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 You are my refuge and shield; * my hope is in your word.

Away from me, you wicked! * I will keep the commandments of my God.

Sustain me according to your promise, that I may live, * and let me not be disappointed in my hope.

Hold me up, and I shall be safe, * and my delight shall be ever in your statutes.

You spurn all who stray from your statutes; * their deceitfulness is in vain.

In your sight all the wicked of the earth are but dross; * therefore I love your decrees.

My flesh trembles with dread of you; * I am afraid of your judgments.

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I have done what is just and right; * do not deliver me to my oppressors.

Be surety for your servant’s good; * let not the proud oppress me.

My eyes have failed from watching for your salvation * and for your righteous promise.

Deal with your servant according to your loving&#8209;kindness * and teach me your statutes.

I am your servant; grant me understanding, * that I may know your decrees.

It is time for you to act, O, * for they have broken your law.