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Psalm 119:89-107 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

89. Lord, your word lasts forever. It stands firm in the heavens.

90. You will be faithful for all time to come. You made the earth, and it continues to exist.

91. Your laws continue to this very day, because all things serve you.

92. If I had not taken delight in your law, I would have died because of my suffering.

93. I will never forget your rules. You have kept me alive, because I obey them.

94. Save me, because I belong to you. I've tried to obey your rules.

95. Sinful people are waiting to destroy me. But I will spend time thinking about your covenant laws.

96. I've learned that everything has its limits. But your commands are perfect. They are always there when I need them.

97. Lord, I really love your law! All day long I spend time thinking about it.

98. Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, because your commands are always in my heart.

99. I know more than all of my teachers do, because I spend time thinking about your covenant laws.

100. I understand more than the elders do, because I obey your rules.

101. I've kept my feet from every path that sinners take so that I might obey your word.

102. I haven't turned away from your laws, because you yourself have taught me.

103. Your words are very sweet to my taste! They are sweeter than honey to me.

104. I gain understanding from your rules. So I hate every path that sinners take.

105. Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way. It is like a light that guides me.

106. I have taken an oath. I have promised to follow your laws, because they are right.

107. I have suffered very much. Lord, keep me alive as you have promised.

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