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Your hands made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments. Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in your words. I know, Lord, that your judgments are righteous, and in truth you have humbled me. Let your mercy be for my comfort, according to your word unto your servant. Let your compassions come upon me, and I shall live; for your law was my meditation. Let the proud be put to shame, who have unjustly wronged me without cause; but I meditated on your commandments. Let those who fear you instruct me, and those who know your testimonies. Let my heart be blameless in your righteousness, that I may not be put to shame. My soul longed for your salvation, for I have hoped in your words. My eyes waited for your word, saying: “When will it comfort me?” I have become like a wineskin in the frost, for I did not forget your righteousness. How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute justice for me against my persecutors? The lawless told me [idle] tales, but not according to your law.