Psalms 119:158
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not your word.
American King James Version (AKJV)
I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not your word.
American Standard Version (ASV)
I beheld the treacherous, and was grieved, Because they observe not thy word.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
I saw with hate those who were untrue to you; for they did not keep your saying.
Webster's Revision
I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
World English Bible
I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don't observe your word.
English Revised Version (ERV)
I beheld the treacherous dealers, and was grieved; because they observed not thy word.
Clarke's Psalms 119:158 Bible Commentary
I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved - Literally, I was affected with anguish.
Barnes's Psalms 119:158 Bible Commentary
I beheld the transgressors - Those who wronged me; those who violated the law of God.
And was grieved - Or, "sickened." The word used here means commonly to loathe, to nauseate, to sicken. Ezekiel 16:47; Psalm 95:10. I was made sad, sorry, sick at heart. I did not look on them with anger; I did not desire to take revenge upon them; I did not return evil for evil. My heart was sad that people would do wrong; that they would expose themselves to such danger. See the notes at Psalm 119:136.
Because they kept not thy word - Because they violated thy law; because they were sinners.
