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Psalms 119:49-65 New Century Version (NCV)

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 always make fun of me,but I do not reject your teachings.

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

53. I become angry with wicked peoplewho do not keep your teachings.

54. I sing about your demandswherever I live.

55. Lord, I remember you at night,and 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.Have mercy on me as you have promised.

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

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

61. Wicked people have tied me up,but I have not forgotten your teachings.

62. In the middle of the night, I get up to thank youbecause your laws are right.

63. I am a friend to everyone who fears you,to anyone who obeys your orders.

64. Lord, your love fills the earth.Teach me your demands.

65. You have done good things for your servant,as you have promised, Lord.

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