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Psalm 119

Neue evangelistische Übersetzung

von Karl-Heinz Vanheiden
1 [1] Glücklich die, die ohne Tadel sind! / Sie leben in Jahwes Gesetz![2] 2 Wie glücklich sind die, die halten, was er verordnet[3] hat! / Mit ganzem Herzen suchen sie ihn. 3 Sie werden kein Unrecht mehr tun, / denn sie gehen gern auf Gottes Weg.[4] – 4 Ja, du hast uns Vorschriften[5] gemacht, / damit wir sie ernsthaft befolgen. 5 Gern würde ich beständig sein / im Hören auf dein Gesetz.[6] 6 Dann muss ich mich nicht schämen, / wenn mein Blick auf deine Gebote[7] fällt. – 7 Ich preise dich mit ehrlichem Herzen, / wenn ich die Bestimmungen[8] lerne, in denen sich deine Gerechtigkeit zeigt. 8 Deine Gesetze will ich befolgen, / lass mich dabei aber nicht allein! 9 Wie hält ein junger Mann sein Leben rein? / Indem er tut, was du ihm sagst! – 10 Von ganzem Herzen suche ich dich, / halte mich bei deinem Gebot! 11 Dein Wort[9] habe ich im Herzen verwahrt, / weil ich nicht gegen dich sündigen will. – 12 Ich will dich loben, Jahwe! / Bring mir deine Ordnungen bei! 13 Gern erzähle ich weiter, / was du entschieden hast. 14 Es macht mir Freude zu tun, was du sagst, / mehr als aller Reichtum Freude macht. 15 Über deine Gebote denke ich nach, / und ich achte auf deinen Weg.[10] 16 An deinen Ordnungen habe ich Lust, / und deine Worte[11] vergesse ich nicht. 17 Sei gut zu deinem Diener, / dann lebe ich auf und halte dein Wort. 18 Öffne du mir die Augen, / damit ich erkenne die Wunder in deinem Gesetz. – 19 Ich bin nur ein Gast, ein Fremder im Land: / Verweigere mir deine Gebote nicht! 20 Ich verzehre mich vor Verlangen danach, / ich sehne mich immer nach deinem Gesetz. – 21 Die Überheblichen hast du bedroht. / Ja, verflucht ist, wer abweicht von deinem Gebot. 22 Wälze Verachtung und Hohn von mir ab, / denn ich habe gehalten, was du verordnet hast. 23 Mögen auch die Oberen sitzen / und Rat gegen mich halten – dein Diener sitzt über deinem Gebot. 24 An deinen Weisungen freue ich mich. / Sie geben immer guten Rat. 25 Ich liege ohne Kraft und klebe am Staub; / belebe mich nach deinem Wort! 26 Ich klagte mein Leid und du hörtest mich an. / Belehre mich durch dein Gesetz! 27 Lass mir deine Vorschriften einsichtig sein; / über deine Wunder sinne ich nach. 28 Vor lauter Kummer muss ich weinen: / Richte mich auf nach deinem Wort! – 29 Vom Weg der Lüge halte mich fern! / Beschenke mich mit deinem Gesetz! 30 Ich habe mich für die Wahrheit entschieden, / habe vor mich gestellt dein göttliches Recht. 31 An deinen Anordnungen halte ich fest. / Jahwe, beschäme mich nicht! 32 Auf dem Weg deiner Gebote werde ich gehen, / denn du machst mein Herz dafür weit. 33 Den Weg deiner Vorschriften zeig mir, Jahwe, / und ich will ihn gehen bis ans Ziel. 34 Gib mir Verstand für dein Gesetz, / ich will es entschieden befolgen! 35 Leite mich auf dem Pfad deiner Gebote! / Denn diesen Weg gehe ich gern. 36 Leg mir deine Vorschriften ans Herz / und nicht den Wunsch nach Gewinn! 37 Wende meine Augen von Eitelkeit ab; / erfrische mich auf deinem Weg! – 38 Halte deinem Diener deine Zusage ein, / die jedem gilt, der Ehrfurcht vor dir hat. 39 Wende ab die Schande, vor der mir so graut! / Doch was du entscheidest, ist gut. – 40 Nach deinen Vorschriften sehne ich mich. / Durch deine Treue belebe mich, Gott. 41 Jahwe, lass deine Gnade über mich kommen, / die Rettung, wie du sie versprachst, 42 damit ich dem Lästerer antworten kann. / Ich nehme dich bei deinem Wort. 43 Nimm mir bitte nie das Wort der Wahrheit weg, / denn auf deine Urteile verlasse ich mich. – 44 Beständig befolge ich dein Gesetz; / und das will ich allezeit tun! 45 So lebe ich in einem weiten Raum, / denn ich habe deine Befehle erforscht. 46 Ich halte sie selbst den Königen vor / und schäme mich deiner Anordnungen nicht. 47 An deinen Geboten erfreue ich mich, / ich liebe sie sehr, 48 und ich hebe die Hände zu ihnen auf. / Ich denke über deine Ordnungen nach. 49 Denk an das, was du mir versprachst / und was meine Hoffnung war! 50 In all meinem Elend ist das mir der Trost, / dass dein Wort mich wieder belebt. 51 Gehässig griffen die Stolzen mich an, / doch ich wich nicht ab von deinem Gesetz. 52 Denke ich an dein ewiges Recht, / Jahwe, dann bin ich getrost. 53 Bei all den Gottlosen packt mich der Zorn, / frech verlassen sie dein Gesetz. 54 Deine Ordnungen sind mir wie ein Lied, / solange ich Gast in dieser Welt bin. 55 Auch in der Nacht denke ich an dich, Jahwe, / und auf deine Weisung habe ich Acht. 56 Dass ich deinen Regeln gefolgt bin, / ist mein Geschenk und mein Glück. 57 Du selbst, Jahwe, bist mein Gewinn, / ich werde mich richten nach deinem Wort. 58 Von ganzem Herzen bitte ich dich, / sei mir gnädig, wie du es zugesagt hast! 59 Ich habe meine Wege überdacht / und lenke meine Schritte zu deiner Weisung zurück. 60 Ich eile und zögere nicht, / deinen Geboten gehorsam zu sein. 61 Fesselt mich auch der Gottlosen Strick, / dein Gesetz vergesse ich nicht. 62 Selbst mitternachts stehe ich auf / und danke für dein gerechtes Gesetz. – 63 Den Gottesfürchtigen bin ich ein Freund, / denen, die deine Befehle befolgen. – 64 Jahwe, deine Güte erfüllt alle Welt. / Lehre mich, deinen Willen zu tun! 65 Du hast deinem Diener viel Gutes getan, / wie du es mir versprochen hast, Jahwe. 66 Nun lehre mich das Gute zu verstehen, / denn ich glaube deinem Gebot. 67 Ich irrte, bevor ich gedemütigt war, / jetzt aber halte ich mich an dein Wort. 68 Gut bist du und Gutes tust du, / bring mir deine Ordnungen bei! 69 Man hat mich besudelt, mit Lügen behängt, / doch ich halte dein Gebot von ganzem Herzen fest. 70 Das Herz der Stolzen ist stumpf und fett, / doch ich erfreue mich an deinem Gesetz. 