Psalms 119:69

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Psalms 119:67–71 · Berean Standard Bible

67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.

68 You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.

69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my heart.

70 Their hearts are hard and callous, but I delight in Your law.

71 It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.

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Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him

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and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?”

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The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.

Psalms 119:157

Though my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned from Your testimonies.

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Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.

Psalms 119:58

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