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Psalm 119:37-53 New International Version (NIV)

37. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.

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

39. Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.

40. How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life.

41. May your unfailing love come to me, Lord, your salvation, according to your promise;

42. then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.

43. Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.

44. I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.

45. I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.

46. I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,

47. for I delight in your commands because I love them.

48. I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees.

49. Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

50. My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.

51. The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.

52. I remember, Lord, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them.

53. Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.