71 Es war gut für mich, dass ich gedemütigt wurde, / so lernte ich deine Ordnungen neu. 72 Die Weisung aus deinem Mund gilt mir mehr / als Berge von Silber und Gold. 73 Du hast mich mit deinen Händen gemacht; / hilf mir zu verstehen, was du willst! 74 Die Deinen sehen mich und freuen sich, / denn ich verlasse mich auf dein Wort. 75 Ich erkannte: Jahwe, deine Urteile sind gerecht, / zu Recht hast du mich niedergebeugt. 76 Nun gebe deine Gnade mir Trost, / denn du hast deinem Diener zugesagt, 77 dass dein Erbarmen mein Leben erhält, / denn dein Gesetz ist meine Lust. – 78 Bring doch die schamlosen Lügner zu Fall, denn sie haben mir böse Unrecht getan! / Ich aber denke über deine Vorschriften nach. 79 Lass die zu mir halten, die dich aufrichtig ehren, / denn denen ist deine Weisung bekannt. 80 Mein Herz weiche nie von deinem Gebot, / nie komme diese Schande über mich! 81 Meine Seele verzehrt sich nach deinem Heil, / und meine Hoffnung setze ich auf dein Wort. 82 Sehnsüchtig halte ich Ausschau nach dir: / Wann wirst du mich trösten, ja wann? 83 Denn wie ein alter Schlauch hänge ich im Rauch. / Doch deine Ordnungen vergaß ich nicht. 84 Wie viele Tage hat dein Diener noch? / Wann hältst du über meine Verfolger Gericht? 85 Die Stolzen haben mir Gruben gegraben; / dein Gesetz bedeutet ihnen nichts. 86 Doch was du befiehlst, darauf ist Verlass. / Hilf mir, denn sie jagen mich ohne Grund! 87 Sie hätten mich fast vernichtet im Land, / doch ich verlasse dein Gesetz nicht. 88 Sei mir gnädig und belebe mich, / so kann und werde ich deinen Weisungen folgen. 89 Für immer, Jahwe, / steht dein Wort im Himmel fest. 90 Deine Treue gilt in jeder Generation. / Du hast die Erde gegründet. Sie steht. 91 Nach deinem Willen besteht sie bis jetzt, / denn das All steht bereit, dir zu dienen. – 92 Wäre nicht dein Gesetz meine Lust, / ich wäre im Elend zerstört. 93 Deine Regeln vergesse ich nie, / denn du gabst mir Leben durch sie. 94 Ich bin dein, Herr, rette mich doch! / Ich habe deine Befehle erforscht. 95 Es lauern mir Verbrecher auf, / doch ich gebe auf deine Weisungen Acht. 96 Ich weiß: Auch das Vollkommene hat eine Grenze. / Doch dein Gebot ist völlig unbeschränkt. 97 Wie sehr liebe ich dein Gesetz! / Es füllt mein Denken den ganzen Tag. 98 Mehr als meine Feinde macht es mich klug, / denn es ist für immer bei mir. 99 Mehr als alle meine Lehrer begreife ich, / weil ich bedenke, was dein Gebot mir sagt. 100 Mehr als die Alten kann ich verstehen, / denn ich achte stets auf dein Gebot. 101 Von jedem Unrecht hielt ich mich fern, / um das zu tun, was du befohlen hast. 102 Von deiner Verordnung wich ich nicht ab, / denn du, du hattest mich belehrt. 103 Wie köstlich sind deine Worte im Mund, / wie Honig bekommen sie mir. 104 Durch dein Gesetz werde ich klug, / und ich hasse jeden krummen Weg. 105 Dein Wort ist eine Leuchte vor meinem Fuß / und ein Licht auf meinem Weg. 106 Ich habe geschworen und halte es ein, / ich tue, was du festgelegt hast. – 107 Wie bin ich so niedergeschlagen, Jahwe! / Belebe mich nach deinem Wort! 108 Nimm meinen Dank als Opfergabe an, / und lehre mich deine Bestimmungen, Jahwe! 109 Mein Leben ist ständig in Todesgefahr, / doch dein Gesetz vergesse ich nie. 110 Schlingen legen die Bösen mir aus, / doch ich irre nicht ab von deinem Gebot. – 111 Deine Weisung ist mein Schatz für alle Zeit / und große Freude für mein Herz. 112 Entschieden folge ich deinem Wort. / Das soll mein Lohn für alle Zeit sein. 113 Geteilte Herzen verabscheue ich, / aber dein Gesetz habe ich lieb. 114 Du bist mein Schutz und mein Schild, / auf dein Versprechen verlasse ich mich. 115 Ihr Unheilstifter, macht euch fort! / Ich halte mich an meines Gottes Gebot. 116 Halte mich nach deinem Wort, damit ich leben kann! / In meiner Hoffnung beschäme mich nicht! 117 Bestätige mich, und ich bin befreit! / Ich schaue immer auf dein Gesetz. 118 Wer abweicht von deinem Gebot, den schickst du fort, / denn sein Denken ist Lug und Betrug. 119 Deine Verächter entfernst du wie Müll, / darum habe ich deine Gebote so lieb. 120 Vor deinem Schrecken erschaudert mein Leib; / vor deinen Urteilen fürchte ich mich. 121 Ich handelte nach Recht und lebte gerecht. / Überlass mich nicht meinen Feinden! 122 Bürge du jetzt für mich, dann wird alles gut, / und die Frechen quälen mich nicht mehr. 123 Meine Augen sehnen sich nach deinem Heil, / nach dem Wort deiner Gerechtigkeit. 124 Lass deine Güte deinem Diener sichtbar sein, / und lehre mich erkennen, was dein Wille ist. 125 Ich bin dein Diener, gib mir Verstand, / dass ich begreife, was dein Wort bezeugt! – 126 Es ist Zeit zum Handeln, Jahwe, / denn viele brechen dein Gesetz. 127 Doch ich liebe dein Gebot / mehr als das allerfeinste Gold. 128 Alle deine Regeln sind für mich recht, / und ich hasse jeden krummen Weg. 129 Wunderwerke bezeugt mir dein Wort, / darum halte ich daran fest. 130 Wenn deine Worte sich auftun, erleuchten sie uns, / dann finden selbst Unerfahrene Einsicht darin. 131 Ich öffne meinen Mund erwartungsvoll, / denn ich verlange nach deinem Gebot. 132 Sei mir gnädig und wende dich mir zu, / wie du es bei denen tust, die dich lieben. 133 Durch dein gutes Wort mach meine Schritte fest, / und gib keinem Unrecht Macht über mich! 134 Von Bedrückung durch Menschen mache mich frei, / dann halte ich deine Vorschriften fest. 135 Blick freundlich auf mich, deinen Diener, / und bring mir deine Ordnungen bei! 136 Tränen überströmen mein Gesicht, / weil man dein Gesetz hier nicht hält. 137 Wahrhaftig bist du, Jahwe, / und deine Urteilssprüche sind gerecht. 