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127 Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold,
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127 Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold,
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128 and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path.
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128 and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path.
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129 Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.
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129 Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.
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130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
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130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
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131 I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.
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131 I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.
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132 Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
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132 Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
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133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
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133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
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134 Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may obey your precepts.
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134 Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may obey your precepts.
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135 Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees.
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135 Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees.
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136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.
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136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.
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137 Righteous are you, O LORD, and your laws are right.
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137 Righteous are you, O LORD, and your laws are right.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
