King James Version
psalm 119:73 in the King James Version says “JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.”
psalm 119:73 · KJV
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.
JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. right: Heb. righteousness
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