King James Version
psalm 119:109 in the King James Version says “My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.”
psalm 119:109 · KJV
I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.
Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.
My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.
The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
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