King James Version
psalm 33:20 in the King James Version says “Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 33 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.”
psalm 33:20 · KJV
Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.
For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
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