Psalm 119 (NIV) - *Aleph Blessed are those whose

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Psa 119:1 [fn]Aleph Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.

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Psa 119:2Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart—

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Psa 119:3they do no wrong but follow his ways.

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Psa 119:4You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.

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Psa 119:5Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!

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Psa 119:6Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.

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Psa 119:7I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.

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Psa 119:8I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me.

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Psa 119:9Beth How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.

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Psa 119:10I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.

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Psa 119:11I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

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Psa 119:12Praise be to you, LORD; teach me your decrees.

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Psa 119:13With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.

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Psa 119:14I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.

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Psa 119:15I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.

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Psa 119:16I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.

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Psa 119:17Gimel Be good to your servant while I live, that I may obey your word.

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Psa 119:18Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.

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Psa 119:19I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.

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Psa 119:20My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.

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Psa 119:21You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed, those who stray from your commands.

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Psa 119:22Remove from me their scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes.

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Psa 119:23Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.

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Psa 119:24Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors.

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Psa 119:25Daleth I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.

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Psa 119:26I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.

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Psa 119:27Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.

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Psa 119:28My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.

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Psa 119:29Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law.

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Psa 119:30I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.

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Psa 119:31I hold fast to your statutes, LORD; do not let me be put to shame.

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Psa 119:32I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.

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Psa 119:33He Teach me, LORD, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.[fn]

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Psa 119:34Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.

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Psa 119:35Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.

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Psa 119:36Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.

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Psa 119:37Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.[fn]

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Psa 119:38Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.

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Psa 119:39Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.

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Psa 119:40How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life.

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Psa 119:41Waw May your unfailing love come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your promise;

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Psa 119:42then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.

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Psa 119:43Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.

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Psa 119:44I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.

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Psa 119:45I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.

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Psa 119:46I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,

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Psa 119:47for I delight in your commands because I love them.

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Psa 119:48I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees.

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Psa 119:49Zayin Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

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Psa 119:50My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.

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Psa 119:51The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.

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Psa 119:52I remember, LORD, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them.

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Psa 119:53Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.

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Psa 119:54Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.

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Psa 119:55In the night, LORD, I remember your name, that I may keep your law.

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Psa 119:56This has been my practice: I obey your precepts.

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Psa 119:57Heth You are my portion, LORD; I have promised to obey your words.

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Psa 119:58I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.

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Psa 119:59I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.

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Psa 119:60I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.

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Psa 119:61Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.

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Psa 119:62At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.

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Psa 119:63I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.

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Psa 119:64The earth is filled with your love, LORD; teach me your decrees.

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Psa 119:65Teth Do good to your servant according to your word, LORD.

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Psa 119:66Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.

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Psa 119:67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.

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Psa 119:68You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.

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Psa 119:69Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.

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Psa 119:70Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.

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Psa 119:71It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.

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Psa 119:72The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

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Psa 119:73Yodh Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.

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Psa 119:74May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.

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Psa 119:75I know, LORD, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

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Psa 119:76May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.

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Psa 119:77Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.

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Psa 119:78May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.

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Psa 119:79May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.

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Psa 119:80May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees, that I may not be put to shame.

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Psa 119:81Kaph My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.

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Psa 119:82My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, “When will you comfort me?”

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Psa 119:83Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees.

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Psa 119:84How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors?

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Psa 119:85The arrogant dig pits to trap me, contrary to your law.

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Psa 119:86All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.

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Psa 119:87They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.

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Psa 119:88In your unfailing love preserve my life, that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.

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Psa 119:89Lamedh Your word, LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.

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Psa 119:90Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.

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Psa 119:91Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.

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Psa 119:92If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

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Psa 119:93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.

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Psa 119:94Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.

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Psa 119:95The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes.

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Psa 119:96To all perfection I see a limit, but your commands are boundless.

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Psa 119:97Mem Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.

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Psa 119:98Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies.

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Psa 119:99I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.

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Psa 119:100I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.

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Psa 119:101I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word.

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Psa 119:102I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me.

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Psa 119:103How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

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Psa 119:104I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path.

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Psa 119:105Nun Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

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Psa 119:106I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.

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Psa 119:107I have suffered much; preserve my life, LORD, according to your word.

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Psa 119:108Accept, LORD, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.

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Psa 119:109Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.

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Psa 119:110The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts.

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Psa 119:111Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.

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Psa 119:112My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.[fn]

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Psa 119:113Samekh I hate double-minded people, but I love your law.

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Psa 119:114You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

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Psa 119:115Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!

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Psa 119:116Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.

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Psa 119:117Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees.

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Psa 119:118You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their delusions come to nothing.

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Psa 119:119All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes.

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Psa 119:120My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws.

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Psa 119:121Ayin I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors.

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Psa 119:122Ensure your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.

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Psa 119:123My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise.

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Psa 119:124Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees.

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Psa 119:125I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.

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Psa 119:126It is time for you to act, LORD; your law is being broken.

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Psa 119:127Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold,

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Psa 119:128and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path.

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Psa 119:129Pe Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.

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Psa 119:130The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

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Psa 119:131I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.

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Psa 119:132Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

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Psa 119:133Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.

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Psa 119:134Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts.

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Psa 119:135Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees.

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Psa 119:136Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.

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Psa 119:137Tsadhe You are righteous, LORD, and your laws are right.

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Psa 119:138The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.

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Psa 119:139My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.

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Psa 119:140Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

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Psa 119:141Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.

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Psa 119:142Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.

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Psa 119:143Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.

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Psa 119:144Your statutes are always righteous; give me understanding that I may live.

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Psa 119:145Qoph I call with all my heart; answer me, LORD, and I will obey your decrees.

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Psa 119:146I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.

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Psa 119:147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.

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Psa 119:148My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.

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Psa 119:149Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, LORD, according to your laws.

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Psa 119:150Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law.

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Psa 119:151Yet you are near, LORD, and all your commands are true.

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Psa 119:152Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever.

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Psa 119:153Resh Look on my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.

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Psa 119:154Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.

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Psa 119:155Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees.

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Psa 119:156Your compassion, LORD, is great; preserve my life according to your laws.

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Psa 119:157Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes.

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Psa 119:158I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word.

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Psa 119:159See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, LORD, in accordance with your love.

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Psa 119:160All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.

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Psa 119:161Sin and Shin Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.

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Psa 119:162I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.

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Psa 119:163I hate and detest falsehood but I love your law.

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Psa 119:164Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.

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Psa 119:165Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.

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Psa 119:166I wait for your salvation, LORD, and I follow your commands.

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Psa 119:167I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.

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Psa 119:168I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you.

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Psa 119:169Taw May my cry come before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word.

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Psa 119:170May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.

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Psa 119:171May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees.

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Psa 119:172May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.

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Psa 119:173May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

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Psa 119:174I long for your salvation, LORD, and your law gives me delight.

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Psa 119:175Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me.

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Psa 119:176I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.

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