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Psalm 119:85-87
New English Translation

85 The arrogant dig pits to trap me,[a]
which violates your law.[b]
86 All your commands are reliable.
I am pursued without reason.[c] Help me!
87 They have almost destroyed me here on the earth,
but I do not reject your precepts.

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  1. Psalm 119:85 tn Heb “for me.”
  2. Psalm 119:85 tn Heb “which [is] not according to your law.”
  3. Psalm 119:86 sn God’s commands are a reliable guide to right and wrong. By keeping them the psalmist is doing what is right, yet he is still persecuted.
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Psalm 119:85-87
New International Version

85 The arrogant(A) dig pits(B) to trap me,
    contrary to your law.
86 All your commands are trustworthy;(C)
    help me,(D) for I am being persecuted(E) without cause.(F)
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
    but I have not forsaken(G) your precepts.

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