📖 Psalms 119
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א(Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the LORD.
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How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart,
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who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps.
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You demand that your precepts be carefully kept.
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If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes!
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Then I would not be ashamed, if I were focused on all your commands.
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I will give you sincere thanks, when I learn your just regulations.
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I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me!
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ב(Bet) How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions!
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With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands!
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In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.
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You deserve praise, O LORD! Teach me your statutes!
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With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed.
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I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds.
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I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior.
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I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions.
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ג(Gimel) Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep your instructions.
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Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law!
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I am a resident foreigner in this land. Do not hide your commands from me!
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I desperately long to know your regulations at all times.
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You reprimand arrogant people. Those who stray from your commands are doomed.
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Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules.
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Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes.
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Yes, I find delight in your rules; they give me guidance.
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ד(Dalet) I collapse in the dirt. Revive me with your word!
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I told you about my ways and you answered me. Teach me your statutes!
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Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings.
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I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word!
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Remove me from the path of deceit! Graciously give me your law!
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I choose the path of faithfulness; I am committed to your regulations.
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I hold fast to your rules. O LORD, do not let me be ashamed!
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I run along the path of your commands, for you enable me to do so.
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ה(He) Teach me, O LORD, the lifestyle prescribed by your statutes, so that I might observe it continually.
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Give me understanding so that I might observe your law, and keep it with all my heart.
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Guide me in the path of your commands, for I delight to walk in it.
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Give me a desire for your rules, rather than for wealth gained unjustly.
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Turn my eyes away from what is worthless! Revive me with your word!
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Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you.
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Take away the insults that I dread! Indeed, your regulations are good.
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Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance!
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ו(Vav) May I experience your loyal love, O LORD, and your deliverance, as you promised.
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Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word.
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Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice.
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Then I will keep your law continually now and for all time.
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I will be secure, for I seek your precepts.
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I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.
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I will find delight in your commands, which I love.
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I will lift my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.
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ז(Zayin) Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.
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This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me.
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Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law.
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I remember your ancient regulations, O LORD, and console myself.
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Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law.
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Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.
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I remember your name during the night, O LORD, and I will keep your law.
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This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts.
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ח(Khet) The LORD is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions.
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I seek your favor with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you promised!
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I consider my actions and follow your rules.
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I keep your commands eagerly and without delay.
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The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law.
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In the middle of the night I arise to thank you for your just regulations.
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I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts.
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O LORD, your loyal love fills the earth. Teach me your statutes!
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ט(Tet) You are good to your servant, O LORD, just as you promised.
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Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable.
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Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions.
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You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes!
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Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart.
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Their hearts are calloused, but I find delight in your law.
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It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes.
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The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
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י(Yod) Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding so that I might learn your commands.
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Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me, for I find hope in your word.
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I know, LORD, that your regulations are just. You disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me.
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May your loyal love console me, as you promised your servant.
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May I experience your compassion, so I might live! For I find delight in your law.
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May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts.
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May your loyal followers turn to me, those who know your rules.
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May I be fully committed to your statutes, so that I might not be ashamed.
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כ(Kaf) I desperately long for your deliverance. I find hope in your word.
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My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say,“When will you comfort me?”
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For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke. I do not forget your statutes.
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How long must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who pursue me?
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The arrogant dig pits to trap me, which violates your law.
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All your commands are reliable. I am pursued without reason. Help me!
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They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts.
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Revive me with your loyal love, that I might keep the rules you have revealed.
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ל(Lamed) O LORD, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven.
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You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations. You established the earth and it stood firm.
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Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants.
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If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow.
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I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me.
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I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts.
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The wicked prepare to kill me, yet I concentrate on your rules.
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I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension.
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מ(Mem) O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it.
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Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them.
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I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules.
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I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.
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I stay away from every evil path, so that I might keep your instructions.
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I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me.
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Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!
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Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions.
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נ(Nun) Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.
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I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations.
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I am suffering terribly. O LORD, revive me with your word!
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O LORD, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise! Teach me your regulations!
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My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law.
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The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.
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I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.
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I am determined to obey your statutes at all times, to the very end.
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ס(Samek) I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.
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You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word.
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Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.
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Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!
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Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually.
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You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable.
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You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules.
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My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments.
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ע(Ayin) I do what is fair and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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Guarantee the welfare of your servant! Do not let the arrogant oppress me!
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My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance, for your reliable promise to be fulfilled.
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Show your servant your loyal love! Teach me your statutes!
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I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules.
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It is time for the LORD to act– they break your law!
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For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.
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For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions.
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פ(Pe) Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them.
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Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained.
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I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands.
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Turn toward me and extend mercy to me, as you typically do to your loyal followers.
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Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!
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Deliver me from oppressive men, so that I can keep your precepts.
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Smile on your servant! Teach me your statutes!
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Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.
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צ(Tsade) You are just, O LORD, and your judgments are fair.
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The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable.
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My zeal consumes me, for my enemies forget your instructions.
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Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it!
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I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.
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Your justice endures, and your law is reliable.
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Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands.
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Your rules remain just. Give me insight so that I can live.
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ק(Qof) I cried out with all my heart,“Answer me, O LORD! I will observe your statutes.”
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I cried out to you,“Deliver me, so that I can keep your rules.”
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I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word.
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My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word.
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Listen to me because of your loyal love! O LORD, revive me, as you typically do!
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Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law.
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You are near, O LORD, and all your commands are reliable.
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I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last.
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ר(Resh) See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law.
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Fight for me and defend me! Revive me with your word!
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The wicked have no chance for deliverance, for they do not seek your statutes.
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Your compassion is great, O LORD. Revive me, as you typically do!
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The enemies who chase me are numerous. Yet I do not turn aside from your rules.
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I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions.
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See how I love your precepts! O LORD, revive me with your loyal love!
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Your instructions are totally reliable; all your just regulations endure.
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שׂ/שׁ(Sin/Shin) Rulers pursue me for no reason, yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions.
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I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder.
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I hate and despise deceit; I love your law.
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Seven times a day I praise you because of your just regulations.
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Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble.
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I hope for your deliverance, O LORD, and I obey your commands.
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I keep your rules; I love them greatly.
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I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do.
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ת(Tav) Listen to my cry for help, O LORD! Give me insight by your word!
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Listen to my appeal for mercy! Deliver me, as you promised.
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May praise flow freely from my lips, for you teach me your statutes.
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May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just.
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May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts.
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I long for your deliverance, O LORD; I find delight in your law.
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May I live and praise you! May your regulations help me!
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I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commands.