Psalms 119:140
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Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.
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Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.
So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.
Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.
For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
And if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good.