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19 Though like a stranger in the land, Thy righteous judgments from my sight 20 My fainting soul is almost pin'd, Whilst always on the eager search

21 Thy sharp rebuke shall crush the proud, Since they to walk in thy right ways 22 But far from me do thou, O Lord, For I thy sacred laws affect

23 Though princes oft, in council met, Yet I thy statutes to observe

24 For thy commands have always been By them I learn, with prudent care,

25 My soul, oppress'd with deadly care, Revive me, Lord, and let me now

26 To thee I still declar'd my ways, O teach me then my future life

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27 If thou wilt make me know thy laws, The wondrous works which thou hast done 28 But see, my soul within me sinks, Do thou, according to thy word,

29 Far, far from me be all false ways But kindly grant I still may keep 30 Thy faithful ways, thou God of truth, Thy judgments, as my rule of life,

31 My care has been to make my life O then preserve thy servant, Lord, 32 So in the way of thy commands And, with a heart enlarg'd with joy,

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33 Instruct me in thy statutes, Lord, And I from them, through all my life, 34 If thou true wisdom from above To keep thy perfect laws I will 35 Direct me in the sacred ways Because my chief delight has been 36 Do thou to thy most just commands Let no desire of worldly wealth

39 The foul disgrace I justly fear, For all the judgments thou ordain'st

40 Thou know'st how after thy commands O then make haste to raise me up,

from place to place I stray, remove not thou away. with earnest longing spent, of thy just will intent. whom still thy curse pursues; presumptuously refuse. contempt and shame remove; with undissembled love.

37 From those vain objects turn my eyes, But give me lively pow'r and strength 38 Confirm the promise which thou mad'st, Who to transgress thy sacred laws

41 Thy constant blessing, Lord, bestow To me, according to thy word, 42 So shall I, when my foes upbraid, " In God I trust, who never will

against thy servant spake; my constant business make. my comfort and delight; to guide my steps aright.

43 Then let not quite the word of truth Since still my ground of steadfast hope 44 So I to keep thy righteous laws From age to age my time to come 45 Ere long I trust to walk at large, Since I resolve to make my life

46 Thy laws shall be my constant talk; Whilst I the justice of thy ways

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47 My longing heart and ravish'd soul When in thy lov'd commandments I 48 Then will I to thy just decrees My care and business then shall be

close to the dust does cleave; thy promis'd aid receive. who didst incline thine ear: by thy just laws to steer. and by their guidance walk, shall be my constant talk. press'd down with weighty care; my wasted strength repair.

and lying arts remov'd; the path by thee approv'd. my happy choice I've made; before me always laid.

with thy commands agree; from shame and ruin free. shall I with pleasure run, successfully go on.

thy righteous paths display; will never go astray. wilt graciously impart, devote my zealous heart.

to which thy precepts lead; thy righteous paths to tread. incline my willing heart; from thee my thoughts divert. which this false world displays; to keep thy righteous ways. and give thy servant aid, is awfully afraid.

in mercy, Lord, remove; are full of grace and love. my longing heart does pant; and promis'd succour grant.

to cheer my drooping heart; thy saving health impart. this ready answer make; his faithful promise break." be from my mouth remov'd; thy just decrees have prov'd. will all my study bend; in their observance spend. from all incumbrance free; with thy commands agree. and princes shall attend, with confidence defend.

shall both o'erflow with joy, my happy hours employ. lift up my willing hands; to study thy commands.