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12 So the people went away to eat and drink at a festive meal, to share gifts of food, and to celebrate with great joy because they had heard God’s words and understood them.

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The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—then instructed the people in the Law while everyone remained in their places. They read from the Book of the Law of God and clearly explained the meaning of what was being read, helping the people understand each passage.

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174 O Lord, I have longed for your rescue,
    and your instructions are my delight.

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171 Let praise flow from my lips,
    for you have taught me your decrees.

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130 The teaching of your word gives light,
    so even the simple can understand.

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127 Truly, I love your commands
    more than gold, even the finest gold.

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111 Your laws are my treasure;
    they are my heart’s delight.

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103 How sweet your words taste to me;
    they are sweeter than honey.
104 Your commandments give me understanding;
    no wonder I hate every false way of life.

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97 Oh, how I love your instructions!
    I think about them all day long.

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72 Your instructions are more valuable to me
    than millions in gold and silver.

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16 I will delight in your decrees
    and not forget your word.

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14 I have rejoiced in your laws
    as much as in riches.

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18 And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature.[a] I want to do what is right, but I can’t.

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Footnotes

  1. 7:18 Greek my flesh; also in 7:25.

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