138 Auch deine Weisungen sind recht, / zuverlässig und bewährt. 139 Weil ich dich liebe, packt mich der Zorn, / denn meine Feinde vergaßen dein Wort. 140 Dein Spruch ist lauter und wahr, / und dein Diener liebt ihn sehr. 141 Ich bin verachtet und gering, / doch deine Regeln vergesse ich nicht. 142 Dein Recht ist ewiges Recht, / und dein Gesetz ist vollkommen wahr. 143 Ich bin getroffen von Sorge und Angst, / doch deine Gebote sind meine Lust. 144 Deine Weisung steht für ewiges Recht. / Gib mir Verständnis, damit ich leben kann! 145 Ich flehe dich an, Jahwe, erhöre mich doch! / An deine Ordnungen halte ich mich. 146 Ich habe gerufen, befreie mich! / Deiner Weisung gehorche ich. 147 Schon frühmorgens schreie ich zu dir! / Auf dein Wort habe ich gehofft. 148 Selbst in Stunden der Nacht liege ich wach / und grüble nach über dein Wort. 149 In deiner Gnade hör mein Gebet, / belebe mich, Jahwe, gemäß deinem Recht! – 150 Üble Verfolger sind hinter mir her, / von deinem Gesetz sind sie fern. 151 Du aber bist nahe bei mir, Jahwe, / alle deine Gesetze sind wahr. 152 An deinen Geboten erkenne ich, / dass du sie für immer angeordnet hast. 153 Sieh mein Elend an und befreie mich! / Denn dein Gesetz vergaß ich nie. 154 Sorge du für mein Recht und mache mich frei, / schenk mir das Leben, wie du es versprachst! 155 Deine Hilfe ist den Gottlosen fern, / denn nach deiner Weisung fragen sie nicht. 156 Jahwe, dein Erbarmen ist groß, / mach mir Mut nach deinem Recht. 157 Viele verfolgen und bedrängen mich, / doch ich wich nie von deinen Anordnungen ab. 158 Sah ich Verräter – es ekelte mich an, / denn sie richten sich nicht nach deinem Gesetz. 159 Du siehst, dass ich deine Vorschriften mag. / Belebe mich nach deiner Gnade, Jahwe! 160 Dein ganzes Wort ist verlässlich und wahr, / dein gerechtes Urteil gilt für alle Zeit. 161 Die Großen verfolgten mich ohne Grund, / doch nur vor deinen Worten bebt mein Herz. 162 Mit jubelnder Freude erfüllt mich dein Wort, / als hätte ich große Beute gemacht. 163 Ich hasse die Lüge und verabscheue sie, / doch dein Gesetz habe ich lieb. 164 Ich preise dich täglich wohl sieben Mal, / denn deine Gerichte sind gut und gerecht. 165 Wer dein Gesetz liebt, hat Frieden und Glück, / kein Hindernis bringt ihn zu Fall. 166 Ich hoffe auf deine Befreiung, Jahwe! / Nach deinen Geboten richte ich mich. 167 Deinen Worten habe ich gerne gehorcht, / ich schloss sie fest in mein Herz. 168 Du gabst mir Gebot und Weisung dazu, / und ob ich gehorche, weißt du genau. 169 Lass mein Schreien zu dir dringen, Jahwe! / Gib mir Einsicht nach deinem Wort! 170 Mein Flehen komme vor dein Angesicht! / Rette mich gemäß deinem Spruch! 171 Von meinen Lippen erklinge dein Lob, / weil du mich deinen Willen lehrst. 172 Und meine Zunge besinge dein Wort, / denn deine Gebote sind recht. 173 Um mir zu helfen, reich mir deine Hand, / denn deine Weisung hab ich erwählt! 174 Ich sehne mich nach deiner Hilfe, Jahwe. / Und dein Gesetz ist meine Lust. 175 Ich möchte leben und dich loben! / Deine Ordnung helfe mir dabei! 176 Wie ein verlorenes Schaf verirrte ich mich. / Such deinen Diener, denn deine Gebote vergaß ich nicht! 

Psalm 119

New International Reader’s Version

von Biblica
1 Blessed are those who live without blame. They live in keeping with the law of the LORD. 2 Blessed are those who obey his covenant laws. They trust in him with all their hearts. 3 They don’t do anything wrong. They live as he wants them to live. 4 You have given me rules that I must obey completely. 5 I hope I will always stand firm in following your orders. 6 Then I won’t be put to shame when I think about all your commands. 7 I will praise you with an honest heart as I learn about how fair your decisions are. 8 I will obey your orders. Please don’t leave me all alone. 9 How can a young person keep their life pure? By living according to your word. 10 I trust in you with all my heart. Don’t let me wander away from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart so that I won’t sin against you. 12 LORD, I give praise to you. Teach me your orders. 13 With my lips I talk about all the decisions you have made. 14 Following your covenant laws gives me joy just as great riches give joy to others. 15 I spend time thinking about your rules. I consider how you want me to live. 16 I take delight in your orders. I won’t fail to obey your word. 17 Be good to me while I am alive. Do this so that I may obey your word. 18 Open my eyes so that I can see the wonderful truths in your law. 19 I’m a stranger on earth. Don’t hide your commands from me. 20 My heart is filled with longing for your laws at all times. 21 You correct proud people. They are under your curse. They wander away from your commands. 22 I obey your covenant laws. So don’t let evil people laugh at me or hate me. 23 Even if rulers sit together and tell lies about me, I will spend time thinking about your orders. 24 Your covenant laws are my delight. They give me wise advice. 25 I lie in the dust. I’m about to die. Keep me alive as you have promised. 26 I told you how I’ve lived, and you gave me your answer. Teach me your orders. 27 Help me understand how your rules direct me to live. Then I may think deeply about the wonderful things you have done. 28 My sadness has worn me out. Give me strength as you have promised. 29 Keep me from cheating and telling lies. Be kind to me and teach me your law. 30 I have chosen to be faithful to you. I put my trust in your laws. 31 LORD, I’m careful to obey your covenant laws. Don’t let me be put to shame. 