Psalms 119:158 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

RESH.

(158) Transgressors. — Better, the faithless (or, traitors).

Was grieved. — The Hebrew is a far stronger word, and the sense is intensified by the rare conjugation: was filled with loathing at; sickened with disgust.

“The recreants I survey,
And loathing turn away.” — KEBLE.

Psalms 119:158

158 I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.