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 By your decree these continue to this day, * for all things are your servants.

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

I will never forget your commandments, * because by them you give me life.

I am yours; oh, that you would save me! * for I study your commandments.

Though the wicked lie in wait for me to destroy me, * I will apply my mind to your decrees.

I see that all things come to an end, * but your commandment has no bounds.

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Oh, how I love your law! * all the day long it is in my mind.

Your commandment has made me wiser than my enemies, * and it is always with me.

I have more understanding than all my teachers, * for your decrees are my study.

I am wiser than the elders, * because I observe your commandments.

I restrain my feet from every evil way, * that I may keep your word.

I do not shrink from your judgments, * because you yourself have taught me.

How sweet are your words to my taste! * they are sweeter than honey to my mouth.