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[...I will meditate] on your judgments at all times. You have rejected all those who have rebelled against your righteousness, for their thoughts were in iniquity. I considered all the sinners of the earth as transgressors; therefore I loved your commandments. Pierce my flesh with your fear, for I greatly fear your judgments. Let my supplication draw near before you, O Lord; make me wise according to your word. Let my prayer enter before you, O Lord, and deliver me by your word. My lips shall pour forth your praises, when you have taught me your statutes. My tongue shall speak your words, for all your commandments are in righteousness. Let your hand be [ready] to save me, for I have chosen your commandments. I have longed for your salvation, O Lord, and your law was my meditation. Let my soul live, and it shall praise you; and let your judgments help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments.