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33 Teach me, LORD, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.
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Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I will observe it to the end.
34 Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
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Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
35 Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
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Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.
36 Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.
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Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain.
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
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Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; give me life in your ways.
38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.
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Confirm to your servant your promise, which is for those who fear you.
39 Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.
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Turn away the disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good.
40 How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life.
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See, I have longed for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life.
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