New International Version NIV
New International Version NIV
65 Do good to your servant according to your word, LORD.
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Do good to your servant according to your word, LORD.
66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.
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Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.
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Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.
68 You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.
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You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.
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Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.
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Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
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It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
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The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide.