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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, LORD, the way of your decrees, that I may follow 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, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
35 Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
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Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
36 Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.
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Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
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Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.
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Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.
39 Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.
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Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.
40 How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life.
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How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life.
41 May your unfailing love come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your promise;
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May your unfailing love come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your promise;
42 then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
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then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.
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Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.
44 I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.
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I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.
45 I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
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I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,
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I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,
47 for I delight in your commands because I love them.
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for I delight in your commands because I love them.
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees.
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I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees.
49 Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.
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Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.
50 My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
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My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.
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The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.
52 I remember, LORD, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them.
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I remember, LORD, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them.
53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.
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Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.
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Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.
55 In the night, LORD, I remember your name, that I may keep your law.
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In the night, LORD, I remember your name, that I may keep your law.
56 This has been my practice: I obey your precepts.
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This has been my practice: I obey your precepts.
57 You are my portion, LORD; I have promised to obey your words.
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You are my portion, LORD; I have promised to obey your words.
58 I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
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I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
59 I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.
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I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60 I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.
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I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.
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Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.
62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.
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At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.
63 I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
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I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
64 The earth is filled with your love, LORD; teach me your decrees.
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The earth is filled with your love, LORD; teach me your decrees.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide.