King James Version
psalm 119:129 in the King James Version says “PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.”
psalm 119:129 · KJV
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
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