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“Thou, Lord, hast made me glad through Thy work: I will triumph in the works of Thy hands.” “Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; And Thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; Thy judgments are a great deep....

Praise and recognition of God's majesty, mercy, and righteousness. This paragraph consists entirely of biblical verses expressing praise and theological truths.

“How excellent is Thy loving-kindness, O God!” “The children of men take refuge under the shadow of Thy wings.... And Thou wilt make them drink of the river of Thy pleasures. For with Thee is the fountain of life: In Thy light shall we see light.”

Reliance on God's loving-kindness, life, and spiritual light. This paragraph consists of direct scriptural quotations using metaphorical and spiritual language.

“Blessed are they that are upright in way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. Blessed are they that keep His testimonies, That seek Him with the whole heart.”

The blessing of walking in God's law and seeking Him wholeheartedly. This paragraph is a direct biblical quotation regarding spiritual obedience and blessing.

“Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to Thy word.” “I have chosen the way of faithfulness: Thine ordinances have I set before Me.” “Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against Thee.” “And I shall walk at liberty; For I have sought Thy precepts.”

Guiding one's life and avoiding moral failure through adherence to God's word. This paragraph contains scriptural verses focused on moral and spiritual purity through God's precepts.

“Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of Thy law.” “Thy testimonies also are my delight And my counselors.” “The law of Thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver.”

Valuing God's law and testimonies as greater than material wealth. This paragraph consists of scriptural quotations expressing devotion to divine law.

“Oh how love I Thy law! It is my meditation all the day.” “Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them.” “Thy statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.”

Expressing deep love and meditation on God's statutes as a source of comfort. This paragraph contains biblical verses reflecting spiritual devotion and meditation.

“Thy word is very pure; Therefore Thy servant loveth it.”

Affection for the purity of divine scripture. This paragraph consists entirely of a scriptural quotation expressing love for God's pure word.