Psalms 119:53
“Horrour hath taken holde vpon me, because of the wicked that forsake thy Law.”
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Psalms 119:53 Context
51The proud haue had mee greatly in derision: yet haue I not declined from thy Law. 52I remembred thy iudgements of old, O Lord: and haue comforted my selfe. 53Horrour hath taken holde vpon me, because of the wicked that forsake thy Law. 54Thy statutes haue bin my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. 55I haue remembred thy name, O Lord, in the night, and haue kept thy Law.
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Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
- King James Version
Burning indignation has seized me because of the wicked, Who forsake Your law.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Hot indignation hath taken hold upon me, Because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
- American Standard Version (1901)
I am burning with wrath, because of the sinners who have given up your law.
- Basic English Bible
Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked who forsake thy law.
- Darby Bible
Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
- Webster's Bible
Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your law.
- World English Bible
Horror hath seized me, Because of the wicked forsaking Thy law.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me, because of the wicked that forsake Thy law.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
Burning indignation has seized me because of the wicked, Who forsake Your law.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Hot indignation hath taken hold upon me, Because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
- American Standard Version (1901)
I am burning with wrath, because of the sinners who have given up your law.
- Basic English Bible
Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked who forsake thy law.
- Darby Bible
Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
- Webster's Bible
Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your law.
- World English Bible
Horror hath seized me, Because of the wicked forsaking Thy law.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me, because of the wicked that forsake Thy law.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 119:53
119:53 Horror - A mixed passion, made up of abhorrence of their sins, and dread and sorrow at the consideration of the judgments of God coming upon them.