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88 In your mercy give me life,
    to observe the testimonies of your mouth.

Lamedh

89 [a]Your word, Lord, stands forever;(A)
    it is firm as the heavens.
90 Through all generations your truth endures;
    fixed to stand firm like the earth.

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Footnotes

  1. 119:89–91 God’s word creates the world, which manifests that word by its permanence and reliability.

88 In your unfailing love(A) preserve my life,(B)
    that I may obey the statutes(C) of your mouth.

ל Lamedh

89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;(D)
    it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness(E) continues through all generations;(F)
    you established the earth, and it endures.(G)

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