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1Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not
2swerve from your testimonies.
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I look at
3the faithless with
4disgust, because they do not keep your commands.
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Consider how I
5love your precepts!
6Give me life according to your steadfast love.
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7The sum of your word is
8truth, and every one of your
9righteous rules endures forever.
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10Princes persecute me
11without cause, but my heart
12stands in awe of your words.
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I
13rejoice at your word like one who
14finds great spoil.
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I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love
15your law.
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Seven times a day I praise you for your
16righteous rules.
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Great
17peace have those who love your law;
18nothing can make them stumble.
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I
19hope for your salvation, O LORD, and I do your commandments.
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My soul keeps your testimonies; I
20love them exceedingly.