Today's prayer : Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy

The Psalms

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A Prayer for Protection from Hidden Enemies
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
1	Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer:          preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
2	Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked;          from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:
3	who whet their tongue like a sword,          and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:
4	that they may shoot in secret at the perfect:          suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
5	They encourage themselves in an evil matter:          they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?
6	They search out iniquities;          they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.
7	But God shall shoot at them with an arrow;          suddenly shall they be wounded.
8	So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves:          all that see them shall flee away.
9	And all men shall fear,          and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
10	The righteous shall be glad in the LORD,          and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.

Today's bible teaching: Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me

Psalm 50

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Psalm 50 A psalm of Asaph.

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The Mighty One, God, the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to the place where it sets.

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From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.

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Our God comes and will not be silent; a fire devours before him, and around him a tempest rages.

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He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that he may judge his people:

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"Gather to me my consecrated ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice."

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And the heavens proclaim his righteousness, for God himself is judge. Selah

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"Hear, O my people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you: I am God, your God.

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I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices or your burnt offerings, which are ever before me.

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I have no need of a bull from your stall or of goats from your pens,

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for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.

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I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are mine.

12

If I were hungry I would not tell you, for the world is mine, and all that is in it.

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Do I eat the flesh of bulls or drink the blood of goats?

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Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High,

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and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me."

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But to the wicked, God says: "What right have you to recite my laws or take my covenant on your lips?

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You hate my instruction and cast my words behind you.

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When you see a thief, you join with him; you throw in your lot with adulterers.

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You use your mouth for evil and harness your tongue to deceit.

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You speak continually against your brother and slander your own mother's son.

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These things you have done and I kept silent; you thought I was altogether ^[1] like you. But I will rebuke you and accuse you to your face.

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"Consider this, you who forget God, or I will tear you to pieces, with none to rescue:

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He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him ^[2] the salvation of God."

Today's bible teaching: A good person obtains favour from the LORD

*A good person obtains favour from the LORD... - Proverbs 12:2*

A good life always attracts God's favour. As a believer in Christ living constantly a good life, the favour of God will change your life and status.

When the most High God favours you, great things will happen to you, you will find yourself on top, even if people had thought you were a flop.

Beloved, God's favour is your portion in Jesus Matchless Name. Amen!

*Shalom!*

*#UncleRichCares*

Today's bible teaching: He who digs a hole and scoops it out falls into the pit he has made

Psalm 7

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Psalm 7 A shiggaion ^[1] of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning Cush, a Benjamite.

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O LORD my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me,

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or they will tear me like a lion and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me.

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O LORD my God, if I have done this and there is guilt on my hands--

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if I have done evil to him who is at peace with me or without cause have robbed my foe--

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then let my enemy pursue and overtake me; let him trample my life to the ground and make me sleep in the dust. Selah

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Arise, O LORD, in your anger; rise up against the rage of my enemies. Awake, my God; decree justice.

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Let the assembled peoples gather around you. Rule over them from on high;

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let the LORD judge the peoples. Judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, according to my integrity, O Most High.

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O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure.

10

My shield ^[2] is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.

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God is a righteous judge, a God who expresses his wrath every day.

12

If he does not relent, he ^[3] will sharpen his sword; he will bend and string his bow.

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He has prepared his deadly weapons; he makes ready his flaming arrows.

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He who is pregnant with evil and conceives trouble gives birth to disillusionment.

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He who digs a hole and scoops it out falls into the pit he has made.

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The trouble he causes recoils on himself; his violence comes down on his own head.

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I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High

Today's prayer: Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me

Psalm 35

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Psalm 35 Of David.

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Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me.

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Take up shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.

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Brandish spear and javelin ^[1] against those who pursue me. Say to my soul, "I am your salvation."

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May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay.

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May they be like chaff before the wind, with the angel of the LORD driving them away;

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may their path be dark and slippery, with the angel of the LORD pursuing them.

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Since they hid their net for me without cause and without cause dug a pit for me,

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may ruin overtake them by surprise-- may the net they hid entangle them, may they fall into the pit, to their ruin.

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Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and delight in his salvation.

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My whole being will exclaim, "Who is like you, O LORD? You rescue the poor from those too strong for them, the poor and needy from those who rob them."

11

Ruthless witnesses come forward; they question me on things I know nothing about.

12

They repay me evil for good and leave my soul forlorn.

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Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth and humbled myself with fasting. When my prayers returned to me unanswered,

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I went about mourning as though for my friend or brother. I bowed my head in grief as though weeping for my mother.

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But when I stumbled, they gathered in glee; attackers gathered against me when I was unaware. They slandered me without ceasing.

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Like the ungodly they maliciously mocked ^[2] ; they gnashed their teeth at me.

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O Lord, how long will you look on? Rescue my life from their ravages, my precious life from these lions.

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I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among throngs of people I will praise you.

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Let not those gloat over me who are my enemies without cause; let not those who hate me without reason maliciously wink the eye.

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They do not speak peaceably, but devise false accusations against those who live quietly in the land.

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They gape at me and say, "Aha! Aha! With our own eyes we have seen it."

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O LORD, you have seen this; be not silent. Do not be far from me, O Lord.

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Awake, and rise to my defense! Contend for me, my God and Lord.

