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Enable me to speak the truth at all times, because my hope is in your judgments.
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I will always obey your law, forever and ever.
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I will live in perfect freedom, because I try to obey your teachings.
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I will announce your commands to kings and I will not be ashamed.
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I find pleasure in obeying your commands, because I love them.
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I respect and love your commandments; I will meditate on your instructions.
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Remember your promise to me, your servant; it has given me hope.
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Even in my suffering I was comforted because your promise gave me life.
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The proud are always scornful of me, but I have not departed from your law.
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I remember your judgments of long ago, and they bring me comfort, O Lord.
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When I see the wicked breaking your law, I am filled with anger.
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During my brief earthly life I compose songs about your commands.
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In the night I remember you, Lord, and I think about your law.
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I find my happiness in obeying your commands.
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You are all I want, O Lord; I promise to obey your laws.
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I ask you with all my heart to have mercy on me, as you have promised!
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I have considered my conduct, and I promise to follow your instructions.
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Without delay I hurry to obey your commands.
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The wicked have laid a trap for me, but I do not forget your law.
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In the middle of the night I wake up to praise you for your righteous judgments.
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I am a friend of all who serve you, of all who obey your laws.
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Lord, the earth is full of your constant love; teach me your commandments.
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You have kept your promise, Lord, and you are good to me, your servant.
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Give me wisdom and knowledge, because I trust in your commands.
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Before you punished me, I used to go wrong, but now I obey your word.
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How good you are - how kind! Teach me your commands.
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The proud have told lies about me, but with all my heart I obey your instructions.
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They have no understanding, but I find pleasure in your law.
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My punishment was good for me, because it made me learn your commands.
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The law that you gave means more to me than all the money in the world.
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You created me, and you keep me safe; give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws.
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Those who honor you will be glad when they see me, because I trust in your promise.
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I know that your judgments are righteous, Lord, and that you punished me because you are faithful.
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Let your constant love comfort me, as you have promised me, your servant.
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Have mercy on me, and I will live because I take pleasure in your law.
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May the proud be ashamed for falsely accusing me; as for me, I will meditate on your instructions.
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May those who honor you come to me - all those who know your commands.
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May I perfectly obey your commandments and be spared the shame of defeat.
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I am worn out, Lord, waiting for you to save me; I place my trust in your word.
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My eyes are tired from watching for what you promised, while I ask, "When will you help me?"
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I am as useless as a discarded wineskin; yet I have not forgotten your commands.
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How much longer must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me?
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The proud, who do not obey your law, have dug pits to trap me.
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Your commandments are all trustworthy; people persecute me with lies - help me!
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They have almost succeeded in killing me, but I have not neglected your commands.
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Because of your constant love be good to me, so that I may obey your laws.
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Your word, O Lord, will last forever; it is eternal in heaven.
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Your faithfulness endures through all the ages; you have set the earth in place, and it remains.
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All things remain to this day because of your command, because they are all your servants.
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If your law had not been the source of my joy, I would have died from my sufferings.
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I will never neglect your instructions, because by them you have kept me alive.
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I am yours - save me! I have tried to obey your commands.
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The wicked are waiting to kill me, but I will meditate on your laws.
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I have learned that everything has limits; but your commandment is perfect.
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How I love your law! I think about it all day long.
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Your commandment is with me all the time and makes me wiser than my enemies.
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I understand more than all my teachers, because I meditate on your instructions.
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I have greater wisdom than those who are old, because I obey your commands.
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I have avoided all evil conduct, because I want to obey your word.
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I have not neglected your instructions, because you yourself are my teacher.
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How sweet is the taste of your instructions - sweeter even than honey!
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I gain wisdom from your laws, and so I hate all bad conduct.
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Your word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path.
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I will keep my solemn promise to obey your just instructions.
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My sufferings, Lord, are terrible indeed; keep me alive, as you have promised.
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Accept my prayer of thanks, O Lord, and teach me your commands.
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I am always ready to risk my life; I have not forgotten your law.
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The wicked lay a trap for me, but I have not disobeyed your commands.
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Your commandments are my eternal possession; they are the joy of my heart.
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I have decided to obey your laws until the day I die.
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I hate those who are not completely loyal to you, but I love your law.
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You are my defender and protector; I put my hope in your promise.
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Go away from me, you sinful people. I will obey the commands of my God.
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Give me strength, as you promised, and I shall live; don't let me be disappointed in my hope!
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Hold me, and I will be safe, and I will always pay attention to your commands.
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You reject everyone who disobeys your laws; their deceitful schemes are useless.
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You treat all the wicked like rubbish, and so I love your instructions.
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Because of you I am afraid; I am filled with fear because of your judgments.
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I have done what is right and good; don't abandon me to my enemies!
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Promise that you will help your servant; don't let the arrogant oppress me!
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My eyes are tired from watching for your saving help, for the deliverance you promised.
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Treat me according to your constant love, and teach me your commands.
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I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your teachings.
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Lord, it is time for you to act, because people are disobeying your law.
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I love your commands more than gold, more than the finest gold.
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And so I follow all your instructions; I hate all wrong ways.
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Your teachings are wonderful; I obey them with all my heart.
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The explanation of your teachings gives light and brings wisdom to the ignorant.
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In my desire for your commands I pant with open mouth.
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Turn to me and have mercy on me as you do on all those who love you.
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As you have promised, keep me from falling; don't let me be overcome by evil.
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Save me from those who oppress me, so that I may obey your commands.
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Bless me with your presence and teach me your laws.
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My tears pour down like a river, because people do not obey your law.
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You are righteous, Lord, and your laws are just.
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The rules that you have given are completely fair and right.
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My anger burns in me like a fire, because my enemies disregard your commands.
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How certain your promise is! How I love it!
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I am unimportant and despised, but I do not neglect your teachings.
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Your righteousness will last forever, and your law is always true.
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I am filled with trouble and anxiety, but your commandments bring me joy.
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Your instructions are always just; give me understanding, and I shall live.
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With all my heart I call to you; answer me, Lord, and I will obey your commands!
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I call to you; save me, and I will keep your laws.
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Before sunrise I call to you for help; I place my hope in your promise.
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All night long I lie awake, to meditate on your instructions.
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Because your love is constant, hear me, O Lord; show your mercy, and preserve my life!
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My cruel persecutors are coming closer, people who never keep your law.
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But you are near to me, Lord, and all your commands are permanent.
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Long ago I learned about your instructions; you made them to last forever.
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Look at my suffering, and save me, because I have not neglected your law.
