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Psalms 119:45-63 Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version (ETR)

45. So I will live in freedom, because I do my best to know your instructions.

46. I will discuss your rules with kings, and no one will embarrass me.

47. What joy your commands give me! How I love them!

48. Not only do I love your commands, but I also honor them. I will study your laws.

49. Remember your promise to me, your servant. It gives me hope.

50. You comfort me in my suffering, because your promise gives me new life.

51. People full of pride are always making fun of me, but I have not stopped following your teachings.

52. I remember the laws you gave us long ago, Lord, and they bring me comfort.

53. I am overcome with anger when I see wicked people, who have stopped following your teachings.

54. Your laws are the songs I sing wherever I am living.

55. Lord, in the night I remembered your name, and I obeyed your teachings.

56. This happened because I carefully obey your instructions.

57. Lord, I decided that my duty is to obey your commandments.

58. I beg you with all my heart, be kind to me, as you promised.

59. I thought very carefully about my life, and I decided to follow your rules.

60. Without wasting any time, I hurried back to obey your commands.

61. The wicked tried to trap me, but I have not forgotten your teachings.

62. In the middle of the night, I get up to thank you because your laws are so fair.

63. I am a friend to everyone who worships you. I am a friend to everyone who obeys your instructions.

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