King James Version
psalm 119:70 in the King James Version says “Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.”
psalm 119:70 · KJV
Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
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