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<> Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to Yahweh's law. |
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Blessed are those who keep his statutes, who seek him with their whole heart. |
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Yes, they do nothing wrong. They walk in his ways. |
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You have commanded your precepts, that we should fully obey them. |
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Oh that my ways were steadfast to obey your statutes! |
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Then I wouldn't be disappointed, when I consider all of your commandments. |
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I will give thanks to you with uprightness of heart, when I learn your righteous judgments. |
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I will observe your statutes. Don't utterly forsake me. |
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How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. |
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With my whole heart, I have sought you. Don't let me wander from your commandments. |
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I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. |
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Blessed are you, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes. |
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With my lips, I have declared all the ordinances of your mouth. |
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I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, as much as in all riches. |
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I will meditate on your precepts, and consider your ways. |
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I will delight myself in your statutes. I will not forget your word. |
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Do good to your servant. I will live and I will obey your word. |
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Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your law. |
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I am a stranger on the earth. Don't hide your commandments from me. |
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My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times. |
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You have rebuked the proud who are cursed, who wander from your commandments. |
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Take reproach and contempt away from me, for I have kept your statutes. |
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Though princes sit and slander me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. |
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Indeed your statutes are my delight, and my counselors. |
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My soul is laid low in the dust. Revive me according to your word! |
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I declared my ways, and you answered me. Teach me your statutes. |
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Let me understand the teaching of your precepts! Then I will meditate on your wondrous works. |
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My soul is weary with sorrow: strengthen me according to your word. |
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Keep me from the way of deceit. Grant me your law graciously! |
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I have chosen the way of truth. I have set your ordinances before me. |
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I cling to your statutes, Yahweh. Don't let me be disappointed. |
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I run in the path of your commandments, for you have set my heart free. |
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Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes. I will keep them to the end. |
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Give me understanding, and I will keep your law. Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart. |
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Direct me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in them. |
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Turn my heart toward your statutes, not toward selfish gain. |
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Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways. |
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Fulfill your promise to your servant, that you may be feared. |
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Take away my disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good. |
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Behold, I long for your precepts! Revive me in your righteousness. |
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Let your loving kindness also come to me, Yahweh, your salvation, according to your word. |
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So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word. |
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Don't snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, for I put my hope in your ordinances. |
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So I will obey your law continually, forever and ever. |
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I will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts. |
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I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed. |
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I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them. |
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I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes. |
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Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope. |
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This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me. |
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The arrogant mock me excessively, but I don't swerve from your law. |
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I remember your ordinances of old, Yahweh, and have comforted myself. |
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Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your law. |
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Your statutes have been my songs, in the house where I live. |
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I have remembered your name, Yahweh, in the night, and I obey your law. |
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This is my way, that I keep your precepts. |
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Yahweh is my portion. I promised to obey your words. |
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I sought your favor with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word. |
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I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes. |
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I will hurry, and not delay, to obey your commandments. |
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The ropes of the wicked bind me, but I won't forget your law. |
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At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you, because of your righteous ordinances. |
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I am a friend of all those who fear you, of those who observe your precepts. |
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The earth is full of your loving kindness, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes. |
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Do good to your servant, according to your word, Yahweh. |
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Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. |
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Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word. |
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You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes. |
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The proud have smeared a lie upon me. With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts. |
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Their heart is as callous as the fat, but I delight in your law. |
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It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes. |
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The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. |
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Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments. |
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Those who fear you will see me and be glad, because I have put my hope in your word. |
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Yahweh, I know that your judgments are righteous, that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. |
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Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant. |
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Let your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight. |
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Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully. I will meditate on your precepts. |
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Let those who fear you turn to me. They will know your statutes. |
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Let my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be disappointed. |
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My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word. |
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My eyes fail for your word. I say, "When will you comfort me?" |
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For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don't forget your statutes. |
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How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me? |
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The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your law. |
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All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me! |
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They had almost wiped me from the earth, but I didn't forsake your precepts. |
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Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth. |
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Yahweh, your word is settled in heaven forever. |
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Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains. |
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Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you. |
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Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. |
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I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me. |
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I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts. |
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The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes. |
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I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless. |
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How I love your law! It is my meditation all day. |
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Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me. |
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I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. |
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I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts. |
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I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word. |
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I have not turned aside from your ordinances, for you have taught me. |
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How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth! |
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Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. |
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Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path. |
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I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances. |
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I am afflicted very much. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your word. |
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Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. Yahweh, teach me your ordinances. |
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My soul is continually in my hand, yet I won't forget your law. |
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The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven't gone astray from your precepts. |
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I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. |
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I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end. |
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I hate double-minded men, but I love your law. |
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You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word. |
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Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. |
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Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope. |
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Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually. |
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You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is in vain. |
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You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I love your testimonies. |
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My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments. |
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I have done what is just and righteous. Don't leave me to my oppressors. |
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Ensure your servant's well-being. Don't let the proud oppress me. |
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My eyes fail looking for your salvation, for your righteous word. |
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Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes. |
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I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies. |
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It is time to act, Yahweh, for they break your law. |
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Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold. |
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Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way. |
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Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them. |
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The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple. |
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I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments. |
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Turn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. |
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Establish my footsteps in your word. Don't let any iniquity have dominion over me. |
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Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts. |
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Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes. |
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Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they don't observe your law. |
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You are righteous, Yahweh. Your judgments are upright. |
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You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy. |
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My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words. |
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Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them. |
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I am small and despised. I don't forget your precepts. |
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Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth. |
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Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight. |
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Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. |
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I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, Yahweh! I will keep your statutes. |
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I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes. |
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I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words. |
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My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word. |
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Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your ordinances. |
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They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law. |
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You are near, Yahweh. All your commandments are truth. |
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Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever. |
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Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don't forget your law. |
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Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise. |
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Salvation is far from the wicked, for they don't seek your statutes. |
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Great are your tender mercies, Yahweh. Revive me according to your ordinances. |
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Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven't swerved from your testimonies. |
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I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don't observe your word. |
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Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your loving kindness. |
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All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. |
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Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words. |
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I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great spoil. |
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I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law. |
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Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances. |
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Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble. |
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I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments. |
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My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly. |
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I have obeyed your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you. |
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Let my cry come before you, Yahweh. Give me understanding according to your word. |
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Let my supplication come before you. Deliver me according to your word. |
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Let my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes. |
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Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness. |
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Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. |
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I have longed for your salvation, Yahweh. Your law is my delight. |
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Let my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me. |
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I have gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I don't forget your commandments. |