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119.151 :Of old have I known from Thy testimonies
 * That Thou hast founded them for ever.


 * O see mine affliction, and rescue me;
 * For I do not forget Thy law.
 * Plead Thou my cause, and redeem me;
 * Quicken me according to Thy word.
 * Salvation is far from the wicked;
 * For they seek not Thy statutes.
 * Great are Thy compassions, O ;
 * Quicken me as Thou art wont.
 * Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries;
 * Yet have I not turned aside from Thy testimonies.
 * I beheld them that were faithless, and strove with them;
 * Because they observed not Thy word.
 * O see how I love Thy precepts;
 * Quicken me, O, according to Thy lovingkindness.
 * The beginning of Thy word is truth;
 * And all Thy righteous ordinance endureth for ever.


 * Princes have persecuted me without a cause;
 * But my heart standeth in awe of Thy words.
 * I rejoice at Thy word,
 * As one that findeth great spoil.
 * I hate and abhor falsehood;
 * Thy law do I love.
 * Seven times a day do I praise Thee,
 * Because of Thy righteous ordinances.
 * Great peace have they that love Thy law;
 * And there is no stumbling for them.
 * I have hoped for Thy salvation, O ,
 * And have done Thy commandments.
 * My soul hath observed Thy testimonies;
 * And I love them exceedingly.
 * I have observed Thy precepts and Thy testimonies;
 * For all my ways are before Thee.


 * Let my cry come near before Thee, O ;
 * Give me understanding according to Thy word.
 * Let my supplication come before Thee;
 * Deliver me according to Thy word.
 * Let my lips utter praise:
 * Because Thou teachest me Thy statutes.
 * Let my tongue sing of Thy word;
 * For all Thy commandments are righteousness.
 * Let Thy hand be ready to help me;
 * For I have chosen Thy precepts.
 * I have longed for Thy salvation, O ;
 * And Thy law is my delight.
 * Let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee;
 * And let Thine ordinances help me.
 * I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Thy servant;
 * For I have not forgotten Thy commandments.

A Song of Ascents.


 * In my distress I called unto the ,
 * And He answered me.