King James Version
psalm 119:115 in the King James Version says “Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.”
psalm 119:115 · KJV
SAMECH. I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.
Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
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