Psalms 119:47

119:47 I will find delight in your commands,

which I love.

Psalms 119:113

ס (Samek)

119:113 I hate people with divided loyalties, ¹ 

but I love your law.

Psalms 119:127

119:127 For this reason ²  I love your commands

more than gold, even purest gold.

Psalms 119:132

119:132 Turn toward me and extend mercy to me,

as you typically do to your loyal followers. ³ 

Psalms 119:140

119:140 Your word is absolutely pure,

and your servant loves it!

Psalms 119:163

119:163 I hate and despise deceit;

I love your law.

Psalms 119:167

119:167 I keep your rules;

I love them greatly.

Psalms 122:6

122:6 Pray ⁴  for the peace of Jerusalem!

May those who love her prosper! ⁵ 

[119:113]  ¹ tn Heb “divided ones.” The word occurs only here; it appears to be derived from a verbal root, attested in Arabic, meaning “to split” (see HALOT 762 s.v. *סֵעֵף). Since the psalmist is emphasizing his unswerving allegiance to God and his law, the term probably refers to those who lack such loyalty. The translation is similar to that suggested by L. C. Allen, Psalms 101-150 (WBC), 131.

[119:127]  ¹ tn “For this reason” connects logically with the statement made in v. 126. Because the judgment the psalmist fears (see vv. 119-120) is imminent, he remains loyal to God’s law.

[119:132]  ¹ tn Heb “according to custom toward the lovers of your name.” The “lovers of” God’s “name” are the Lord’s loyal followers. See Pss 5:11; 69:36; Isa 56:6.

[122:6]  ¹ tn Heb “ask [for].”

[122:6]  ² tn Or “be secure.”