King James Version
psalm 27:13 in the King James Version says “I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 27 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.”
psalm 27:13 · King James Version
Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. a plain: Heb. a way of plainness mine: Heb. those which observe me
Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
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