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Psalms 119:28-42 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

28. I am overcome with sorrow.Encourage me,as you have promised to do.

29. Keep me from being deceitful,and be kind enoughto teach me your Law.

30. I am determined to be faithfuland to respect your laws.

31. I follow your rules, Lord.Don't let me be ashamed.

32. I am eager to learn allthat you want me to do;help me to understandmore and more.

33. Point out your rules to me,and I won't disobeyeven one of them.

34. Help me to understand your Law;I promise to obey itwith all my heart.

35. Direct me by your commands!I love to do what you say.

36. Make me want to obey you,rather than to be rich.

37. Take away my foolish desires,and let me find lifeby walking with you.

38. I am your servant!Do for me what you promisedto those who worship you.

39. Your wonderful teachingsprotect me from the insultsthat I hate so much.

40. I long for your teachings.Be true to yourselfand let me live.

41. Show me your loveand save me, Lord,as you have promised.

42. Then I will have an answerfor everyone who insults mefor trusting your word.

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