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Psalm 119:10-28 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

10. I trust in you with all my heart. Don't let me wander away from your commands.

11. I have hidden your word in my heart so that I won't sin against you.

12. Lord, I give praise to you. Teach me your orders.

13. With my lips I talk about all of the decisions you have made.

14. Following your covenant laws gives me joy just as great riches give joy to others.

15. I spend time thinking about your rules. I consider how you want me to live.

16. I take delight in your orders. I won't fail to obey your word.

17. Be good to me, and I will live. I will obey your word.

18. Open my eyes so that I can see the wonderful truths in your law.

19. I'm a stranger on earth. Don't hide your commands from me.

20. My heart is filled with longing for your laws at all times.

21. You correct proud people. They are under your curse. They wander away from your commands.

22. I obey your covenant laws. So don't let evil people laugh at me or hate me.

23. Even if rulers sit together and tell lies about me, I will spend time thinking about your orders.

24. Your covenant laws are my delight. They give me wise advice.

25. I lie in the dust. I'm about to die. Keep me alive as you have promised.

26. I told you how I've lived, and you gave me your answer. Teach me your orders.

27. Help me understand what your rules can teach me. Then I'll spend time thinking about the miracles you have done.

28. My sadness has worn me out. Give me strength as you have promised.

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