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Psalm 119:109-125 English Standard Version (ESV)

109. I hold my life in my hand continually,but I do not forget your law.

110. The wicked have laid a snare for me,but I do not stray from your precepts.

111. Your testimonies are my heritage forever,for they are the joy of my heart.

112. I incline my heart to perform your statutesforever, to the end.

113. I hate the double-minded,but I love your law.

114. You are my hiding place and my shield;I hope in your word.

115. Depart from me, you evildoers,that I may keep the commandments of my God.

116. Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,and let me not be put to shame in my hope!

117. Hold me up, that I may be safeand have regard for your statutes continually!

118. You spurn all who go astray from your statutes,for their cunning is in vain.

119. All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross,therefore I love your testimonies.

120. My flesh trembles for fear of you,and I am afraid of your judgments.

121. I have done what is just and right;do not leave me to my oppressors.

122. Give your servant a pledge of good;let not the insolent oppress me.

123. My eyes long for your salvationand for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.

124. Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,and teach me your statutes.

125. I am your servant; give me understanding,that I may know your testimonies!