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Psalm 119:111 KJV
Psalms · chapter 119 · verse 111
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.Psalm 119:111 · King James Version
Psalm 119:111 in context
109My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.
110The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.
111Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
112I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.
113I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.
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Key words (Strong's)
- testimoniesʻêdûwthtestimonyH5715 →
- rejoicingsâsôwncheerfulnessH8342 →
- heritagenâchalto inherit mode of descent), or to occupyH5157 →
- everʻôwlâmproperly, concealedH5769 →
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The psalmist here in a most affectionate manner, like an Israelite indeed, resolves to stick to the word of God and to live and die by it. I. He resolves to portion himself in it, and there to seek his happiness, nay, there to enjoy it;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 111-112