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My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to thy word!
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When I told of my ways, thou didst answer me; teach me thy statutes!
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Make me understand the way of thy precepts, and I will meditate on thy wondrous works.
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My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to thy word!
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Put false ways far from me; and graciously teach me thy law!
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I have chosen the way of faithfulness, I set thy ordinances before me.
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I cleave to thy testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame!
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I will run in the way of thy commandments when thou enlargest my understanding!
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Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I will keep it to the end.
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Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law and observe it with my whole heart.
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Lead me in the path of thy commandments, for I delight in it.
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Incline my heart to thy testimonies, and not to gain!
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Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; and give me life in thy ways.
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Confirm to thy servant thy promise, which is for those who fear thee.
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Turn away the reproach which I dread; for thy ordinances are good.
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Behold, I long for thy precepts; in thy righteousness give me life!
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Let thy steadfast love come to me, O LORD, thy salvation according to thy promise;
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then shall I have an answer for those who taunt me, for I trust in thy word.
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And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in thy ordinances.
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I will keep thy law continually, for ever and ever;
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and I shall walk at liberty, for I have sought thy precepts.
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I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, and shall not be put to shame;
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for I find my delight in thy commandments, which I love.
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I revere thy commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on thy statutes.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version)