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You commanded righteousness [in] your testimonies, and they are exceedingly true. Your zeal has consumed me, because my enemies forgot your words. Your word is exceedingly refined, and your servant loved it. I am young and despised, yet I did not forget your righteousness. Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is truth. Troubles and sorrows found me, and your commandments were my meditation. Your testimonies are in righteousness forever; give me understanding, and make me live. I called to you with my whole heart; hear me, Lord, for I sought your righteousness. I cried out to you: save me, and I shall keep your testimonies. I anticipated the dawn [and] cried out, and I hoped in your words. My eyes anticipated the morning, that I might meditate on your words. Hear my voice, Lord, according to your mercy; and in your justice make me live. My persecutors brought iniquity near me, for they were far from your law.