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143 Trouble and distress have overtaken me,
    but Your commandments bring me great joy.
144 Your decrees are right and true forever;
    grant me understanding so that I may live.

Qoph

145 I called to You wholeheartedly: “Answer me, O Eternal One!”
    I will respect, I will follow Your statutes.

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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.

ק Qoph

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

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143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.

144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

145 I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord: I will keep thy statutes.

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