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New International Version NIV
129 Your laws are wonderful! That's why I guard them.
129
Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.
130 Access to your words gives light, giving simple folk understanding.
130
The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
131 I open my mouth up wide, panting, because I long for your commandments.
131
I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.
132 Come back to me and have mercy on me; that's only right for those who love your name.
132
Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
133 Keep my steps steady by your word; don't let any sin rule me.
133
Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
134 Redeem me from the people who oppress me so I can keep your precepts.
134
Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts.
135 Shine your face on your servant, and teach me your statutes.
135
Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees.
136 Rivers of tears stream from my eyes because your Instruction isn't being kept.
136
Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.
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