They had almost consumed me upon earth; But I forsook not thy precepts.

They had almost put an end to me on earth; but I did not give up your orders.

Παρ' ολιγον με κατεστρεψαν εις την γην· αλλ' εγω δεν εγκατελιπον τας εντολας σου.

They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.