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Psalms 119:97-120

Psalms 119:97-120 CSB

How I love your instruction!  It is my meditation all day long.  Your command makes me wiser than my enemies,  for it is always with me. I have more insight than all my teachers because your decrees are my meditation.  I understand more than the elders  because I obey your precepts.  I have kept my feet from every evil path  to follow your word. I have not turned from your judgments,  for you yourself have instructed me. How sweet your word is  to my taste — sweeter than honey in my mouth. I gain understanding from your precepts;  therefore I hate every false way.  Your word is a lamp for my feet  and a light on my path. I have solemnly sworn  to keep your righteous judgments. I am severely afflicted; Lord, give me life according to your word.  Lord, please accept my freewill offerings of praise,  and teach me your judgments.  My life is constantly in danger,  yet I do not forget your instruction.  The wicked have set a trap for me,  but I have not wandered from your precepts.  I have your decrees as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart.  I am resolved to obey your statutes to the very end.  , I hate those who are double-minded,  but I love your instruction.  You are my shelter and my shield;  I put my hope in your word.  Depart from me,  you evil ones, so that I may obey my God’s commands.  Sustain me as you promised,  and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope.  Sustain me so that I can be safe  and always be concerned about your statutes.  You reject all who stray from your statutes,  for their deceit is a lie. You remove all the wicked on earth as if they were   dross from metal;  therefore, I love your decrees.  I tremble  in awe of you;  I fear your judgments.