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25 My soul clings to the dust;
    revive me according to your word.(A)
26 When I told of my ways, you answered me;
    teach me your statutes.(B)
27 Make me understand the way of your precepts,
    and I will meditate on your wondrous works.(C)
28 My soul melts away for sorrow;
    strengthen me according to your word.(D)
29 Put false ways far from me,
    and graciously teach me your law.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
    I set your ordinances before me.
31 I cling to your decrees, O Lord;
    let me not be put to shame.(E)
32 I run the way of your commandments,
    for you enlarge my understanding.(F)

33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes,
    and I will observe it to the end.(G)
34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
    and observe it with my whole heart.(H)
35 Lead me in the path of your commandments,
    for I delight in it.
36 Turn my heart to your decrees
    and not to selfish gain.(I)
37 Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;
    be gracious to me[a] according to your word.(J)
38 Confirm to your servant your promise,
    which is for those who fear you.(K)
39 Turn away the disgrace that I dread,
    for your ordinances are good.
40 See, I have longed for your precepts;
    in your righteousness be gracious to me.[b](L)

41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord,
    your salvation according to your promise.(M)
42 Then I shall have an answer for those who taunt me,
    for I trust in your word.(N)
43 Do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
    for my hope is in your ordinances.
44 I will keep your law continually,
    forever and ever.
45 I shall walk at liberty,
    for I have sought your precepts.
46 I will also speak of your decrees before kings
    and shall not be put to shame;(O)
47 I find my delight in your commandments
    because I love them.
48 I revere your commandments, which I love,
    and I will meditate on your statutes.(P)

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  1. 119.37 Q ms: MT give me life
  2. 119.40 Q ms: MT give me life

ד Daleth

25 I am laid low in the dust;(A)
    preserve my life(B) according to your word.(C)
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
    teach me your decrees.(D)
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
    that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.(E)
28 My soul is weary with sorrow;(F)
    strengthen me(G) according to your word.(H)
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;(I)
    be gracious to me(J) and teach me your law.
30 I have chosen(K) the way of faithfulness;(L)
    I have set my heart(M) on your laws.
31 I hold fast(N) to your statutes, Lord;
    do not let me be put to shame.
32 I run in the path of your commands,
    for you have broadened my understanding.

ה He

33 Teach me,(O) Lord, the way of your decrees,
    that I may follow it to the end.[a]
34 Give me understanding,(P) so that I may keep your law(Q)
    and obey it with all my heart.(R)
35 Direct me(S) in the path of your commands,(T)
    for there I find delight.(U)
36 Turn my heart(V) toward your statutes
    and not toward selfish gain.(W)
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
    preserve my life(X) according to your word.[b](Y)
38 Fulfill your promise(Z) to your servant,
    so that you may be feared.
39 Take away the disgrace(AA) I dread,
    for your laws are good.
40 How I long(AB) for your precepts!
    In your righteousness preserve my life.(AC)

ו Waw

41 May your unfailing love(AD) come to me, Lord,
    your salvation, according to your promise;(AE)
42 then I can answer(AF) anyone who taunts me,(AG)
    for I trust in your word.
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,(AH)
    for I have put my hope(AI) in your laws.
44 I will always obey your law,(AJ)
    for ever and ever.
45 I will walk about in freedom,
    for I have sought out your precepts.(AK)
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings(AL)
    and will not be put to shame,(AM)
47 for I delight(AN) in your commands
    because I love them.(AO)
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
    that I may meditate(AP) on your decrees.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:33 Or follow it for its reward
  2. Psalm 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way