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 The proud have smeared me with lies, * but I will keep your commandments with my whole heart.

Their heart is gross and fat, * but my delight is in your law.

It is good for me that I have been afflicted, * that I might learn your statutes.

The law of your mouth is dearer to me * than thousands in gold and silver.

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Your hands have made me and fashioned me; * give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.

Those who fear you will be glad when they see me, * because I trust in your word.

I know, O, that your judgments are right * and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

Let your loving&#8209;kindness be my comfort, * as you have promised to your servant.

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

Let the arrogant be put to shame, for they wrong me with lies; * but I will meditate on your commandments.

Let those who fear you turn to me, * and also those who know your decrees.