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Psalms 119:172–173

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Psalms 119:172

172My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

Psalms 119:173

173Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 119:172

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

speak

To utter words; to say, declare, address, or communicate by speech.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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word

A spoken or written expression; a saying, message, command, promise, account, or matter.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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commandments

Authoritative commands, laws, or precepts; especially commands given by God, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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righteousness

The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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Psalms 119:173

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

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help

Aid, assistance, or relief; as a verb, to aid, assist, or support.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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chosen

Selected, preferred, or appointed from among others.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 172

  1. Ephesians 4:29
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  2. Romans 7:14
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  3. Matthew 12:34–35
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  4. Psalms 37:30
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  5. Romans 7:12
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From verse 173

  1. Isaiah 41:10–14
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  2. Joshua 24:22
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  3. Deuteronomy 30:19
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  4. 1 Kings 3:11–12
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  5. 2 Corinthians 12:9
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