Psalms 119:70
“Their heart is as callous as the fat, but I delight in your law.”
What does Psalms 119:70 mean?
The psalmist is contrasting two kinds of hearts here. Those who ignore God's instruction have hearts that have grown thick and unresponsive, like hardened fat that no longer feels anything. The writer is saying that spiritual indifference makes people insensitive to what matters most, yet despite seeing this hardness in others, the psalmist themselves finds joy and life in God's guidance. This speaks to something many of us recognize: it's possible to become numb to God through neglect or stubbornness, but it's also possible to find genuine delight in following him. The writer isn't looking down on those with callous hearts so much as affirming their own choice to stay responsive and open to God's direction, even in a world where many have hardened themselves against it.