Psalm 119:25–48

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²⁵I lie in the dust;

revive me by your word.

²⁶I told you my plans, and you answered.

Now teach me your decrees.

²⁷Help me understand the meaning of your commandments,

and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.

²⁸I weep with sorrow;

encourage me by your word.

²⁹Keep me from lying to myself;

give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.

³⁰I have chosen to be faithful;

I have determined to live by your regulations.

³¹I cling to your laws.

Lord, don’t let me be put to shame!

³²I will pursue your commands,

for you expand my understanding.

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³³Teach me your decrees, O Lord;

I will keep them to the end.

³⁴Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions;

I will put them into practice with all my heart.

³⁵Make me walk along the path of your commands,

for that is where my happiness is found.

³⁶Give me an eagerness for your laws

rather than a love for money!

³⁷Turn my eyes from worthless things,

and give me life through your word.

³⁸Reassure me of your promise,

made to those who fear you.

³⁹Help me abandon my shameful ways;

for your regulations are good.

⁴⁰I long to obey your commandments!

Renew my life with your goodness.

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⁴¹Lord, give me your unfailing love,

the salvation that you promised me.

⁴²Then I can answer those who taunt me,

for I trust in your word.

⁴³Do not snatch your word of truth from me,

for your regulations are my only hope.

⁴⁴I will keep on obeying your instructions

forever and ever.

⁴⁵I will walk in freedom,

for I have devoted myself to your commandments.

⁴⁶I will speak to kings about your laws,

and I will not be ashamed.

⁴⁷How I delight in your commands!

How I love them!

⁴⁸I honor and love your commands.

I meditate on your decrees.