Psalm 119:160-176

Amplified Bible

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The sum of Your word is truth [the full meaning of all Your precepts],
And every one of Your righteous ordinances endures forever.

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Princes persecute me without cause,
But my heart stands in [reverent] awe of Your words [so I can expect You to help me].^(A)
162 
I rejoice at Your word,
As one who finds great treasure.
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I hate and detest falsehood,
But I love Your law.
^164 
[a]Seven times a day I praise You,
Because of Your righteous ordinances.
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Those who love Your law have great peace;
Nothing makes them stumble.^(B)
166 
I hope and wait [with complete confidence] for Your salvation, O Lord,
And I do Your commandments.^(C)
167 
My soul keeps Your testimonies [hearing and accepting and obeying them];
I love them greatly.
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I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies,
For all my ways are [fully known] before You.

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Let my [mournful] cry come before You, O Lord;
Give me understanding [the ability to learn and a teachable heart] according to Your word [of promise].
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Let my supplication come before You;
Deliver me according to Your word.
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Let my lips speak praise [with thanksgiving],
For You teach me Your statutes.
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Let my tongue sing [praise for the fulfillment] of Your word,
For all Your commandments are righteous.
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Let Your hand be ready to help me,
For I have chosen Your precepts.
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I long for Your salvation, O Lord,
And Your law is my delight.
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Let my soul live that it may praise You,
And let Your ordinances help me.
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I have gone astray like a lost sheep;
Seek Your servant, for I do not forget Your commandments.^(D)