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60 I keep your commands eagerly
and without delay.[a]
61 The ropes of the wicked tighten around[b] me,
but I do not forget your law.
62 In the middle of the night I arise[c] to thank you
for your just regulations.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:60 tn Heb “I hurry and I do not delay to keep your commands.”
  2. Psalm 119:61 tn Heb “surround.”
  3. Psalm 119:62 tn The psalmist uses an imperfect verbal form to emphasize that this is his continuing practice.

60 I will hasten and not delay
    to obey your commands.(A)
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
    I will not forget(B) your law.
62 At midnight(C) I rise to give you thanks
    for your righteous laws.(D)

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