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Psalm 119:67-71
New King James Version
Psalm 119:67-71
New King James Version
67 Before I was (A)afflicted I went astray,
But now I keep Your word.
68 You are (B)good, and do good;
Teach me Your statutes.
69 The proud have (C)forged[a] a lie against me,
But I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart.
70 (D)Their heart is [b]as fat as grease,
But I delight in Your law.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted,
That I may learn Your statutes.
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:69 Lit. smeared me with a lie
- Psalm 119:70 Insensible
Psalm 119:67-71
New International Version
Psalm 119:67-71
New International Version
67 Before I was afflicted(A) I went astray,(B)
but now I obey your word.(C)
68 You are good,(D) and what you do is good;
teach me your decrees.(E)
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,(F)
I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70 Their hearts are callous(G) and unfeeling,
but I delight in your law.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted(H)
so that I might learn your decrees.
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