King James Version
psalm 119:138 in the King James Version says “Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. righteous: Heb. righteousness faithful: Heb. f...” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. righteous: Heb. righteousness faithful: Heb. faithfulness”
psalm 119:138 · KJV
Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.
TZADDI. Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.
Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. righteous: Heb. righteousness faithful: Heb. faithfulness
My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words. consumed: Heb. cut me off
Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. pure: Heb. tried, or, refined
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