10 With my whole heart I seek you;
let me not wander from your commandments!
11 I have laid up your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.
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Your testimonies are my delight,
they are my counselors.
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30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness,
I set your ordinances before me.
31 I cling to your testimonies, O Lord;
let me not be put to shame!
32 I will run in the way of your commandments
when you enlarge my understanding!
33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;
and I will keep it to the end.
34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
and observe it with my whole heart.
35 Lead me in the path of your commandments,
for I delight in it.
36 Incline my heart to your testimonies,
and not to gain!
37 Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;
and give me life in your ways.
38 Confirm to your servant your promise,
which is for those who fear you.
39 Turn away the reproach which I dread;
for your ordinances are good.
40 Behold, I long for your precepts;
in your righteousness give me life!
41 Let your mercy come to me, O Lord,
your salvation according to your promise;
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57 The Lord is my portion;
I promise to keep your words.
58 I entreat your favor with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to your promise.
59 When I think of your ways,
I turn my feet to your testimonies;
60 I hasten and do not delay
to keep your commandments.
61 Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,
I do not forget your law.
62 At midnight I rise to praise you,
because of your righteous ordinances.
63 I am a companion of all who fear you,
of those who keep your precepts.
64 The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love;
teach me your statutes!
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92 If your law had not been my delight,
I should have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget your precepts;
for by them you have given me life.
94 I am yours, save me;
for I have sought your precepts.
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131 With open mouth I pant,
because I long for your commandments.
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,
as you always do toward those who love your name.
133 Keep steady my steps according to your promise,
and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
134 Redeem me from man’s oppression,
that I may keep your precepts.
135 Make your face shine upon your servant,
and teach me your statutes.
136 My eyes shed streams of tears,
because men do not keep your law.
137 You are righteous, O Lord,
and right are your judgments.
138 You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness
and in all faithfulness.
139 My zeal consumes me,
because my foes forget your words.
140 Your promise is well tried,
and your servant loves it.
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145 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!
I will keep your statutes.
146 I cry to you; save me,
that I may observe your testimonies.
147 I rise before dawn and cry for help;
I hope in your words.
148 My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,
that I may meditate upon your promise.
149 Hear my voice in your steadfast love;
O Lord, in your justice preserve my life.
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162 I rejoice at your word
like one who finds great spoil.
163 I hate and abhor falsehood,
but I love your law.
164 Seven times a day I praise you
for your righteous ordinances.
165 Great peace have those who love your law;
nothing can make them stumble.
166 I hope for your salvation, O Lord,
and I do your commandments.
167 My soul keeps your testimonies;
I love them exceedingly.
168 I keep your precepts and testimonies,
for all my ways are before you.
169 Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
give me understanding according to your word!
170 Let my supplication come before you;
deliver me according to your word.
171 My lips will pour forth praise
that you teach me your statutes.
172 My tongue will sing of your word,
for all your commandments are right.
173 Let your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen your precepts.
174 I long for your salvation, O Lord,
and your law is my delight.
175 Let my soul live, that I may praise you,
and let your ordinances help me.
(Psalm 119 selected verses, RSV2CE)
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