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Psalm 119:23-48
View Full Chapter23Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.
24Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors. ד Daleth
25I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
26I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
27Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
28My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
29Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law.
30I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.
31I hold fast to your statutes, LORD ; do not let me be put to shame.
32I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding. ה He
33Teach me, LORD, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.
34Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
35Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
36Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.
37Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
38Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.
39Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.
40How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life. ו Waw
41May your unfailing love come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your promise;
42then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
43Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.
44I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.
45I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
46I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,
47for I delight in your commands because I love them.
48I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees. ז Zayin