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143 Trouble and hardship have found me,
    but your commandments still make me happy.
144 Your written instructions are always right.
    Help me understand them so that I will live.

145 I have called out with all my heart. Answer me, O Yahweh.
    I want to obey your laws.

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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.

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

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