King James Version
psalm 102:6 in the King James Version says “I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 102 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert.”
psalm 102:6 · King James Version
My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread.
By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin. skin: or, flesh
I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert.
I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top.
Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are sworn against me.
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