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33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I will keep it to the end.
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Teach me, LORD, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.
34 Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law and observe it with my whole heart.
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Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
35 Lead me in the path of thy commandments, for I delight in it.
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Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
36 Incline my heart to thy testimonies, and not to gain!
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Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.
37 Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; and give me life in thy ways.
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Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
38 Confirm to thy servant thy promise, which is for those who fear thee.
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Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.
39 Turn away the reproach which I dread; for thy ordinances are good.
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Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.
40 Behold, I long for thy precepts; in thy righteousness give me life!
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How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life.
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