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91By your decree these continue to this day, *
for all things are your servants.

92If my delight had not been in your law, *
I should have perished in my affliction.

93I will never forget your commandments, *
because by them you give me life.

94I am yours; oh, that you would save me! *
for I study your commandments.

95Though the wicked lie in wait for me to destroy me, *
I will apply my mind to your decrees.

96I see that all things come to an end, *
but your commandment has no bounds.

MemQuomodo dilexi!

97Oh, how I love your law! *
all the day long it is in my mind.

98Your commandment has made me wiser than my enemies, *
and it is always with me.

99I have more understanding than all my teachers, *
for your decrees are my study.

100I am wiser than the elders, *
because I observe your commandments.

101I restrain my feet from every evil way, *
that I may keep your word.

102I do not shrink from your judgments, *
because you yourself have taught me.

103How sweet are your words to my taste! *
they are sweeter than honey to my mouth.

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