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10. With my whole heart have I sought after Thee, cast me not away from Thy
commandments.
11. In my heart have I hid Thy sayings that I might not sin against Thee.
12. Blessed art Thou, O Lord, teach me Thy statutes.
13. With my lips have I declared all the judgements of Thy mouth.
14. In the way of Thy testimonies have I found delight, as much as in all riches.
15. On Thy commandments will I ponder, and I will understand Thy ways.
16. On Thy statutes will I meditate; I will not forget Thy words.
17. Give reward unto Thy servant, quicken me and I will keep Thy words.
18. unveil mine eyes, and I shall perceive wondrous things out of Thy law.
19. I am a sojourner on the earth, hide not from me Thy commandments.
20. My soul hath longed to desire Thy judgements at all times.
21. Thou hast rebuked the proud; cursed are they that decline from Thy
commandments.
22. Remove from me reproach and contempt, for after Thy testimonies have I
sought.
23. For princes sat and they spake against me, but Thy servant pondered on Thy
statutes.
24. For Thy testimonies are my meditation, and Thy statutes are my counsellors.
25. My soul hath cleaved unto the earth; quicken me according to Thy word.
26. My ways have I declared, and Thou hast heard me; teach me Thy statutes.
27. Make me to understand the way of Thy statutes, and I will ponder on Thy
wondrous works.
28. My soul hath slumbered from despondency, strengthen me with Thy words.
29. Remove from me the way of unrighteousness, and with Thy law have mercy on
me.
30. I have chosen the way of truth, and Thy judgements have I not forgotten.
31. I have cleaved to Thy testimonies, O Lord; put me not to shame.