King James Version
psalm 119:122 in the King James Version says “Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.”
psalm 119:122 · KJV
My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
AIN. I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.
Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.
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