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Psalms 119
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How [1] happy are those whose way is blameless, ⓘ who walk according to the LORD’s instruction! ⓙ
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Happy are those who keep his decrees ⓚ and seek him with all their heart. ⓛ
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They do nothing wrong; ⓜ they walk in his ways.
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You have commanded that your precepts ⓝ be diligently kept.
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If only my ways were committed to keeping your statutes! ⓐ
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Then I would not be ashamed ⓑ when I think about all your commands.
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I will praise you with an upright heart ⓒ when I learn your righteous judgments.
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I will keep your statutes; never abandon me. ⓓ
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How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping your [2] word. ⓔ
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I have sought you with all my heart; ⓕ don’t let me wander from your commands. ⓖ
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I have treasured your word in my heart ⓗ so that I may not sin against you.
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LORD, may you be blessed; teach me your statutes. ⓘ
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With my lips I proclaim all the judgments from your mouth. ⓙ
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I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees ⓚ as much as in all riches.
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I will meditate on your precepts ⓛ and think about your ways. ⓜ
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I will delight in your statutes; ⓝ I will not forget your word.
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Deal generously with your servant ⓐ so that I might live; then I will keep your word.
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Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction.
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I am a resident alien on earth; ⓑ do not hide your commands from me.
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I am continually overcome with longing for your judgments. ⓒ
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You rebuke the arrogant, the ones under a curse, ⓓ who wander from your commands. ⓔ
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Take insult and contempt away from me, ⓕ for I have kept your decrees.
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Though princes sit together speaking against me, ⓖ your servant will think about your statutes; ⓗ
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your decrees are my delight and my counselors. ⓘ
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My life is down in the dust; ⓙ give me life ⓚ through your word.
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I told you about my life, and you answered me; teach me your statutes. ⓛ
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Help me understand the meaning of your precepts so that I can meditate on your wonders. ⓜ
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I am weary [3] from grief; strengthen me through your word. ⓝ
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Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me your instruction.
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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 decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame. ⓑ
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I pursue the way of your commands, for you broaden my understanding. [4] ⓒ
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Teach me, LORD, the meaning [5] of your statutes, and I will always keep them. [6] ⓓ
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Help me understand your instruction, ⓔ and I will obey it and follow it with all my heart. ⓕ
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Help me stay on the path of your commands, ⓖ for I take pleasure in it. ⓗ
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Turn my heart to your decrees ⓘ and not to dishonest profit. ⓙ
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Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; ⓚ give me life in your ways. [7] ⓛ
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Confirm what you said to your servant, ⓜ for it produces reverence for you.
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Turn away the disgrace I dread; ⓝ indeed, your judgments are good.
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How I long for your precepts! ⓐ Give me life through your righteousness.
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Let your faithful love come to me, LORD, ⓑ your salvation, as you promised. ⓒ
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Then I can answer the one who taunts me, ⓓ for I trust in your word.
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Never take the word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in your judgments. ⓔ
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I will always obey your instruction, forever and ever. ⓕ
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I will walk freely in an open place ⓖ because I study your precepts. ⓗ
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I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed. ⓘ
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I delight in your commands, which I love. ⓙ
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I will lift up my hands ⓚ to your commands, which I love, and will meditate on your statutes. ⓛ
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Remember your word to your servant; you have given me hope through it.
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This is my comfort in my affliction: ⓜ Your promise has given me life.
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The arrogant constantly ridicule me, but I do not turn away from your instruction. ⓝ
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LORD, I remember your judgments from long ago and find comfort.
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Rage seizes me ⓐ because of the wicked who reject your instruction. ⓑ
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Your statutes are the theme of my song during my earthly life. [8]
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LORD, I remember your name ⓒ in the night, ⓓ and I obey your instruction.
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This is my practice: I obey your precepts. ⓔ
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The LORD is my portion; [9] ⓕ I have promised to keep your words.
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I have sought your favor ⓖ with all my heart; be gracious to me ⓗ according to your promise.
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I thought about my ways ⓘ and turned my steps back to your decrees.
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I hurried, not hesitating to keep your commands.
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Though the ropes of the wicked ⓙ were wrapped around me, I did not forget your instruction. ⓚ
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I rise at midnight to thank you ⓛ for your righteous judgments. ⓜ
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I am a friend to all who fear you, ⓝ to those who keep your precepts.
