The entrance of thy words giveth light;
it giveth understanding unto the simple.
I opened my mouth, and panted:
for I longed for thy commandments.

Thy testimonies are wonderful:
therefore doth my soul keep them.

Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right;
and I hate every false way.

It is time for thee, LORD, to work:
for they have made void thy law.
Therefore I love thy commandments
above gold; yea, above fine gold.

Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy,
and teach me thy statutes.
I am thy servant; give me understanding,
that I may know thy testimonies.

Be surety for thy servant for good:
let not the proud oppress me.
Mine eyes fail for thy salvation,
and for the word of thy righteousness.

I have done judgment and justice:
leave me not to mine oppressors.

My flesh trembleth for fear of thee;
and I am afraid of thy judgments.

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Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live:
and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe:
and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.