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| | Psa 119:1 | Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.
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| | Psa 119:2 | Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.
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| | Psa 119:3 | They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways.
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| | Psa 119:4 | You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.
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| | Psa 119:5 | Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
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| | Psa 119:6 | Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
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| | Psa 119:7 | I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.
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| | Psa 119:8 | I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me. >Beth
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| | Psa 119:9 | How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
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| | Psa 119:10 | I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
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| | Psa 119:11 | I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
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| | Psa 119:12 | Praise be to you, O LORD; teach me your decrees.
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| | Psa 119:13 | With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.
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| | Psa 119:14 | I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.
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| | Psa 119:15 | I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.
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| | Psa 119:16 | I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. >Gimel
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| | Psa 119:17 | Do good to your servant, and I will live; I will obey your word.
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| | Psa 119:18 | Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
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| | Psa 119:19 | I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.
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| | Psa 119:20 | My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.
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| | Psa 119:21 | You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands.
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| | Psa 119:22 | Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes.
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| | Psa 119:23 | Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.
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| | Psa 119:24 | Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors. >Daleth
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| | Psa 119:25 | I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
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| | Psa 119:26 | I recounted my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
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| | Psa 119:27 | Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders.
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| | Psa 119:28 | My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
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| | Psa 119:29 | Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law.
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| | Psa 119:30 | I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.
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| | Psa 119:31 | I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD; do not let me be put to shame.
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| | Psa 119:32 | I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. >He
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| | Psa 119:33 | Teach me, O LORD, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end.
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| | Psa 119:34 | Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
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| | Psa 119:35 | Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
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| | Psa 119:36 | Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.
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| | Psa 119:37 | Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
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| | Psa 119:38 | Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.
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| | Psa 119:39 | Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.
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| | Psa 119:40 | How I long for your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness. >Waw
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| | Psa 119:41 | May your unfailing love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise;
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| | Psa 119:42 | then I will answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
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| | Psa 119:43 | Do not snatch the word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.
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| | Psa 119:44 | I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.
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| | Psa 119:45 | I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
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| | Psa 119:46 | I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,
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| | Psa 119:47 | for I delight in your commands because I love them.
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| | Psa 119:48 | I lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees. >Zayin
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| | Psa 119:49 | Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.
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| | Psa 119:50 | My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
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| | Psa 119:51 | The arrogant mock me without restraint, but I do not turn from your law.
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| | Psa 119:52 | I remember your ancient laws, O LORD, and I find comfort in them.
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| | Psa 119:53 | Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.
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| | Psa 119:54 | Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.
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| | Psa 119:55 | In the night I remember your name, O LORD, and I will keep your law.
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| | Psa 119:56 | This has been my practice: I obey your precepts. >Heth
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| | Psa 119:57 | You are my portion, O LORD; I have promised to obey your words.
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| | Psa 119:58 | I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
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| | Psa 119:59 | I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.
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| | Psa 119:60 | I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.
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| | Psa 119:61 | Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.
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| | Psa 119:62 | At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.
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| | Psa 119:63 | I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
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| | Psa 119:64 | The earth is filled with your love, O LORD; teach me your decrees. >Teth
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| | Psa 119:65 | Do good to your servant according to your word, O LORD.
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| | Psa 119:66 | Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands.
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| | Psa 119:67 | Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.
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| | Psa 119:68 | You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.
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| | Psa 119:69 | Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.
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| | Psa 119:70 | Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.
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| | Psa 119:71 | It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
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| | Psa 119:72 | The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. >Yodh
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| | Psa 119:73 | Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.
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| | Psa 119:74 | May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.
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| | Psa 119:75 | I know, O LORD, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
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| | Psa 119:76 | May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.
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| | Psa 119:77 | Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.
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| | Psa 119:78 | May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.
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| | Psa 119:79 | May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.
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| | Psa 119:80 | May my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be put to shame. >Kaph
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| | Psa 119:81 | My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.
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| | Psa 119:82 | My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, "When will you comfort me?"
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| | Psa 119:83 | Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees.
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| | Psa 119:84 | How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors?
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| | Psa 119:85 | The arrogant dig pitfalls for me, contrary to your law.
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| | Psa 119:86 | All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for men persecute me without cause.
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| | Psa 119:87 | They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.
