105-112 By your words I can see where I’m going;
    they throw a beam of light on my dark path.
I’ve committed myself and I’ll never turn back
    from living by your righteous order.
Everything’s falling apart on me, God;
    put me together again with your Word.
Adorn me with your finest sayings, God;
    teach me your holy rules.
My life is as close as my own hands,
    but I don’t forget what you have revealed.
The wicked do their best to throw me off track,
    but I don’t swerve an inch from your course.
I inherited your book on living; it’s mine forever—
    what a gift! And how happy it makes me!
I concentrate on doing exactly what you say—
    I always have and always will.

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106 I have taken an oath(A) and confirmed it,
    that I will follow your righteous laws.(B)
107 I have suffered much;
    preserve my life,(C) Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,(D)
    and teach me your laws.(E)

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