King James Version
psalm 119:51 in the King James Version says “The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.”
psalm 119:51 · KJV
ZAIN. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.
I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.
Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
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