| Mem Quomodo dilexi!
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| 97
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Oh, how I love your law! *
all the day long it is in my mind.
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| 98
|
Your commandment has made me wiser than my
enemies, *
and it is always with me.
|
| 99
|
I have more understanding than all my teachers,
*
for your decrees are my study.
|
| 100
|
I am wiser than the elders, *
because I observe your commandments.
|
| 101
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I restrain my feet from every evil way, *
that I may keep your word.
|
| 102
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I do not shrink from your judgments, *
because you yourself have taught me.
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| 103
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How sweet are your words to my taste! *
they are sweeter than honey to my mouth.
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| 104
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Through your commandments I gain understanding;
*
therefore I hate every lying way.
| Nun Lucerna pedibus meis
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| 105
|
Your word is a lantern to my feet *
and a light upon my path.
|
| 106
|
I have sworn and am determined *
to keep your righteous judgments.
|
| 107
|
I am deeply troubled; *
preserve my life, O LORD, according to your word.
|
| 108
|
Accept, O LORD, the willing tribute of my
lips, *
and teach me your judgments.
|
| 109
|
My life is always in my hand, *
yet I do not forget your law.
|
| 110
|
The wicked have set a trap for me, *
but I have not strayed from your commandments.
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| 111
|
Your decrees are my inheritance for ever;
*
truly, they are the joy of my heart.
|
| 112
|
I have applied my heart to fulfill your statutes
*
for ever and to the end.
| Samekh Iniquos odio habui
|
| 113
|
I hate those who have a divided heart, *
but your law do I love.
|
| 114
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You are my refuge and shield; *
my hope is in your word.
|
| 115
|
Away from me, you wicked! *
I will keep the commandments of my God.
|
| 116
|
Sustain me according to your promise, that
I may live, *
and let me not be disappointed in my hope.
|
| 117
|
Hold me up, and I shall be safe, *
and my delight shall be ever in your statutes.
|
| 118
|
You spurn all who stray from your statutes;
*
their deceitfulness is in vain.
|
| 119
|
In your sight all the wicked of the earth
are but dross; *
therefore I love your decrees.
|
| 120
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My flesh trembles with dread of you; *
I am afraid of your judgments.
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