32 I am quick to follow your commands, because you have added to my understanding. 33 LORD, teach me how your orders direct me to live. Then I will live that way to the very end. 34 Help me understand your law so that I may follow it. I will obey it with all my heart. 35 Teach me to live as you command, because that makes me very happy. 36 Make me want to follow your covenant laws instead of wanting to gain things only for myself. 37 Turn my eyes away from things that are worthless. Keep me alive as you have promised. 38 Keep your promise to me. Then other people will have respect for you. 39 Please don’t let me be put to shame. Your laws are good. 40 I really want to follow your rules. Keep me alive, because you do what is right. 41 LORD, show me your faithful love. Save me as you have promised. 42 Then I can answer anyone who makes fun of me, because I trust in your word. 43 Help me always to tell the truth about how faithful you are. I have put my hope in your laws. 44 I will always obey your law, for ever and ever. 45 I will lead a full and happy life, because I’ve tried to obey your rules. 46 I will talk about your covenant laws to kings. I will not be put to shame. 47 I take delight in obeying your commands because I love them. 48 I reach out for your commands that I love. I do this so that I may think deeply about your orders. 49 Remember what you have said to me. You have given me hope. 50 Even when I suffer, I am comforted because you promised to keep me alive. 51 Proud people make fun of me without mercy. But I don’t turn away from your law. 52 LORD, I remember the laws you gave long ago. I find comfort in them. 53 I am very angry because evil people have turned away from your law. 54 No matter where I live, I sing about your orders. 55 LORD, during the night I remember who you are. That’s why I keep your law. 56 I have really done my best to obey your rules. 57 LORD, you are everything I need. I have promised to obey your words. 58 I have looked to you with all my heart. Be kind to me as you have promised. 59 I have thought about the way I live. And I have decided to follow your covenant laws. 60 I won’t waste any time. I will be quick to obey your commands. 61 Evil people may tie me up with ropes. But I won’t forget to obey your law. 62 At midnight I get up to give you thanks because your decisions are very fair. 63 I’m a friend to everyone who has respect for you. I’m a friend to everyone who follows your rules. 64 LORD, the earth is filled with your love. Teach me your orders. 65 LORD, be good to me as you have promised. 66 Increase my knowledge and give me good sense, because I trust your commands. 67 Before I went through suffering, I went down the wrong path. But now I obey your word. 68 You are good, and what you do is good. Teach me your orders. 69 The lies of proud people have taken away my good name. But I follow your rules with all my heart. 70 Their unfeeling hearts are hard and stubborn. But I take delight in your law. 71 It was good for me to suffer. That’s what helped me to understand your orders. 72 The law you gave is worth more to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. 73 You made me and formed me with your own hands. Give me understanding so that I can learn your commands. 74 May those who have respect for you be filled with joy when they see me. I have put my hope in your word. 75 LORD, I know that your laws are right. You were faithful to your promise when you made me suffer. 76 May your faithful love comfort me as you have promised me. 77 Show me your tender love so that I can live. I take delight in your law. 78 May proud people be put to shame for treating me badly for no reason. I will think deeply about your rules. 79 May those who have respect for you come to me. Then I can teach them your covenant laws. 80 May I follow your orders with all my heart. Then I won’t be put to shame. 81 I deeply long for you to save me. I have put my hope in your word. 82 My eyes grow tired looking for what you have promised. I say, ‘When will you comfort me?’ 83 I’m as useless as a wineskin that smoke has dried up. But I don’t forget to follow your orders. 84 How long do I have to wait? When will you punish those who attack me? 85 Proud people do what is against your law. They dig pits for me to fall into. 86 All your commands can be trusted. Help me, because people attack me without any reason. 87 They almost wiped me off the face of the earth. But I have not turned away from your rules. 88 Keep me alive, because of your faithful love. Do this so that I may obey the covenant laws you have given. 89 LORD, your word lasts for ever. It stands firm in the heavens. 90 You will be faithful for all time to come. You made the earth, and it continues to exist. 91 Your laws continue to this very day, because all things serve you. 92 If I had not taken delight in your law, I would have died because of my suffering. 93 I will never forget your rules. You have kept me alive, because I obey them. 94 Save me, because I belong to you. I’ve tried to obey your rules. 95 Sinful people are waiting to destroy me. But I will spend time thinking about your covenant laws. 96 I’ve learned that everything has its limits. But your commands are perfect. They are always there when I need them. 97 LORD, I really love your law! All day long I spend time thinking about it. 98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, because your commands are always in my heart. 99 I know more than all my teachers do, because I spend time thinking about your covenant laws. 100 I understand more than the elders do, because I obey your rules. 