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Look on my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.
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Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.
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Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees.
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Your compassion, LORD, is great; preserve my life according to your laws.
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Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes.
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I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word.
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See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, LORD, in accordance with your love.
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All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.
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Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.
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I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.
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I hate and detest falsehood but I love your law.
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Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.
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Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
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I wait for your salvation, LORD, and I follow your commands.
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I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.
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I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you.
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May my cry come before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word.
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May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.
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May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees.
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May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.
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May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.