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143 Trouble and anguish have found and taken hold on me, yet Your commandments are my delight.

144 Your righteous testimonies are everlasting and Your decrees are binding to eternity; give me understanding and I shall live [give me discernment and comprehension and I shall not die].

145 I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord; I will keep Your statutes [I will hear, receive, love, and obey them].

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143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
    but your commands give me delight.(A)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding(B) that I may live.

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145 I call with all my heart;(C) answer me, Lord,
    and I will obey your decrees.(D)

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