Psalm 119:1-3
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Psalm 119
The Glories of God’s Law
1 Happy are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the Lord.(A)
2 Happy are those who keep his decrees,
who seek him with their whole heart,
3 who also do no wrong
but walk in his ways.(B)
Psalm 119:165-176
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165 Great peace have those who love your law;
nothing can make them stumble.(A)
166 I hope for your salvation, O Lord,
and I fulfill your commandments.(B)
167 My soul keeps your decrees;
I love them exceedingly.
168 I keep your precepts and decrees,
for all my ways are before you.(C)
169 Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
give me understanding according to your word.(D)
170 Let my supplication come before you;
deliver me according to your promise.(E)
171 My lips will pour forth praise,
because you teach me your statutes.(F)
172 My tongue will sing of your promise,
for all your commandments are right.
173 Let your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen your precepts.(G)
174 I long for your salvation, O Lord,
and your law is my delight.
175 Let me live that I may praise you,
and let your ordinances help me.(H)
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek out your servant,
for I do not forget your commandments.(I)
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