⁸⁸ In your steadfast love ^(A)give me life,
    that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth.

¹⁰ All the paths of the Lord are ^(A)steadfast love and faithfulness,
    for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.

¹⁵⁹ Consider how I ^(A)love your precepts!
    ^(B)Give me life according to your steadfast love.

⁴⁰ Behold, I ^(A)long for your precepts;
    ^(B)in your righteousness give me life!

^25 (A)My soul clings to the dust;
    ^(B)give me life ^(C)according to your word!

² Blessed are those who ^(A)keep his ^(B)testimonies,
    who ^(C)seek him with their whole heart,

¹⁴⁶ I call to you; save me,
    that I may observe your testimonies.

¹² If your sons keep my covenant
    and my testimonies that I shall teach them,
their sons also forever
    shall ^(A)sit on your throne.”