101 I’ve kept my feet from every path that sinners take so that I might obey your word. 102 I haven’t turned away from your laws, because you yourself have taught me. 103 Your words are very sweet to my taste! They are sweeter than honey to me. 104 I gain understanding from your rules. So I hate every path that sinners take. 105 Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way. It is like a light that guides me. 106 I have made a promise to follow your laws, because they are right. 107 I have suffered very much. LORD, keep me alive as you have promised. 108 LORD, accept the praise I freely give you. Teach me your laws. 109 I keep putting my life in danger. But I won’t forget to obey your law. 110 Evil people have set a trap for me. But I haven’t wandered away from your rules. 111 Your covenant laws are your gift to me for ever. They fill my heart with joy. 112 I have decided to obey your orders to the very end. 113 I hate people who can’t make up their minds. But I love your law. 114 You are my place of safety. You are like a shield that keeps me safe. I have put my hope in your word. 115 Get away from me, you who do evil! Then I can do what my God commands me to do. 116 My God, keep me going as you have promised. Then I shall live. Don’t let me lose all hope. 117 Take good care of me, and I shall be saved. I shall always honour your orders. 118 You turn your back on all those who wander away from your orders. Their wrong thoughts will be proved to be wrong. 119 You throw away all the sinners on earth as if they were rubbish. So I love your covenant laws. 120 My body trembles because I have respect for you. I have great respect for your laws. 121 I have done what is right and fair. So don’t leave me to those who treat me badly. 122 Make sure that everything goes well with me. Don’t let proud people treat me badly. 123 My eyes grow tired as I look to you to save me. Please save me as you have promised. 124 Be good to me, because you love me. Teach me your orders. 125 I serve you, so help me to understand what is right. Then I will understand your covenant laws. 126 LORD, it’s time for you to act. People are breaking your law. 127 I love your commands more than gold. I love them more than pure gold. 128 I consider all your rules to be right. So I hate every path that sinners take. 129 Your covenant laws are wonderful. So I obey them. 130 When your words are made clear, they bring light. They bring understanding to childish people. 131 I open my mouth and pant like a dog, because I long to know your commands. 132 Turn to me and have mercy on me. That’s what you’ve always done for those who love you. 133 Teach me how to live as you have promised. Don’t let any sin be my master. 134 Set me free from people who treat me badly. Then I will obey your rules. 135 Have mercy on me. Teach me your orders. 136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes, because people don’t obey your law. 137 LORD, you do what is fair. And your laws are right. 138 The laws you have made are fair. They can be completely trusted. 139 My anger is wearing me out, because my enemies don’t pay any attention to your words. 140 Your promises have proved to be true. I love them. 141 I’m not important. People look down on me. But I don’t forget to obey your rules. 142 You always do what is right. And your law is true. 143 I’ve had my share of trouble and suffering. But your commands give me delight. 144 Your covenant laws are always right. Help me to understand them. Then I will live. 145 LORD, I call out to you with all my heart. Answer me, and I will obey your orders. 146 I call out to you. Save me, and I will keep your covenant laws. 147 I get up before the sun rises. I cry out for help. I’ve put my hope in your word. 148 My eyes stay open all night long. I spend my time thinking about your promises. 149 Listen to me, because you love me. LORD, keep me alive as you have promised. 150 Those who think up evil plans are near. They have wandered far away from your law. 151 But LORD, you are near. All your commands are true. 152 Long ago I learned from your covenant laws that you made them to last for ever. 153 Look at how I’m suffering! Save me, because I haven’t forgotten to obey your law. 154 Stand up for me and set me free. Keep me alive as you have promised. 155 Those who are evil are far from being saved. They don’t want to obey your orders. 156 LORD, you have deep concern for me. Keep me alive as you have promised. 157 Many enemies attack me. But I haven’t turned away from your covenant laws. 158 I get very angry when I see people who aren’t faithful to you. They don’t obey your word. 159 See how I love your rules! LORD, keep me alive, because you love me. 160 All your words are true. All your laws are right. They last for ever. 161 Rulers attack me for no reason. But I tremble because of your word. 162 I’m filled with joy because of your promise. It’s like finding a great fortune. 163 I hate lies with a deep hatred. But I love your law. 164 Seven times a day I praise you for your laws, because they are right. 165 Those who love your law enjoy great peace. Nothing can make them trip and fall. 166 LORD, I wait for you to save me. I follow your commands. 167 I obey your covenant laws, because I love them greatly. 168 I obey your rules and your covenant laws, because you know all about how I live. 169 LORD, may you hear my cry. Give me understanding, just as you said you would. 170 May you hear my prayer. Save me, just as you promised. 171 May my lips pour out praise to you, because you teach me your orders. 172 May my tongue sing about your word, because all your commands are right. 173 May your hand be ready to help me, because I have chosen to obey your rules. 174 LORD, I long for you to save me. Your law gives me delight. 175 Let me live so that I can praise you. May your laws keep me going. 176 Like a lost sheep, I’ve gone down the wrong path. Come and look for me, because I haven’t forgotten to obey your commands. 

