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 You have rebuked the insolent; * cursed are they who stray from your commandments!

Turn from me shame and rebuke, * for I have kept your decrees.

Even though rulers sit and plot against me, * I will meditate on your statutes.

For your decrees are my delight, * and they are my counselors.

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My soul cleaves to the dust; * give me life according to your word.

I have confessed my ways, and you answered me; * instruct me in your statutes.

Make me understand the way of your commandments, * that I may meditate on your marvelous works.

My soul melts away for sorrow; * strengthen me according to your word.

Take from me the way of lying; * let me find grace through your law.

I have chosen the way of faithfulness; * I have set your judgments before me.

I hold fast to your decrees; * O, let me not be put to shame.

I will run the way of your commandments, * for you have set my heart at liberty.