King James Version
Psalms 25:21 in the King James Version says “Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 25 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.”
Psalms 25:21 · KJV
Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. cruel: Heb. hatred of violence
O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“preserve”
H5341to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“me for I wait”
H6960to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e., collect; (figuratively) to expect
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