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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.
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Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name.
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Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil.
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Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments.
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Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees.
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Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.
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O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair.
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Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy.
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I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words.
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Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.
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I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments.
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Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true.
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As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.
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Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live.
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I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD ! I will obey your decrees.
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I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws.
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I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.
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I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.
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In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations.
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Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions.
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But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true.
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I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever.
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Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions.
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Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised.
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The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees.
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LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations.
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Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws.
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Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word.
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See how I love your commandments, LORD . Give back my life because of your unfailing love.
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The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever.
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Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word.
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I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.
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I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions.
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I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.
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Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.
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I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands.
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I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much.
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Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do.
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O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised.
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Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised.
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Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees.
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Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right.
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Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments.
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O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight.
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Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me.
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I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.
