77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may [a]live: for thy Law is my delight.

78 Let the proud be ashamed: for they have dealt wickedly and falsely with me: but I meditate in thy precepts.

79 Let such as fear thee [b]turn unto me, and they that [c]know thy testimonies.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:77 He declareth, that when he felt not God’s mercies, he was as dead.
  2. Psalm 119:79 That is, be comforted by mine example.
  3. Psalm 119:79 He showeth that there can be no true fear of God without the knowledge of his word.

77 Let your compassion(A) come to me that I may live,
    for your law is my delight.(B)
78 May the arrogant(C) be put to shame for wronging me without cause;(D)
    but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
    those who understand your statutes.(E)

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