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LORD, the earth is filled with your faithful love; ⓐ teach me your statutes. ⓑ
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LORD, you have treated your servant well, just as you promised.
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Teach me good judgment and discernment, ⓒ for I rely on your commands.
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Before I was afflicted I went astray, ⓓ but now I keep your word.
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You are good, ⓔ and you do what is good; ⓕ teach me your statutes.
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The arrogant have smeared me with lies, ⓖ but I obey your precepts with all my heart. ⓗ
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Their hearts are hard and insensitive, ⓘ but I delight in your instruction. ⓙ
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It was good for me to be afflicted ⓚ so that I could learn your statutes.
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Instruction from your lips ⓛ is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
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Your hands made me and formed me; ⓜ give me understanding so that I can learn your commands. ⓝ
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Those who fear you will see me and rejoice, ⓐ for I put my hope in your word. ⓑ
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I know, LORD, that your judgments are just and that you have afflicted me fairly. ⓒ
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May your faithful love comfort me as you promised your servant.
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May your compassion come to me ⓓ so that I may live, for your instruction is my delight. ⓔ
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Let the arrogant be put to shame ⓕ for slandering me with lies; I will meditate on your precepts.
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Let those who fear you, those who know your decrees, turn to me.
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May my heart be blameless regarding your statutes ⓖ so that I will not be put to shame.
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I long for your salvation; ⓗ I put my hope in your word. ⓘ
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My eyes grow weary looking for what you have promised; ⓙ I ask, “When will you comfort me?”
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Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke, I do not forget your statutes.
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How many days must your servant wait? When will you execute judgment on my persecutors? ⓚ
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The arrogant have dug pits for me; ⓛ they violate your instruction.
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All your commands are true; people persecute me with lies — help me! ⓜ
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They almost ended my life on earth, but I did not abandon your precepts.
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Give me life in accordance with your faithful love, and I will obey the decree you have spoken.
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LORD, your word is forever; ⓝ it is firmly fixed in heaven.
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Your faithfulness is for all generations; ⓐ you established the earth, and it stands firm. ⓑ
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Your judgments stand firm today, ⓒ for all things are your servants. ⓓ
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If your instruction had not been my delight, I would have died in my affliction. ⓔ
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I will never forget your precepts, for you have given me life through them. ⓕ
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I am yours; save me, ⓖ for I have studied your precepts. ⓗ
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The wicked hope to destroy me, ⓘ but I contemplate your decrees.
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I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your command is without limit.
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How I love your instruction! ⓙ It is my meditation all day long. ⓚ
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Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, ⓛ for they are always with me.
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I have more insight than all my teachers because your decrees are my meditation. ⓜ
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I understand more than the elders ⓝ because I obey your precepts. ⓐ
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I have kept my feet from every evil path ⓑ to follow your word.
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I have not turned from your judgments, ⓒ for you yourself have instructed me.
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How sweet your word is ⓓ to my taste — sweeter than honey in my mouth.
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I gain understanding from your precepts; ⓔ therefore I hate every false way. ⓕ
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Your word is a lamp for my feet ⓖ and a light on my path.
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I have solemnly sworn ⓗ to keep your righteous judgments.
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I am severely afflicted; LORD, give me life according to your word. ⓘ
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LORD, please accept my freewill offerings of praise, ⓙ and teach me your judgments. ⓚ
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My life is constantly in danger, [10] yet I do not forget your instruction. ⓛ
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The wicked have set a trap for me, ⓜ but I have not wandered from your precepts. ⓝ
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I have your decrees as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart. ⓐ
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I am resolved to obey your statutes to the very end. [11] ⓑ
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I hate those who are double-minded, ⓒ but I love your instruction. ⓓ
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You are my shelter and my shield; ⓔ I put my hope in your word. ⓕ
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Depart from me, ⓖ you evil ones, so that I may obey my God’s commands. ⓗ
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Sustain me as you promised, ⓘ and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope. ⓙ
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Sustain me so that I can be safe ⓚ and always be concerned about your statutes. ⓛ
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You reject all who stray from your statutes, ⓜ for their deceit is a lie.
