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Psalms 119:42-60 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

42. Then I will have an answer for people who insult me.I trust what you say.

43. Never keep me from speaking your truth.I depend on your fair laws.

44. I will obey your teachingsforever and ever.

45. So I will live in freedombecause I want to follow your orders.

46. I will discuss your rules with kings.And I will not be ashamed.

47. I enjoy obeying your commands.I love them.

48. I praise your commands, which I love.And I think about your demands.

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

50. When I suffer, this comforts me:Your promise gives me life.

51. Proud people make fun of me all the time.But I do not reject your teachings.

52. I remember your laws from long ago.They comfort me, Lord.

53. I become angry with wicked people.They have not kept your teachings.

54. I sing about your demandswherever I live.

55. Lord, I remember you at night.I will obey your teachings.

56. This is what I do:I follow your orders.

57. Lord, you are my share in life.I have promised to obey your words.

58. I prayed to you with all my heart.Be kind to me as you have promised.

59. I thought about my life,and I decided to obey your rules.

60. I hurried and did not waitto obey your commands.

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