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Psalms 119:5-17 New Century Version (NCV)

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.

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