Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 55:7 · retained source text
Loe, then would I wander farre off, and remaine in the wildernesse. Selah.
KJV dictionary & concordance
wander
Meaning of “wander”
Sense 1: To move or roam without a settled course. Sense 2: Figuratively, to stray from a right way, command, or allegiance.
Definition sources
KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
14 occurrences14 verses8 booksKJV PCE
First occurrence: Genesis 20:13
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Every verse containing “wander”
Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 59:15 · retained source text
Let them wander vp and downe for meate, and grudge if they be not satisfied.
1611 marginal noteHebr. to eate.
1611 marginal noteOr, if they be not satisfied, then they will stay all night.
He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 107:40 · retained source text
Hee powreth contempt vpon princes: and causeth them to wander in the wildernesse, where there is no way.
1611 marginal noteOr, voyd place.
1611 marginal noteIob.12.21.
With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 119:10 · retained source text
With my whole heart haue I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy Commandements.
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Webster 1828
Open source edition ↗To rove without a settled course; to depart or migrate; morally, to stray or depart from duty or rectitude.