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Psalms 119:1-18 New Century Version (NCV)

1. Happy are those who live pure lives,who follow the Lord’s teachings.

2. Happy are those who keep his rules,who try to obey him with their whole heart.

3. They don’t do what is wrong;they follow his ways.

4. Lord, you gave your ordersto be obeyed completely.

5. I wish I were more loyalin obeying your demands.

6. Then I would not be ashamedwhen I study your commands.

7. When I learned that your laws are fair,I praised you with an honest heart.

8. I will obey your demands,so please don’t ever leave me.

9. How can a young person live a pure life?By obeying your word.

10. With all my heart I try to obey you.Don’t let me break your commands.

11. I have taken your words to heartso I would not sin against you.

12. Lord, you should be praised.Teach me your demands.

13. My lips will tell aboutall the laws you have spoken.

14. I enjoy living by your rulesas people enjoy great riches.

15. I think about your ordersand study your ways.

16. I enjoy obeying your demands,and I will not forget your word.

17. Do good to me, your servant, so I can live,so I can obey your word.

18. Open my eyes to seethe miracles in your teachings.

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