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132 Turn toward me and extend mercy to me,
as you typically do to your loyal followers.[a]
133 Direct my steps by your word.[b]
Do not let any sin dominate me.
134 Deliver me[c] from oppressive men,
so that I can keep[d] your precepts.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:132 tn Heb “according to custom toward the lovers of your name.” The “lovers of” God’s “name” are the Lord’s loyal followers. See Pss 5:11; 69:36; Isa 56:6.
  2. Psalm 119:133 tn God’s “word” refers here to his law (see v. 11).
  3. Psalm 119:134 tn Or “redeem me.”
  4. Psalm 119:134 tn The cohortative verbal form with vav (ו) conjunctive indicates purpose/result after the preceding imperative.

132 Turn to me(A) and have mercy(B) on me,
    as you always do to those who love your name.(C)
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;(D)
    let no sin rule(E) over me.
134 Redeem me from human oppression,(F)
    that I may obey your precepts.(G)

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