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137 You are righteous, LORD, and your laws are right.
137
You are righteous, O Lord, and your judgments are right.
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.
138
You have appointed your decrees in righteousness and in all faithfulness.
139 My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.
139
My zeal consumes me because my foes forget your words.
140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
140
Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.
141 Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.
141
I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.
142 Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.
142
Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is the truth.
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.
143
Trouble and anguish have come upon me, but your commandments are my delight.
144 Your statutes are always righteous; give me understanding that I may live.
144
Your decrees are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.
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