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Vindicate me in your righteousness, O LORD my God; do not let them gloat over me.

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Do not let them think, "Aha, just what we wanted!" or say, "We have swallowed him up."

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May all who gloat over my distress be put to shame and confusion; may all who exalt themselves over me be clothed with shame and disgrace.

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May those who delight in my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, "The LORD be exalted, who delights in the well-being of his servant."

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My tongue will speak of your righteousness and of your praises all day long.

Today's praises: Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might.

Psalm 21

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Psalm 21 For the director of music. A psalm of David.

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O LORD, the king rejoices in your strength. How great is his joy in the victories you give!

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You have granted him the desire of his heart and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

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You welcomed him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head.

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He asked you for life, and you gave it to him-- length of days, for ever and ever.

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Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.

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Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.

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For the king trusts in the LORD; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken.

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Your hand will lay hold on all your enemies; your right hand will seize your foes.

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At the time of your appearing you will make them like a fiery furnace. In his wrath the LORD will swallow them up, and his fire will consume them.

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You will destroy their descendants from the earth, their posterity from mankind.

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Though they plot evil against you and devise wicked schemes, they cannot succeed;

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for you will make them turn their backs when you aim at them with drawn bow.

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Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might.

Today's bible teaching: O LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me

Psalm 3

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Psalm 3 A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom.

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O LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!

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Many are saying of me, "God will not deliver him." Selah ^[1]

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But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift ^[2] up my head.

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To the LORD I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill. Selah

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I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.

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I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side.

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Arise, O LORD! Deliver me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.

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From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. Selah

Today's bible teaching: Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD

Psalm 119

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Psalm 119 Aleph

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Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.

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Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.

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They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways.

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You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.

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Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!

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Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.

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I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.

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I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me. Beth

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How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

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I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.

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I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

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Praise be to you, O LORD; teach me your decrees.

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With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.

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I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.

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I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.

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I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. Gimel

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Do good to your servant, and I will live; I will obey your word.

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Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.

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I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.

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My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.

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You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands.

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Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes.

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Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.

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Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors. Daleth

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I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.

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I recounted my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.

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Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders.

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My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.

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Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law.

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I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.

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I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD; do not let me be put to shame.

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I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. He

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Teach me, O LORD, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end.

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Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart.

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Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.

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Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.

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Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. ^[2]

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Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.

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Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.

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How I long for your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness. Waw

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May your unfailing love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise;

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then I will answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word.

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Do not snatch the word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.

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I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.

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I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.

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I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,

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for I delight in your commands because I love them.

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I lift up my hands to ^[3] your commands, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees. Zayin

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Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

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My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.

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The arrogant mock me without restraint, but I do not turn from your law.

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I remember your ancient laws, O LORD, and I find comfort in them.

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Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.

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Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.

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In the night I remember your name, O LORD, and I will keep your law.

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This has been my practice: I obey your precepts. Heth

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You are my portion, O LORD; I have promised to obey your words.

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I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.

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I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.

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I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.

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Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.

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At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.

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I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.

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The earth is filled with your love, O LORD; teach me your decrees. Teth

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Do good to your servant according to your word, O LORD.

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Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands.

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Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.

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You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.

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Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.

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Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.

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It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.

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The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. Yodh

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Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.

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May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.

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I know, O LORD, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

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May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.

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Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.

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May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.

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May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.

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May my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be put to shame. Kaph

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My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.

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My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, "When will you comfort me?"

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Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees.

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How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors?

85

The arrogant dig pitfalls for me, contrary to your law.

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All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for men persecute me without cause.

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They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.

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Preserve my life according to your love, and I will obey the statutes of your mouth. Lamedh

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Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.

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Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.

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Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.

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If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

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I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.

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Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.

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The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes.

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To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless. Mem

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Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.

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Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me.

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I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.

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I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.

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I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word.

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I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me.

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How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

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I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. Nun

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Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

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I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.

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I have suffered much; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your word.

108

Accept, O LORD, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.

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Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.

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The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts.

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Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.

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My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end. Samekh

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I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.

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You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

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Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!

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Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.

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Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees.

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You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their deceitfulness is in vain.

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All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes.

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My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws. Ayin

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I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors.

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Ensure your servant's well-being; let not the arrogant oppress me.

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My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise.

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Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees.

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I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.

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It is time for you to act, O LORD; your law is being broken.

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Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold,

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and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path. Pe

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Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.

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The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

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I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.

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Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

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Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.

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Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may obey your precepts.

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Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees.

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Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed. Tsadhe

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Righteous are you, O LORD, and your laws are right.

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The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.

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My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.

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Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

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Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.

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Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.

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Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight.

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Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may live. Qoph

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I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD, and I will obey your decrees.

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I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.

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I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.

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My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.

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Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your laws.

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Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law.

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Yet you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true.

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Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever. Resh

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Look upon my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.

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Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.

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Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees.

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Your compassion is great, O LORD; preserve my life according to your laws.

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Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes.

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I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word.

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See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your love.

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All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. Sin and Shin

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Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.

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I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.

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I hate and abhor falsehood but I love your law.

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Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.

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Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.

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I wait for your salvation, O LORD, and I follow your commands.

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I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.

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I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you. Taw

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May my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.

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May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.

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May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees.

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May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.

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May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

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I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight.

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Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me.

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I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands