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119.98 :For they are ever with me.
 * I have more understanding than all my teachers;
 * For Thy testimonies are my meditation.
 * I understand more than mine elders,
 * Because I have keep Thy precepts.
 * I have refrained my feet from every evil way,
 * In order that I might observe Thy word.
 * I have not turned aside from Thine ordinances;
 * For Thou hast instructed me.
 * How sweet are Thy words unto my palate!
 * Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
 * From Thy precepts I get understanding;
 * Therefore I hate every false way.


 * Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,
 * And a light unto my path.
 * I have sworn, and have confirmed it,
 * To observe Thy righteous ordinances.
 * I am afflicted very much;
 * Quicken me, O, according unto Thy word.
 * Accept, I beseech Thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O ,
 * And teach me Thine ordinances.
 * My soul is continually in my hand;
 * Yet have I not forgotten Thy law.
 * The wicked have laid a snare for me;
 * Yet went I not astray from Thy precepts.
 * Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever;
 * For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
 * I have inclined my heart to perform Thy statutes,
 * For ever, at every step.


 * I hate them that are of a double mind;
 * But Thy law do I love.
 * Thou art my covert and my shield;
 * In Thy word do I hope.
 * Depart from me, ye evil-doers;
 * That I may keep the commandments of my God.
 * Uphold me according unto Thy word, that I may live;
 * And put me not to shame in my hope.
 * Support Thou me, and I shall be saved;
 * And I will occupy myself with Thy statutes continually.
 * Thou hast made light of all them that err from Thy statutes;
 * For their deceit is vain.
 * Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross;
 * Therefore I love Thy testimonies.
 * My flesh shuddereth for fear of Thee;
 * And I am afraid of Thy judgments.


 * I have done justice and righteousness;
 * Leave me not to mine oppressors.
 * Be surety for Thy servant for good;
 * Let not the proud oppress me.
 * Mine eyes fail for Thy salvation,
 * And for Thy righteous word.
 * Deal with Thy servant according unto Thy mercy,
 * And teach me Thy statutes.