My soul cleaves unto the dust,
For life as per Your Word;
As I am avoiding lust,
Because I’m weary and tired.
For I have declared my ways,
Please teach me of your statute;
The one who constantly prays,
I desire to pay tribute.
Make me understand the way,
To reflect on Your precept;
Wondrous works that will not stray,
That so many don’t accept.
My soul melts having sorrow,
Strengthen me as per your Word;
Having faith for tomorrow,
That my belief will be stirred.
Remove the deceit from me,
Graciously teach me Your Law;
Judgment lays for me to see,
As truth avoids any flaw.
I chose the way of the truth,
Set Your decree before me;
Do not let me be uncouth,
And be faithful unto Thee.
I cling to your evidence,
Let me not be put to shame;
For Your Word is my defense,
That I’m using to proclaim.
I run the way of Your rules,
For You have enlarged my heart;
I’m not like the other fools,
That from Your way they depart.
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