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Psalm 119

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1 Aleph: [1] Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! (1Mo 17,1; Ps 101,2; Ps 101,6; Ps 128,1; Spr 11,20; Spr 13,6) 2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, (2Chr 15,2; Ps 78,5; Ps 119,10; Ps 119,22) 3 who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! (1Joh 3,9; 1Joh 5,18) 4 You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. (Ps 19,8) 5 Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! (Ps 37,23; Spr 16,9; Jer 10,23) 6 Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments. (Ps 119,80; 1Joh 2,28) 7 I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.[2] (2Mo 24,3; Ps 119,62; Ps 119,106) 8 I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me! (Ps 38,21; Ps 71,9; Ps 71,18) 9 Beth: How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. (Ps 25,7) 10 With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! (2Chr 15,2; Ps 119,21; Ps 119,118) 11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. (Ps 37,31; Lk 2,19; Lk 2,51) 12 Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes! (Ps 25,4; Ps 119,26; Ps 119,64; Ps 119,68; Ps 119,108; Ps 119,124; Ps 119,135; Ps 119,171) 13 With my lips I declare all the rules[3] of your mouth. (5Mo 6,7; Ps 40,9) 14 In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. (Ps 119,111; Ps 119,162; Spr 3,13; Spr 8,10; Spr 8,18) 15 I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. (Ps 25,4; Ps 119,23; Ps 119,78; Ps 119,97) 16 I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. (Ps 119,24; Ps 119,47; Ps 119,70; Ps 119,77; Ps 119,92; Ps 119,143; Ps 119,174) 17 Gimel: Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. (Ps 13,6; Ps 119,144) 18 Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. 19 I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me! (Ps 39,12; Jes 6,9) 20 My soul is consumed with longing for your rules[4] at all times. (Ps 42,1; Ps 119,40; Ps 119,131; Ps 119,174) 21 You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments. (5Mo 27,26; Ps 119,10; Ps 119,51) 22 Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies. (Ps 44,13; Ps 119,2) 23 Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. (Ps 119,15; Ps 119,27; Ps 119,161; Dan 6,4) 24 Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. (Ps 119,16; Ps 119,104; Röm 7,22) 25 Daleth: My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! (Ps 44,25; Ps 71,20; Ps 119,37; Ps 119,40; Ps 119,65; Ps 119,88; Ps 119,107; Ps 119,149; Ps 119,154; Ps 119,156; Ps 119,159) 26 When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes! (Ps 37,5; Ps 119,12) 27 Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. (Hi 32,8; Ps 119,15; Ps 119,18; Ps 119,23; Ps 119,34; Ps 119,73; Ps 119,78; Ps 119,125; Ps 119,144; Ps 119,169) 28 My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word! (Ps 22,14) 29 Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law! (Ps 119,27) 30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me. (Ps 16,8) 31 I cling to your testimonies, O Lord; let me not be put to shame! (Ps 119,116) 32 I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart![5] (1Kön 4,29; Jes 60,5; 2Kor 6,11; 2Kor 6,13) 33 He: Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end.[6] (Ps 119,12; Ps 119,26; Ps 119,112; Mt 10,22; Hebr 3,6; Offb 2,26) 34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. (Ps 119,27; Spr 2,6; Jak 1,5) 35 Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. (Ps 1,2; Ps 25,4; Ps 119,16) 36 Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! (1Kön 8,58; Ps 119,112; Ps 141,4; Lk 12,15; 1Tim 6,10; Hebr 13,5) 37 Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. (Ps 119,25; Spr 23,5; Jes 33,15) 38 Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared. (2Sam 7,25; Ps 25,10; Ps 112,1; Ps 128,1; Ps 130,4) 39 Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good. (Ps 119,22) 40 Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life! (Ps 119,20; Ps 119,149; Ps 119,156) 41 Waw: Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise; (Ps 106,4; Ps 119,58; Ps 119,65; Ps 119,76; Ps 119,77; Ps 119,116; Ps 119,170) 42 then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word. (Ps 119,39; Spr 27,11) 43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules. (Ps 31,24; Ps 119,49; Ps 119,74; Ps 119,81; Ps 119,114; Ps 119,147) 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. (Ps 119,94; Ps 119,155; Spr 4,12) 46 I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame, (Mt 10,18; Apg 26,1) 47 for I find my delight in your commandments, which I love. (Ps 119,16) 48 I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. (Ps 28,2; Ps 119,13) 49 Zayin: Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. (Ps 119,41; Ps 119,43) 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. (Ps 71,20; Ps 119,25; Röm 15,4) 51 The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law. (Hi 23,11; Ps 42,3; Ps 44,18; Ps 119,69; Ps 119,78; Ps 119,85; Ps 119,122; Ps 119,157; Ps 123,4; Jer 20,7) 52 When I think of your rules from of old, I take comfort, O Lord. 53 Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake your law. (Neh 13,25) 54 Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my sojourning. (Ps 39,12) 55 I remember your name in the night, O Lord, and keep your law. (Ps 42,8) 56 This blessing has fallen to me, that I have kept your precepts. (Ps 119,22; Ps 119,69; Ps 119,100) 57 Heth: The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words. (Ps 16,5) 58 I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. (Ps 45,12; Ps 119,41) 59 When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; (Lk 15,17) 60 I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments. 