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Psalms 31:2–3

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Psalms 31:2

2Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.

Psalms 31:3

3For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 31:2

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Bow

An inclination of the head, or a bending of the body, in token of reverence, respect, civility, or submission.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

deliver

To rescue, set free, hand over, give up, or bring forth, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

speedily

Quickly, promptly, or within a short time.

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

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strong

Having strength, power, firmness, endurance, influence, or the ability to resist and prevail.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

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

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defence

Protection from attack or harm; a means of defending; also an answer made against an accusation.

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

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Psalms 31:3

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name

A word or appellation by which a person or thing is known; also reputation, character, authority, remembrance, or the person represented, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sake

Cause, account, purpose, interest, or benefit; used in phrases meaning because of or for the benefit of someone or something.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

guide

A person who leads or directs another in his way or course; a conductor. To lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.

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

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From verse 2

  1. Psalms 71:2–3
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  2. Psalms 102:2
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  3. Psalms 86:1
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  4. 1 John 4:15–16
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  5. Deuteronomy 32:31
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From verse 3

  1. Psalms 143:10–11
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  2. Luke 1:79
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  3. Isaiah 49:10
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  4. John 16:13
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  5. Psalms 25:5
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