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Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD. |
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Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. |
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They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. |
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You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. |
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Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! |
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Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. |
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As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! |
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I will obey your decrees. Please don't give up on me! Beth |
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How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. |
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I have tried hard to find you-- don't let me wander from your commands. |
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I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. |
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I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees. |
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I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. |
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I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. |
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I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. |
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I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Gimel |
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Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word. |
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Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. |
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I am only a foreigner in the land. Don't hide your commands from me! |
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I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations. |
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You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed. |
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Don't let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws. |
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Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees. |
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Your laws please me; they give me wise advice. Daleth |
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I lie in the dust; revive me by your word. |
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I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees. |
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Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. |
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I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. |
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Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. |
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I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. |
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I cling to your laws. LORD, don't let me be put to shame! |
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I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding. He |
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Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them to the end. |
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Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. |
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Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. |
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Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! |
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Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. |
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Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you. |
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Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. |
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I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. Waw |
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LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. |
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Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. |
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Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope. |
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I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever. |
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I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. |
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I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed. |
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How I delight in your commands! How I love them! |
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I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. Zayin |
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Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. |
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Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. |
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The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. |
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I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me. |
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I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions. |
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Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. |
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I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions. |
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This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. Heth |
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LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words! |
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With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised. |
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I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws. |
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I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. |
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Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions. |
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I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations. |
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I am a friend to anyone who fears you-- anyone who obeys your commandments. |
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O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees. Teth |
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You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised. |
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I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. |
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I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word. |
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You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees. |
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Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart. |
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Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions. |
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My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. |
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Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Yodh |
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You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. |
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May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. |
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I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it. |
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Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant. |
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Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight. |
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Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments. |
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Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws. |
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May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed. Kaph |
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I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. |
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My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me? |
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I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees. |
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How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me? |
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These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me. |
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All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause. |
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They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments. |
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In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. Lamedh |
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Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven. |
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Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. |
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Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans. |
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If your instructions hadn't sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. |
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I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. |
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I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments. |
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Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws. |
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Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit. Mem |
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Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long. |
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Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide. |
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Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws. |
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I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments. |
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I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word. |
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I haven't turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well. |
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How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey. |
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Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life. Nun |
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Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. |
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I've promised it once, and I'll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. |
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I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised. |
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LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. |
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My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions. |
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The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. |
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Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart's delight. |
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I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. Samekh |
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I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. |
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You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. |
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Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. |
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LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. |
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Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. |
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But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves. |
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You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws! |
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I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations. Ayin |
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Don't leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. |
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Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don't let the arrogant oppress me! |
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My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. |
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I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees. |
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Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws. |
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LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions. |
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Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. |
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Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. Pe |
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Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! |
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The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. |
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I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. |
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Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. |
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Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. |
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Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. |
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Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. |
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Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. Tsadhe |
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O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. |
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Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. |
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I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words. |
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Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. |
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I am insignificant and despised, but I don't forget your commandments. |
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Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. |
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As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. |
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Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Qoph |
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I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees. |
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I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. |
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I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. |
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I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. |
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In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations. |
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Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions. |
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But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true. |
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I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. Resh |
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Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions. |
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Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised. |
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The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees. |
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LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations. |
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Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws. |
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Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word. |
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See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love. |
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The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. Shin |
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Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. |
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I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. |
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I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions. |
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I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just. |
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Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. |
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I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands. |
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I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. |
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Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. Taw |
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O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. |
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Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised. |
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Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees. |
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Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right. |
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Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments. |
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O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight. |
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Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me. |
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I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands. A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. |
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