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| | Psa 119:88 | Preserve my life according to your love, and I will obey the statutes of your mouth. >Lamedh
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| | Psa 119:89 | Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
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| | Psa 119:90 | Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.
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| | Psa 119:91 | Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.
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| | Psa 119:92 | If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
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| | Psa 119:93 | I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.
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| | Psa 119:94 | Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.
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| | Psa 119:95 | The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes.
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| | Psa 119:96 | To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless. >Mem
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| | Psa 119:97 | Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.
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| | Psa 119:98 | Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me.
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| | Psa 119:99 | I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.
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| | Psa 119:100 | I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.
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| | Psa 119:101 | I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word.
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| | Psa 119:102 | I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me.
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| | Psa 119:103 | How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
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| | Psa 119:104 | I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. >Nun
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| | Psa 119:105 | Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
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| | Psa 119:106 | I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.
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| | Psa 119:107 | I have suffered much; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your word.
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| | Psa 119:108 | Accept, O LORD, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.
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| | Psa 119:109 | Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.
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| | Psa 119:110 | The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts.
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| | Psa 119:111 | Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.
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| | Psa 119:112 | My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end. >Samekh
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| | Psa 119:113 | I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.
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| | Psa 119:114 | You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.
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| | Psa 119:115 | Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!
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| | Psa 119:116 | Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.
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| | Psa 119:117 | Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees.
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| | Psa 119:118 | You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their deceitfulness is in vain.
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| | Psa 119:119 | All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes.
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| | Psa 119:120 | My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws. >Ayin
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| | Psa 119:121 | I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors.
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| | Psa 119:122 | Ensure your servant's well-being; let not the arrogant oppress me.
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| | Psa 119:123 | My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise.
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| | Psa 119:124 | Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees.
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| | Psa 119:125 | I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.
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| | Psa 119:126 | It is time for you to act, O LORD; your law is being broken.
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| | Psa 119:127 | Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold,
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| | Psa 119:128 | and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path. >Pe
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| | Psa 119:129 | Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.
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| | Psa 119:130 | The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
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| | Psa 119:131 | I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.
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| | Psa 119:132 | Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
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| | Psa 119:133 | Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
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| | Psa 119:134 | Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may obey your precepts.
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| | Psa 119:135 | Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees.
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| | Psa 119:136 | Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed. >Tsadhe
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| | Psa 119:137 | Righteous are you, O LORD, and your laws are right.
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| | Psa 119:138 | The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.
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| | Psa 119:139 | My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.
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| | Psa 119:140 | Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
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| | Psa 119:141 | Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.
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| | Psa 119:142 | Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.
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| | Psa 119:143 | Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight.
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| | Psa 119:144 | Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may live. >Qoph
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| | Psa 119:145 | I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD, and I will obey your decrees.
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| | Psa 119:146 | I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.
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| | Psa 119:147 | I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.
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| | Psa 119:148 | My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.
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| | Psa 119:149 | Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your laws.
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| | Psa 119:150 | Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law.
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| | Psa 119:151 | Yet you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true.
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| | Psa 119:152 | Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever. >Resh
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| | Psa 119:153 | Look upon my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.
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| | Psa 119:154 | Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.
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| | Psa 119:155 | Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees.
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| | Psa 119:156 | Your compassion is great, O LORD; preserve my life according to your laws.
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| | Psa 119:157 | Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes.
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| | Psa 119:158 | I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word.
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| | Psa 119:159 | See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your love.
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| | Psa 119:160 | All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. >Sin and Shin
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| | Psa 119:161 | Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.
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| | Psa 119:162 | I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.
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| | Psa 119:163 | I hate and abhor falsehood but I love your law.
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| | Psa 119:164 | Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.
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| | Psa 119:165 | Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
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| | Psa 119:166 | I wait for your salvation, O LORD, and I follow your commands.
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| | Psa 119:167 | I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.
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| | Psa 119:168 | I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you. >Taw
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| | Psa 119:169 | May my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.
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| | Psa 119:170 | May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.
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| | Psa 119:171 | May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees.
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| | Psa 119:172 | May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.
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| | Psa 119:173 | May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
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| | Psa 119:174 | I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight.
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| | Psa 119:175 | Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me.
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| | Psa 119:176 | I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.
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