36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.

38 Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

39 Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.

40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.

41 Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord, even thy salvation, according to thy word.

42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.

43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.

44 So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.

45 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.

46 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.

49 Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.

51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.

52 I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord; and have comforted myself.

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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.
39 Take away the disgrace(F) I dread,
    for your laws are good.
40 How I long(G) for your precepts!
    In your righteousness preserve my life.(H)

ו Waw

41 May your unfailing love(I) come to me, Lord,
    your salvation, according to your promise;(J)
42 then I can answer(K) anyone who taunts me,(L)
    for I trust in your word.
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,(M)
    for I have put my hope(N) in your laws.
44 I will always obey your law,(O)
    for ever and ever.
45 I will walk about in freedom,
    for I have sought out your precepts.(P)
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings(Q)
    and will not be put to shame,(R)
47 for I delight(S) in your commands
    because I love them.(T)
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
    that I may meditate(U) on your decrees.

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49 Remember your word(V) to your servant,
    for you have given me hope.(W)
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
    Your promise preserves my life.(X)
51 The arrogant mock me(Y) unmercifully,
    but I do not turn(Z) from your law.
52 I remember,(AA) Lord, your ancient laws,
    and I find comfort in them.

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Footnotes

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

11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

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11 The rich are wise in their own eyes;
    one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.

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