61 Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law. (Ps 119,83; Ps 119,110) 62 At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous rules. (Ps 119,7; Apg 16,25) 63 I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts. (Ps 101,6) 64 The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes! (Ps 33,5; Ps 119,12) 65 Teth: You have dealt well with your servant, O Lord, according to your word. (Ps 119,41) 66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. (Phil 1,9; Jak 1,5) 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word. (Ps 119,71; Ps 119,75; Jer 31,18; Hebr 12,5) 68 You are good and do good; teach me your statutes. (Ps 106,1; Ps 119,12) 69 The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts; (Hi 13,4; Ps 109,2; Ps 119,51; Ps 119,56) 70 their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law. (Ps 17,10; Ps 119,16; Jes 6,10) 71 It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes. (Ps 119,67) 72 The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. (Ps 19,10; Ps 119,127; Spr 8,10) 73 Yodh: Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments. (Hi 10,8; Hi 31,15; Ps 95,6; Ps 119,27) 74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word. (Ps 34,2; Ps 35,27; Ps 107,42; Ps 119,43; Ps 130,5) 75 I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. (Ps 33,4; Ps 119,67; Ps 119,138) 76 Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant. 77 Let your mercy come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight. (Ps 119,24; Ps 119,41; Ps 119,47; Ps 119,174) 78 Let the insolent be put to shame, because they have wronged me with falsehood; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts. (Ps 25,3; Ps 119,15; Ps 119,23; Ps 119,51; Ps 119,86) 79 Let those who fear you turn to me, that they may know your testimonies. (Jer 15,19) 80 May my heart be blameless in your statutes, that I may not be put to shame! (Ps 119,1; Ps 119,6) 81 Kaph: My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. (Ps 84,2; Ps 119,74; Ps 119,114) 82 My eyes long for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me?” (Ps 69,3; Ps 101,2) 83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes. (Hi 30,30; Mt 9,17; Mk 2,22) 84 How long must your servant endure?[7] When will you judge those who persecute me? (Ps 39,4; Sach 1,12; Offb 6,10) 85 The insolent have dug pitfalls for me; they do not live according to your law. (Ps 7,15; Ps 119,51) 86 All your commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me! (Ps 35,19; Ps 109,26; Ps 119,78; Ps 119,138) 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. (Ps 71,20; Ps 119,25) 89 Lamedh: Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. (Ps 119,152; Jer 31,35; Mt 24,35; 1Petr 1,25) 90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. (Ps 36,5; Ps 148,6; Pred 1,4) 91 By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants. (Jer 33,25) 92 If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. (Ps 119,77) 93 I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. (Ps 71,20; Ps 119,25) 94 I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts. (Ps 119,45) 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. (Ps 18,19) 97 Mem: Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. (Ps 1,2; Ps 119,15; Ps 119,113; Ps 119,163; Ps 119,165) 98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me. (5Mo 4,6) 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. (2Tim 3,15) 100 I understand more than the aged,[8] for I keep your precepts. (Hi 32,7; Ps 119,56; Ps 119,69) 101 I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word. (Spr 1,15) 102 I do not turn aside from your rules, for you have taught me. 103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! (Ps 19,10) 104 Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. (Ps 119,128) 105 Nun: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (Spr 6,23) 106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. (Neh 10,29; Ps 119,7) 107 I am severely afflicted; give me life, O Lord, according to your word! (Ps 71,20; Ps 119,25; Ps 119,50; Ps 119,88) 108 Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord, and teach me your rules. (Ps 119,12; Hos 14,2) 109 I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget your law. (Ri 12,3; Ps 119,83) 110 The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts. (Ps 91,3; Ps 119,10) 111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. (5Mo 33,4; Ps 119,14; Ps 119,162) 112 I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end.