King James Version
psalm 119:21 in the King James Version says “Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.”
psalm 119:21 · KJV
I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
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