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Psalms 119:114-134 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

114. You are my place of safetyand my shield.Your word is my only hope.

115. All you worthless people,get away from me!I am determined to obeythe commands of my God.

116. Be true to your word, Lord.Keep me alive and strong;don't let me be ashamedbecause of my hope.

117. Keep me safe and secure,so that I will alwaysrespect your laws.

118. You reject all deceitful liarsbecause they refuseyour teachings.

119. As far as you are concerned,all evil people are rubbish,and so I follow your rules.

120. I tremble all overwhen I think of youand the way you judge.

121. I did what was fair and right!Don't hand me over to thosewho want to ill-treat me.

122. Take good care of me,your servant,and don't let me be harmedby those conceited people.

123. My eyes are weary from waitingto see you keep your promiseto come and save me.

124. Show your love for me,your servant,and teach me your laws.

125. I serve you,so let me understandyour teachings.

126. Do something, Lord!They have broken your Law.

127. Your laws mean more to methan the finest gold.

128. I follow all your commands,but I hate anyonewho leads me astray.

129. Your teachings are wonderful,and I respect them all.

130. Understanding your wordbrings light to the mindsof ordinary people.

131. I honestly want to knoweverything you teach.

132. Think about me and be kind,just as you are to everyonewho loves your name.

133. Keep your promiseand don't let me stumbleor let sin control my life.

134. Protect me from abuse,so I can obey your laws.

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