PSALM Chapter 119 (GNB)
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Happy are those whose lives are faultless, who live according to the law of the
LORD.
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Happy are those who follow his commands, who obey him with all their heart.
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They never do wrong; they walk in the LORD's ways.
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LORD, you have given us your laws and told us to obey them faithfully.
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How I hope that I shall be faithful in keeping your instructions!
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If I pay attention to all your commands, then I will not be put to shame.
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As I learn your righteous judgments, I will praise you with a pure heart.
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I will obey your laws; never abandon me!
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How can young people keep their lives pure? By obeying your commands.
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With all my heart I try to serve you; keep me from disobeying your
commandments.
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I keep your law in my heart, so that I will not sin against you.
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I praise you, O LORD; teach me your ways.
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I will repeat aloud all the laws you have given.
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I delight in following your commands more than in having great wealth.
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I study your instructions; I examine your teachings.
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I take pleasure in your laws; your commands I will not forget.
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Be good to me, your servant, so that I may live and obey your teachings.
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Open my eyes, so that I may see the wonderful truths in your law.
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I am here on earth for just a little while; do not hide your commands from me.
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My heart aches with longing; I want to know your judgments at all times.
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You reprimand the proud; cursed are those who disobey your commands.
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Free me from their insults and scorn, because I have kept your laws.
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The rulers meet and plot against me, but I will study your teachings.
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Your instructions give me pleasure; they are my advisers.
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I lie defeated in the dust; revive me, as you have promised.
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I confessed all I have done, and you answered me; teach me your ways.
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Help me to understand your laws, and I will meditate on your wonderful
teachings.
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I am overcome by sorrow; strengthen me, as you have promised.
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Keep me from going the wrong way, and in your goodness teach me your law.
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I have chosen to be obedient; I have paid attention to your judgments.
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I have followed your instructions, LORD; don't let me be put to shame.
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I will eagerly obey your commands, because you will give me more understanding.
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Teach me, LORD, the meaning of your laws, and I will obey them at all times.
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Explain your law to me, and I will obey it; I will keep it with all my heart.
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Keep me obedient to your commandments, because in them I find happiness.
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Give me the desire to obey your laws rather than to get rich.
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Keep me from paying attention to what is worthless; be good to me, as you have
promised.
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Keep your promise to me, your servant--- the promise you make to those who obey
you.
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Save me from the insults I fear; how wonderful are your judgments!
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I want to obey your commands; give me new life, for you are righteous.
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Show me how much you love me, LORD, and save me according to your promise.
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Then I can answer those who insult me because I trust in your word.
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Enable me to speak the truth at all times, because my hope is in your
judgments.
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I will always obey your law, forever and ever.
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I will live in perfect freedom, because I try to obey your teachings.
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I will announce your commands to kings and I will not be ashamed.
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I find pleasure in obeying your commands, because I love them.
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I respect and love your commandments; I will meditate on your instructions.
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Remember your promise to me, your servant; it has given me hope.
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Even in my suffering I was comforted because your promise gave me life.
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The proud are always scornful of me, but I have not departed from your law.
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I remember your judgments of long ago, and they bring me comfort, O LORD.
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When I see the wicked breaking your law, I am filled with anger.
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During my brief earthly life I compose songs about your commands.
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In the night I remember you, LORD, and I think about your law.
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I find my happiness in obeying your commands.
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You are all I want, O LORD; I promise to obey your laws.
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I ask you with all my heart to have mercy on me, as you have promised!
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I have considered my conduct, and I promise to follow your instructions.
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Without delay I hurry to obey your commands.
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The wicked have laid a trap for me, but I do not forget your law.
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In the middle of the night I wake up to praise you for your righteous
judgments.
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I am a friend of all who serve you, of all who obey your laws.
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LORD, the earth is full of your constant love; teach me your commandments.
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You have kept your promise, LORD, and you are good to me, your servant.
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Give me wisdom and knowledge, because I trust in your commands.
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Before you punished me, I used to go wrong, but now I obey your word.
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How good you are---how kind! Teach me your commands.
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The proud have told lies about me, but with all my heart I obey your
instructions.
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They have no understanding, but I find pleasure in your law.
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My punishment was good for me, because it made me learn your commands.
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The law that you gave means more to me than all the money in the world.
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You created me, and you keep me safe; give me understanding, so that I may
learn your laws.
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Those who honor you will be glad when they see me, because I trust in your
promise.
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I know that your judgments are righteous, LORD, and that you punished me
because you are faithful.
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Let your constant love comfort me, as you have promised me, your servant.
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Have mercy on me, and I will live because I take pleasure in your law.
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May the proud be ashamed for falsely accusing me; as for me, I will meditate on
your instructions.
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May those who honor you come to me--- all those who know your commands.
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May I perfectly obey your commandments and be spared the shame of defeat.
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I am worn out, LORD, waiting for you to save me; I place my trust in your word.
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My eyes are tired from watching for what you promised, while I ask, "When
will you help me?"
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I am as useless as a discarded wineskin; yet I have not forgotten your
commands.
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How much longer must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me?
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The proud, who do not obey your law, have dug pits to trap me.
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Your commandments are all trustworthy; people persecute me with lies---help me!
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They have almost succeeded in killing me, but I have not neglected your
commands.
