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Psalms 119:91-109 Good News Bible (GNB)

91. All things remain to this day because of your command,because they are all your servants.

92. If your law had not been the source of my joy,I would have died from my sufferings.

93. I will never neglect your instructions,because by them you have kept me alive.

94. I am yours — save me!I have tried to obey your commands.

95. The wicked are waiting to kill me,but I will meditate on your laws.

96. I have learnt that everything has limits;but your commandment is perfect.

97. How I love your law!I think about it all day long.

98. Your commandment is with me all the timeand makes me wiser than my enemies.

99. I understand more than all my teachers,because I meditate on your instructions.

100. I have greater wisdom than those who are old,because I obey your commands.

101. I have avoided all evil conduct,because I want to obey your word.

102. I have not neglected your instructions,for you yourself are my teacher.

103. How sweet is the taste of your instructions —sweeter even than honey!

104. I gain wisdom from your laws,and so I hate all bad conduct.

105. Your word is a lamp to guide meand a light for my path.

106. I will keep my solemn promiseto obey your just instructions.

107. My sufferings, Lord, are terrible indeed;keep me alive, as you have promised.

108. Accept my prayer of thanks, O Lord,and teach me your commands.

109. I am always ready to risk my life;I have not forgotten your law.