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Psalm 119:83-98 English Standard Version (ESV)

83. For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,yet I have not forgotten your statutes.

84. How long must your servant endure? When will you judge those who persecute me?

85. The insolent have dug pitfalls for me;they do not live according to your law.

86. All your commandments are sure;they persecute me with falsehood; help me!

87. They have almost made an end of me on earth,but I have not forsaken your precepts.

88. In your steadfast love give me life,that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth.

89. Forever, O Lord, your wordis firmly fixed in the heavens.

90. Your faithfulness endures to all generations;you have established the earth, and it stands fast.

91. By your appointment they stand this day,for all things are your servants.

92. If your law had not been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction.

93. I will never forget your precepts,for by them you have given me life.

94. I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.

95. The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,but I consider your testimonies.

96. I have seen a limit to all perfection,but your commandment is exceedingly broad.

97. Oh how I love your law!It is my meditation all the day.

98. Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,for it is ever with me.