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Psalm 118:117-131 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

117. Help me, and I will be saved. And I will meditate always on your justifications.

118. You have despised all those who fell away from your judgments. For their intention is unjust.

119. I have considered all the sinners of the earth to be transgressors. Therefore, I have loved your testimonies.

120. Pierce my flesh with your fear, for I am afraid of your judgments.

121. AIN. I have accomplished judgment and justice. Do not hand me over to those who slander me.

122. Uphold your servant in what is good. And do not allow the arrogant to slander me.

123. My eyes have failed in your salvation and in the eloquence of your justice.

124. Deal with your servant according to your mercy, and teach me your justifications.

125. I am your servant. Give me understanding, so that I may know your testimonies.

126. It is time to act, O Lord. They have dissipated your law.

127. Therefore, I have loved your commandments beyond gold and topaz.

128. Because of this, I was directed toward all your commandments. I held hatred for every iniquitous way.

129. PHE. Your testimonies are wonderful. Therefore, my soul has been examined by them.

130. The declaration of your words illuminates, and it gives understanding to little ones.

131. I opened my mouth and drew breath, for I desired your commandments.

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