King James Version
psalm 16:6 in the King James Version says “The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 16 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.”
psalm 16:6 · KJV
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. hasten: or, give gifts to another
The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. of mine: Heb. of my part
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
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