Psalm 119:104

Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

Cross-reference

Psalm 119:29 prays for removal of the way of lying—the same 'false way' hated in verse 104, showing a prayerful dependence.

Psalm 119:30 declares choosing the way of truth, which directly complements hating the false way—two sides of the same path.

In Psalm 119:98, the same theme of wisdom from God's commandments — both verses highlight understanding gained from God's precepts.

In Psalm 119:100, understanding comes from keeping precepts — identical theme to gaining understanding here.

In Psalm 119:128, the exact phrase 'I hate every false way' appears — a direct verbal parallel emphasizing commitment against falsehood.

Psalm 119:24 shows delight in testimonies as counselors — the same love for God's word that gives understanding here.

Psalm 119:101 describes holding back from evil to keep God's word — directly paralleling hatred of false ways from understanding.

Psalm 101:3 Parallel

Psalm 101:3 shows personal resolve to avoid wickedness—'I will set nothing wicked before my eyes'—matching the hatred of false ways.

Psalm 97:10 Parallel

Psalm 97:10 ties hating evil directly to loving the Lord, reinforcing that hating false ways flows from devotion to God.

Romans 12:9 Parallel

Romans 12:9 exhorts believers to 'abhor what is evil; cling to what is good,' mirroring the hatred of false ways from understanding.

Amos 5:15 Parallel

Amos 5:15 commands 'Hate evil, love good'—a direct call to the same attitude of rejecting what is false.

Proverbs 8:13 states that fear of the Lord means hating evil, echoing how understanding from precepts leads to hating false ways.

Proverbs 14:12 Related theme

Proverbs 14:12 warns that a self-deceived way leads to death, underscoring why the false way should be hated.

John 17:17 Related theme

John 17:17 calls God's word truth that sanctifies — connecting to the precepts that give understanding of truth.

Romans 2:18 Parallel

Romans 2:18 describes knowing God's will from the law — parallel to gaining understanding from precepts in this verse.

Proverbs 4:7 Related theme

Proverbs 4:7 urges getting wisdom and insight — echoing the pursuit of understanding from God's precepts.

Matthew 7:13 Related theme

Matthew 7:13 presents the narrow way versus the broad way to destruction, aligning with hatred of the false way as the narrow path.

Proverbs 2:6 Related theme

Proverbs 2:6 credits God with giving wisdom and understanding — the same source as the understanding from precepts here.