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You remove all the wicked on earth as if they were [12] dross from metal; ⓝ therefore, I love your decrees. ⓐ
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I tremble [13] in awe of you; ⓑ I fear your judgments.
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I have done what is just and right; ⓒ do not leave me to my oppressors.
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Guarantee your servant’s well-being; ⓓ do not let the arrogant oppress me.
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My eyes grow weary ⓔ looking for your salvation and for your righteous promise.
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Deal with your servant based on your faithful love; ⓕ teach me your statutes.
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I am your servant; ⓖ give me understanding ⓗ so that I may know your decrees.
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It is time for the LORD to act, ⓘ for they have violated your instruction.
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Since I love your commands ⓙ more than gold, even the purest gold,
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I carefully follow all your precepts ⓚ and hate every false way. ⓛ
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Your decrees are wondrous; ⓜ therefore I obey them. ⓝ
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The revelation of your words ⓐ brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced. ⓑ
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I open my mouth and pant ⓒ because I long for your commands.
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Turn to me and be gracious to me, ⓓ as is your practice toward those who love your name.
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Make my steps steady through your promise; ⓔ don’t let any sin dominate me. ⓕ
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Redeem me from human oppression, ⓖ and I will keep your precepts.
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Make your face shine on your servant, ⓗ and teach me your statutes. ⓘ
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My eyes pour out streams of tears ⓙ because people do not follow your instruction.
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You are righteous, LORD, ⓚ and your judgments are just.
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The decrees you issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy. ⓛ
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My anger overwhelms me because my foes forget your words. ⓜ
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Your word is completely pure, ⓝ and your servant loves it. ⓐ
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I am insignificant and despised, ⓑ but I do not forget your precepts. ⓒ
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Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your instruction is true. ⓓ
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Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but your commands are my delight. ⓔ
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Your decrees are righteous forever. ⓕ Give me understanding, and I will live.
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I call with all my heart; answer me, LORD. I will obey your statutes. ⓖ
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I call to you; save me, and I will keep your decrees. ⓗ
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I rise before dawn and cry out for help; ⓘ I put my hope in your word.
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I am awake through each watch of the night to meditate on your promise. ⓙ
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In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice. LORD, give me life in keeping with your justice. ⓚ
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Those who pursue evil plans [14] ⓛ come near; they are far from your instruction.
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You are near, LORD, ⓜ and all your commands are true. ⓝ
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Long ago I learned from your decrees that you have established them forever. ⓐ
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Consider my affliction and rescue me, ⓑ for I have not forgotten your instruction. ⓒ
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Champion my cause and redeem me; ⓓ give me life as you promised.
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Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not study your statutes. ⓔ
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Your compassions are many, LORD; ⓕ give me life according to your judgments.
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My persecutors and foes are many. ⓖ I have not turned from your decrees. ⓗ
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I have seen the disloyal ⓘ and feel disgust ⓙ because they do not keep your word.
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Consider how I love your precepts; LORD, give me life according to your faithful love. ⓚ
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The entirety of your word is truth, each of your righteous judgments endures forever. ⓛ
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Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears only your word. ⓜ
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I rejoice over your promise ⓝ like one who finds vast treasure.
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I hate and abhor falsehood, ⓐ but I love your instruction. ⓑ
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I praise you seven times a day for your righteous judgments. ⓒ
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Abundant peace belongs to those ⓓ who love your instruction; nothing makes them stumble. ⓔ
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LORD, I hope for your salvation ⓕ and carry out your commands.
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I obey your decrees and love them greatly. ⓖ
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I obey your precepts and decrees, for all my ways are before you. ⓗ
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Let my cry reach you, LORD; ⓘ give me understanding according to your word. ⓙ
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Let my plea reach you; ⓚ rescue me according to your promise. ⓛ
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My lips pour out praise, ⓜ for you teach me your statutes. ⓝ
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My tongue sings about your promise, ⓐ for all your commands are righteous. ⓑ
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May your hand be ready to help me, ⓒ for I have chosen your precepts. ⓓ
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I long for your salvation, LORD, and your instruction is my delight. ⓔ
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Let me live, and I will praise you; ⓕ may your judgments help me.
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I wander like a lost sheep; ⓖ seek your servant, ⓗ for I do not forget your commands. ⓘ
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