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153 Look at my suffering and deliver me because I haven't forgotten your Instruction.
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Look on my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.
154 Argue my case and redeem me. Make me live again by your word.
154
Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked because they haven't pursued your statutes.
155
Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees.
156 You have so much compassion, LORD— make me live again, according to your rules.
156
Your compassion, LORD, is great; preserve my life according to your laws.
157 My oppressors and enemies are many, but I haven't turned away from your laws.
157
Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes.
158 I look on the faithless, and I am disgusted because they haven't kept your word.
158
I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word.
159 Look at how much I love your precepts. Make me live again, LORD, according to your faithful love!
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See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, LORD, in accordance with your love.
160 The first thing to know about your word is that it is true and that all your righteous rules last forever.
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All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.
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