King James Version
psalm 119:118 in the King James Version says “Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.”
psalm 119:118 · KJV
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.
Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.
Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies. puttest: Heb. causest to cease
My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
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