest, rid, still, take away. - Strong's Number: H7563
There are 249 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָשָׁע
Transliteration: râshâʻ
Pronunciation: raw-shaw'
Description: from רָשַׁע; morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person; [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H5509
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סִיג
Transliteration: çîyg
Pronunciation: seeg
Description: or סוּג; (Ezekiel 22:18), from סוּג in the sense of refuse; scoria; dross. - Strong's Number: H157
There are 257 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָהַב
Transliteration: ʼâhab
Pronunciation: aw-hab'
Description: or אָהֵב ; a primitive root; to have affection for (sexually or otherwise); (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. - Strong's Number: H5713
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵדָה
Transliteration: ʻêdâh
Pronunciation: ay-daw'
Description: feminine of עֵד in its techn. sense; testimony; testimony, witness. Compare עֵדָה.