King James Version
psalm 119:96 in the King James Version says “I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.”
psalm 119:96 · KJV
I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
MEM. O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. they: Heb. it is ever with me
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