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87 They have almost put an end to me on earth,
    but I do not forsake your precepts.
88 In your mercy give me life,
    to observe the testimonies of your mouth.

Lamedh

89 [a]Your word, Lord, stands forever;(A)
    it is firm as the heavens.

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Footnotes

  1. 119:89–91 God’s word creates the world, which manifests that word by its permanence and reliability.

87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
    but I have not forsaken(A) your precepts.
88 In your unfailing love(B) preserve my life,(C)
    that I may obey the statutes(D) of your mouth.

ל Lamedh

89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;(E)
    it stands firm in the heavens.

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