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139 My zeal[a] consumes[b] me,
for my enemies forget your instructions.[c]
140 Your word is absolutely pure,
and your servant loves it.
141 I am insignificant and despised,
yet I do not forget your precepts.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:139 tn or “zeal.”
  2. Psalm 119:139 tn Heb “destroys,” in a hyperbolic sense.
  3. Psalm 119:139 tn Heb “your words.”

139 My zeal wears me out,(A)
    for my enemies ignore your words.
140 Your promises(B) have been thoroughly tested,(C)
    and your servant loves them.(D)
141 Though I am lowly and despised,(E)
    I do not forget your precepts.(F)

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