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Yahweh is my portion.

I promised to obey your words.

I sought your favor with my whole heart.

Be merciful to me according to your word.

I considered my ways,

and turned my steps to your statutes.

I will hurry, and not delay,

to obey your commandments.

The ropes of the wicked bind me,

but I won’t forget your law.

At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you,

because of your righteous ordinances.

I am a friend of all those who fear you,

of those who observe your precepts.

The earth is full of your loving kindness, Yahweh.

Teach me your statutes.