[9] (Ps 119,33; Ps 119,36) 113 Samekh: I hate the double-minded, but I love your law. (1Kön 18,21; Ps 119,97; Jak 1,8; Jak 4,8) 114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. (Ps 3,3; Ps 32,7; Ps 119,74) 115 Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. (Ps 6,8; Ps 119,22) 116 Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope! (Ps 25,2; Ps 119,31; Ps 119,41; Ps 146,5) 117 Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually! (Ps 20,2) 118 You spurn all who go astray from your statutes, for their cunning is in vain. (Ps 119,10; Ps 119,21; Ps 119,110; Kla 1,15) 119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross, therefore I love your testimonies. (Ps 119,97; Jes 1,25; Hes 22,18; Mal 3,2) 120 My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments. (Hi 4,14; Hab 3,16) 121 Ayin: 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. (Hi 17,3; Ps 119,51) 123 My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise. (Ps 119,82) 124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes. (Ps 119,12) 125 I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies! (Ps 116,16; Ps 119,27) 126 It is time for the Lord to act, for your law has been broken. 127 Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold. (Ps 19,10; Ps 119,72) 128 Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right; I hate every false way. (Ps 119,104) 129 Pe: Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. (Ps 119,18; Ps 119,22; Ps 119,27) 130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. (Ps 19,7) 131 I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments. (Hi 29,23; Ps 42,1; Ps 81,10; Ps 119,20) 132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name. (Ps 25,16) 133 Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. (Ps 17,5; Ps 19,13) 134 Redeem me from man’s oppression, that I may keep your precepts. (Lk 1,74) 135 Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes. (Ps 4,6; Ps 119,12) 136 My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law. (Ps 119,158; Jer 9,1; Jer 9,18; Jer 14,17; Kla 3,48; Hes 9,4; Phil 3,18) 137 Tsadhe: Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules. (Ps 116,5) 138 You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness. (Ps 19,7; Ps 119,75; Ps 119,86; Ps 119,172) 139 My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words. (Ps 69,9) 140 Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it. (Ps 12,6; Ps 119,97) 141 I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. (Ps 119,83) 142 Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true. (Ps 19,9; Ps 119,151; Ps 119,160; Joh 17,17) 143 Trouble and anguish have found me out, but your commandments are my delight. (Ps 119,24) 144 Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live. (Ps 119,17; Ps 119,27) 145 Qoph: With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord! I will keep your statutes. (Ps 119,2; Ps 119,10; Ps 119,22; Ps 119,33) 146 I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies. 147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words. (Ps 5,3; Ps 119,74) 148 My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise. (Ps 42,8) 149 Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O Lord, according to your justice give me life. (Ps 71,20; Ps 119,25; Ps 119,40; Ps 119,156) 150 They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from your law. 151 But you are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are true. (Ps 119,142; Ps 145,18) 152 Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever. (Ps 119,89; Ps 119,160; Mt 5,18) 153 Resh: Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law. (Hi 36,15; Ps 119,83) 154 Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise! (Ps 35,1; Ps 119,25) 155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. (Hi 5,4; Ps 119,150) 156 Great is your mercy, O Lord; give me life according to your rules. (2Sam 24,14; Ps 119,154) 157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from your testimonies. (Ps 3,1; Ps 119,51) 158 I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your commands. (Ps 119,136; Ps 139,21; Jer 3,20) 159 Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life according to your steadfast love. (Ps 119,97; Ps 119,154) 160 The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. (Ps 119,7; Ps 119,142; Ps 119,172; Ps 139,17) 161 Sin and Shin: Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words. (1Sam 24,11; 1Sam 26,18; Ps 2,11; Ps 69,4; Ps 119,23) 162 I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil. (1Sam 30,16; Ps 119,161; Jes 9,3; Mt 13,44) 163 I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law. (Ps 119,97) 164 Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules. (Ps 119,160) 165 Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. (Ps 37,11; Ps 37,37; Spr 3,2; Spr 3,23; Mt 13,41; 1Joh 2,10) 166 I hope for your salvation, O Lord, and I do your commandments. (1Mo 49,18; Ps 119,174) 167 My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly. (Ps 119,163) 168 I keep your precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before you. (Ps 139,3; Spr 5,21) 169 Taw: Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me understanding according to your word! (Ps 119,34; Ps 119,65; Ps 119,145) 170 Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word. (Ps 119,41) 171 My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes. (Ps 119,12; Ps 145,7) 172 My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right. (Ps 119,160) 173 Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. (Jos 24,22; Spr 1,29) 174 I long for your salvation, O Lord, and your law is my delight. (Ps 119,20; Ps 119,24) 175 Let my soul live and praise you, and let your rules help me. 176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments. (Ps 119,83; Jes 53,6; Mt 18,12; Lk 15,4; 1Petr 2,25) 

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