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Because of your constant love be good to me, so that I may obey your laws.
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Your word, O LORD, will last forever; it is eternal in heaven.
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Your faithfulness endures through all the ages; you have set the earth in
place, and it remains.
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All things remain to this day because of your command, because they are all
your servants.
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If your law had not been the source of my joy, I would have died from my
sufferings.
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I will never neglect your instructions, because by them you have kept me alive.
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I am yours---save me! I have tried to obey your commands.
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The wicked are waiting to kill me, but I will meditate on your laws.
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I have learned that everything has limits; but your commandment is perfect.
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How I love your law! I think about it all day long.
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Your commandment is with me all the time and makes me wiser than my enemies.
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I understand more than all my teachers, because I meditate on your
instructions.
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I have greater wisdom than those who are old, because I obey your commands.
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I have avoided all evil conduct, because I want to obey your word.
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I have not neglected your instructions, because you yourself are my teacher.
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How sweet is the taste of your instructions--- sweeter even than honey!
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I gain wisdom from your laws, and so I hate all bad conduct.
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Your word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path.
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I will keep my solemn promise to obey your just instructions.
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My sufferings, LORD, are terrible indeed; keep me alive, as you have promised.
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Accept my prayer of thanks, O LORD, and teach me your commands.
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I am always ready to risk my life; I have not forgotten your law.
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The wicked lay a trap for me, but I have not disobeyed your commands.
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Your commandments are my eternal possession; they are the joy of my heart.
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I have decided to obey your laws until the day I die.
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I hate those who are not completely loyal to you, but I love your law.
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You are my defender and protector; I put my hope in your promise.
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Go away from me, you sinful people. I will obey the commands of my God.
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Give me strength, as you promised, and I shall live; don't let me be
disappointed in my hope!
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Hold me, and I will be safe, and I will always pay attention to your commands.
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You reject everyone who disobeys your laws; their deceitful schemes are
useless.
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You treat all the wicked like rubbish, and so I love your instructions.
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Because of you I am afraid; I am filled with fear because of your judgments.
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I have done what is right and good; don't abandon me to my enemies!
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Promise that you will help your servant; don't let the arrogant oppress me!
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My eyes are tired from watching for your saving help, for the deliverance you
promised.
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Treat me according to your constant love, and teach me your commands.
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I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your teachings.
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LORD, it is time for you to act, because people are disobeying your law.
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I love your commands more than gold, more than the finest gold.
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And so I follow all your instructions; I hate all wrong ways.
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Your teachings are wonderful; I obey them with all my heart.
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The explanation of your teachings gives light and brings wisdom to the
ignorant.
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In my desire for your commands I pant with open mouth.
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Turn to me and have mercy on me as you do on all those who love you.
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As you have promised, keep me from falling; don't let me be overcome by evil.
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Save me from those who oppress me, so that I may obey your commands.
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Bless me with your presence and teach me your laws.
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My tears pour down like a river, because people do not obey your law.
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You are righteous, LORD, and your laws are just.
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The rules that you have given are completely fair and right.
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My anger burns in me like a fire, because my enemies disregard your commands.
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How certain your promise is! How I love it!
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I am unimportant and despised, but I do not neglect your teachings.
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Your righteousness will last forever, and your law is always true.
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I am filled with trouble and anxiety, but your commandments bring me joy.
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Your instructions are always just; give me understanding, and I shall live.
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With all my heart I call to you; answer me, LORD, and I will obey your
commands!
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I call to you; save me, and I will keep your laws.
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Before sunrise I call to you for help; I place my hope in your promise.
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All night long I lie awake, to meditate on your instructions.
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Because your love is constant, hear me, O LORD; show your mercy, and preserve
my life!
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My cruel persecutors are coming closer, people who never keep your law.
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But you are near to me, LORD, and all your commands are permanent.
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Long ago I learned about your instructions; you made them to last forever.
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Look at my suffering, and save me, because I have not neglected your law.
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Defend my cause, and set me free; save me, as you have promised.
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The wicked will not be saved, for they do not obey your laws.
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But your compassion, LORD, is great; show your mercy and save me!
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I have many enemies and oppressors, but I do not fail to obey your laws.
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When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust, because they do not
keep your commands.
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See how I love your instructions, LORD. Your love never changes, so save me!
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The heart of your law is truth, and all your righteous judgments are eternal.
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Powerful people attack me unjustly, but I respect your law.
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How happy I am because of your promises--- as happy as someone who finds rich
treasure.
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I hate and detest all lies, but I love your law.
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Seven times each day I thank you for your righteous judgments.
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Those who love your law have perfect security, and there is nothing that can
make them fall.
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I wait for you to save me, LORD, and I do what you command.
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I obey your teachings; I love them with all my heart.
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I obey your commands and your instructions; you see everything I do.
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Let my cry for help reach you, LORD! Give me understanding, as you have
promised.
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Listen to my prayer, and save me according to your promise!
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I will always praise you, because you teach me your laws.
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I will sing about your law, because your commands are just.
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Always be ready to help me, because I follow your commands.
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How I long for your saving help, O LORD! I find happiness in your law.
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Give me life, so that I may praise you; may your instructions help me.
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I wander about like a lost sheep; so come and look for me, your servant,
because I have not neglected your laws.
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