87 They had almost consumed [a]me upon the earth: but I forsook not thy precepts.

88 Quicken me according to thy loving kindness: so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.

LAMED

89 O Lord, thy word endureth forever in [b]heaven.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:87 Finding no help in earth, he lifteth up his eyes to heaven.
  2. Psalm 119:89 Because none should esteem God’s word according to the changes of things in this world, he showeth that it abideth in heaven, and therefore is immutable.

87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
    but I have not forsaken(A) your precepts.
88 In your unfailing love(B) preserve my life,(C)
    that I may obey the statutes(D) of your mouth.

ל Lamedh

89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;(E)
    it stands firm in the heavens.

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