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Psalms 119:42 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word. "
Psalms 119:42
Verse in Context
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Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
VAU. Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.
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Psalms 119:1
"ALEPH. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD."
Psalms 119:2
"Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart."
Psalms 119:3
"They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways."
Psalms 119:4
"Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently."
Psalms 119:5
"O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!"
Psalms 119:6
"Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments."
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