King James Version
psalm 119:59 in the King James Version says “I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.”
psalm 119:59 · KJV
CHETH. Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.
I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word. favour: Heb. face
I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law. bands: or, companies
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