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Psalms 119:21

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Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
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  1. 1 Peter 5:5Rank 1 from verse 21
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    5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

  2. Psalms 119:10Rank 2 from verse 21
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    10With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

  3. Psalms 119:118Rank 3 from verse 21
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    118Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.

  4. Luke 18:14Rank 4 from verse 21
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    14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

  5. Deuteronomy 28:15Rank 5 from verse 21
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    15¶ But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:

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Psalms 119:21

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proud

Having an unduly high opinion of oneself; haughty or self-exalting.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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cursed

Execrated; afflicted; vexed; tormented; blasted by a curse.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 · KJV usage

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err

To miss the right way, in morals or religion; to deviate from the path or line of duty; to stray by design or mistake.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 · KJV usage

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commandments

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890

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20My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

21Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.

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22Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.

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