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Teach me your decrees, O LORD ; I will keep them to the end.
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Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.
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Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.
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Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!
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Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.
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Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you.
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Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good.
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I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness.
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LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me.
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Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.
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Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope.
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I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever.
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I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.
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I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed.
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How I delight in your commands! How I love them!
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I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees.
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Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope.
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Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.
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The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions.
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I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me.
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I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions.
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Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived.
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I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD ; therefore, I obey your instructions.
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This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments.
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LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words!
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With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised.
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I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.
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I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands.
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Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.
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I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations.
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I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments.
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O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees.
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You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised.
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I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge.
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I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.
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You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees.
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Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.
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Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions.
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My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.
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Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.
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You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.
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May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word.
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I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it.
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Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.
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Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight.
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Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.
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Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws.
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May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed.
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I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word.
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My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me?
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I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.
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How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me?
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These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me.
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All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.
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They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments.
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In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws.
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Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven.
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Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created.
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Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans.
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If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery.
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I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life.
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I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.
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Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.
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Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit.
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Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long.
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Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.
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Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws.
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I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments.
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I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word.
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I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well.
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How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.
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Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life.
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Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
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I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations.
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I have suffered much, O LORD ; restore my life again as you promised.
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LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations.
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My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions.
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The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments.
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Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight.
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I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.
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I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions.
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You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.
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Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God.
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LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed.
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Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees.
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But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves.
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You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws!
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I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations.
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Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right.
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Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!
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My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.
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I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees.
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Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.
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LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions.
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Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.
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Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way.
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Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them!
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The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.
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I pant with expectation, longing for your commands.
