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Psalm 119:36-38
New English Translation

36 Give me a desire for your rules,[a]
rather than for wealth gained unjustly.[b]
37 Turn my eyes away from what is worthless.[c]
Revive me with your word.[d]
38 Confirm to your servant your promise,[e]
which you made to the one who honors you.[f]

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  1. Psalm 119:36 tn Heb “turn my heart to your rules.”
  2. Psalm 119:36 tn Heb “and not unjust gain.”
  3. Psalm 119:37 tn Heb “Make my eyes pass by from looking at what is worthless.”
  4. Psalm 119:37 tn Heb “by your word.”
  5. Psalm 119:38 tn Heb “word.”
  6. Psalm 119:38 tn Heb “which [is] for your fear,” that is, the promise made to those who exhibit fear of God.
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Psalm 119:36-38
New International Version

36 Turn my heart(A) toward your statutes
    and not toward selfish gain.(B)
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
    preserve my life(C) according to your word.[a](D)
38 Fulfill your promise(E) to your servant,
    so that you may be feared.

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  1. Psalm 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way
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