King James Version
psalm 119:174 in the King James Version says “I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.”
psalm 119:174 · KJV
My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.
Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.
I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.
Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
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