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Psalms 119:140

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Thy word: Gold has need to be refined; but thy word is purity itself, reflecting the holiness of Jehovah's character and government, and requiring and leading to purity of heart and life.

pure: Heb. tried, or refined, Psalms 119:128, Psalms 12:6, Psalms 18:30, Psalms 19:8; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 7:12, Romans 7:16, Romans 7:22; 1 Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 1:21

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