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Psalms 119:1-17 Modern English Version (MEV)

1. Blessed are those whose way is blameless,who walk in the law of the Lord.

2. Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,and who seek Him with all their heart.

3. They also do no wrong;they walk in His ways.

4. You have commanded usto keep Your precepts diligently.

5. Oh, that my ways were establishedto keep Your statutes!

6. Then I shall not be ashamed,when I have my focus on all Your commandments.

7. I will praise You with an upright heart,when I have learned Your righteous judgments.

8. I will keep Your statutes;do not completely abandon me.

9. How shall a young man keep his way pure?By keeping it according to Your word.

10. With my whole heart I seek You;do not allow me to wander from Your commandments.

11. Your word I have hidden in my heart,that I might not sin against You.

12. Blessed are You, O Lord;teach me Your statutes.

13. With my lips I declareall the decrees of Your mouth.

14. I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies,as much as in all riches.

15. I will meditate on Your preceptsand keep my eyes on Your ways.

16. I will delight in Your statutes;I will not forget Your word.

17. Deal kindly with Your servant, that I may liveand keep Your word.

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