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Psalms 31:6
I hate those who cling to worthless idols, but in the LORD I trust.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God directly, positioning his personal allegiance immediately after committing his spirit into divine hands.
The words — The Hebrew שָׂנֵאתִי (sa.Ne.ti) literally means "I hate," and בָּטָחְתִּי (ba.Ta.che.ti) means "I trust," establishing a structural contrast between rejection and reliance.
The thread — This stance against idolatry parallels Jonah 2:8, where clinging to worthless idols results in forsaking loving devotion, and aligns with the heart-purity demands of Psalms 24:4 and Psalms 26:5.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to actively abandon reliance on empty objects and place concrete confidence in Yahweh alone.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the Lord.
Cross-references
- Jonah 2:8 Those who cling to worthless idols forsake His loving devotion.
- Psalms 24:4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.
- Psalms 26:5 I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked.
- Jeremiah 10:8 But they are altogether senseless and foolish, instructed by worthless idols made of wood!
- Jeremiah 10:15 They are worthless, a work to be mocked. In the time of their punishment they will perish.
- 1 Corinthians 8:4 So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one.
- 1 Corinthians 10:20 No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons.
- 1 Chronicles 16:28 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
- Psalms 96:7 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
- John 2:8 “Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so,