King James Version
Psalms 116:19 in the King James Version says “In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 116 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.”
Psalms 116:19 · KJV
I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.
I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,
In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“In the courts”
H2691a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
“house”
H1004a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
“of the LORD'S”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“of thee O Jerusalem”
H3389jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
“Praise”
H1984to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ
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