King James Version
psalm 119:80 in the King James Version says “Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.”
psalm 119:80 · KJV
Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.
Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.
Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.
CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
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