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Psalm 119:35-52 English Standard Version (ESV)

35. Lead me in the path of your commandments,for I delight in it.

36. Incline my heart to your testimonies,and not to selfish gain!

37. Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;and give me life in your ways.

38. Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared.

39. Turn away the reproach that I dread,for your rules are good.

40. Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life!

41. Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord,your salvation according to your promise;

42. then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me,for I trust in your word.

43. And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,for my hope is in your rules.

44. I will keep your law continually,forever and ever,

45. and I shall walk in a wide place,for I have sought your precepts.

46. I will also speak of your testimonies before kingsand shall not be put to shame,

47. for I find my delight in your commandments,which I love.

48. I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love,and I will meditate on your statutes.

49. Remember your word to your servant,in which you have made me hope.

50. This is my comfort in my affliction,that your promise gives me life.

51. The insolent utterly deride me,but I do not turn away from your law.

52. When I think of your rules from of old,I take comfort, O Lord.