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 Truly, I love your commandments * more than gold and precious stones.

I hold all your commandments to be right for me; * all paths of falsehood I abhor.

Pe

Your decrees are wonderful; * therefore I obey them with all my heart.

When your word goes forth it gives light; * it gives understanding to the simple.

I open my mouth and pant; * I long for your commandments.

Turn to me in mercy, * as you always do to those who love your Name.

Steady my footsteps in your word; * let no iniquity have dominion over me.

Rescue me from those who oppress me, * and I will keep your commandments.

Let your countenance shine upon your servant * and teach me your statutes.

My eyes shed streams of tears, * because people do not keep your law.

Sadhe

You are righteous, O, * and upright are your judgments.