King James Version
psalm 119:146 in the King James Version says “I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. and I: or, that I may keep” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. and I: or, that I may keep”
psalm 119:146 · KJV
The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
KOPH. I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.
I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. and I: or, that I may keep
I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
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