Book - Psalms - Chapter = 119 --> NLT
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Happy are people of integrity, who follow the law of the LORD.
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Happy are those who obey his decrees 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 principles!
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Then I will not be disgraced when I compare my life with your commands.
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When I learn your righteous laws, I will thank you by living as I should!
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I will obey your principles. Please don't give up on me!
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How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word and following its rules.
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I have tried my best 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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Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your principles.
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I have recited aloud all the laws you have given us.
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I have rejoiced in your decrees 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 principles and not forget your word.
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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 law.
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I am but a foreigner here on earth; I need the guidance of your commands. Don't hide them from me!
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I am overwhelmed continually with a desire for your laws.
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You rebuke those cursed proud ones who wander from your commands.
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Don't let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your decrees.
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Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your principles.
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Your decrees please me; they give me wise advice.
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I lie in the dust, completely discouraged; revive me by your word.
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I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your principles.
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Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful miracles.
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I weep with grief; encourage me by your word.
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Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your law.
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I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your laws.
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I cling to your decrees. LORD, don't let me be put to shame!
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If you will help me, I will run to follow your commands.
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Teach me, O LORD, to follow every one of your principles.
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Give me understanding and I will obey your law; I will put it 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 decrees; do not inflict me with 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, which is for those who honor you.
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Help me abandon my shameful ways; your laws are all I want in life.
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I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness.
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LORD, give to me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me.
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Then I will have an answer for those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.
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Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for my only hope is in your laws.
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I will keep on obeying your law forever and forever.
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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 decrees, 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 principles.
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Remember your promise to me, for 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 law.
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I meditate on your age-old laws; O LORD, they comfort me.
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I am furious with the wicked, those who reject your law.
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Your principles have been the music of my life throughout the years of my pilgrimage.
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I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD, and I obey your law because of this.
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This is my happy way of life: obeying your commandments.
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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 just as you promised.
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I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your statutes.
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I will hurry, without lingering, to obey your commands.
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Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your law.
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At midnight I rise to thank you for your just laws.
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Anyone who fears you is my friend--anyone who obeys your commandments.
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O LORD, the earth is full of your unfailing love; teach me your principles.
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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 principles.
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Arrogant people have made up lies about me, 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 law.
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The suffering you sent was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your principles.
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Your law is more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver!
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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 decisions 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 law is 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 reconciled with all who fear you and know your decrees.
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May I be blameless in keeping your principles; then I will never have to be ashamed.
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I faint with longing for your salvation; 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, exhausted with waiting. But I cling to your principles and obey them.
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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 law have dug deep pits for me to fall into.
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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 decrees.
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Forever, O LORD, your word 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 laws remain true today, for everything serves your plans.
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If your law hadn't sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery.
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I will never forget your commandments, for you have used them to restore my joy and health.
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I am yours; save me! For I have applied myself to obey your commandments.
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Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your decrees.
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Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit.
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Oh, how I love your law! I think about it all day long.
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Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for your commands are my constant guide.
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Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your decrees.
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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 path of evil, that I may remain obedient to your word.
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I haven't turned away from your laws, for you have taught me well.
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How sweet are your words to my taste; they are sweeter than honey.
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Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life.
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Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.
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I've promised it once, and I'll promise again: I will obey your wonderful laws.
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I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again, just as you promised.
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LORD, accept my grateful thanks and teach me your laws.
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My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your law.
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The wicked have set their traps for me along your path, but I will not turn from your commandments.
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Your decrees are my treasure; they are truly my heart's delight.
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I am determined to keep your principles, even forever, to the very end.
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I hate those who are undecided about you, but my choice is clear--I love your law.
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You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my only 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 saved; then I will meditate on your principles continually.
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But you have rejected all who stray from your principles. They are only fooling themselves.
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All the wicked of the earth are the scum you skim off; no wonder I love to obey your decrees!
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I tremble in fear of you; I fear your judgments.
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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 those who are arrogant oppress me!
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My eyes strain to see your deliverance, 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 principles.
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Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your decrees.
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LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have broken your law.
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Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.
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Truly, each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way.
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Your decrees are wonderful. No wonder I obey them!
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As your words are taught, they give light; even the simple can understand them.
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I open my mouth, panting expectantly, 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 any evil.
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Rescue me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments.
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Look down on me with love; teach me all your principles.
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Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your law.
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O LORD, you are righteous, and your decisions are fair.
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Your decrees are perfect; they are entirely worthy of our trust.
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I am overwhelmed with rage, 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 law is 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 decrees are always fair; help me to understand them, that I may live.
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I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your principles.
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I cry out to you; save me, that I may obey your decrees.
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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; in your justice, save my life.
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Those lawless people are coming near to attack me; they live far from your law.
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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 decrees never change.
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Look down upon my sorrows and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your law.
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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 salvation, for they do not bother with your principles.
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LORD, how great is your mercy; in your justice, give me back my life.
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Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your decrees.
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I hate these traitors 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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All your words are true; all your just laws will stand forever.
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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 finds a great treasure.
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I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your law.
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I will praise you seven times a day because all your laws are just.
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Those who love your law have great peace and do not stumble.
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I long for your salvation, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands.
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I have obeyed your decrees, and I love them very much.
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Yes, I obey your commandments and decrees, because you know everything I do.
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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 my lips burst forth with praise, for you have taught me your principles.
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Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right.
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Stand ready to help me, for I have chosen to follow your commandments.
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O LORD, I have longed for your salvation, and your law is my delight.
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Let me live so I can praise you, and may your laws sustain me.
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I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.