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145 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!
    I will keep thy statutes.
146 I cry to thee; save me,
    that I may observe thy testimonies.
147 I rise before dawn and cry for help;
    I hope in thy words.
148 My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,
    that I may meditate upon thy promise.
149 Hear my voice in thy steadfast love;
    O Lord, in thy justice preserve my life.
150 They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose;
    they are far from thy law.
151 But thou art near, O Lord,
    and all thy commandments are true.
152 Long have I known from thy testimonies
    that thou hast founded them for ever.

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145 I call with all my heart;(A) answer me, Lord,
    and I will obey your decrees.(B)
146 I call out to you; save me(C)
    and I will keep your statutes.
147 I rise before dawn(D) and cry for help;
    I have put my hope in your word.
148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,(E)
    that I may meditate on your promises.
149 Hear my voice(F) in accordance with your love;(G)
    preserve my life,(H) Lord, according to your laws.
150 Those who devise wicked schemes(I) are near,
    but they are far from your law.
151 Yet you are near,(J) Lord,
    and all your commands are true.(K)
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes(L)
    that you established them to last forever.(M)

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