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Psalm 119:169

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Please, LORD, hear my prayer and give me the understanding that comes from your word.

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May he give you wisdom and knowledge, so that you can rule Israel according to his Law.

and make me wise. Give me the knowledge I'll need to be the king of this great nation of yours.

The priests and Levites asked God to bless the people, and from his home in heaven, he did.

Help me to understand your Law; I promise to obey it with all my heart.

I was in terrible trouble when I called out to you, but from your temple you heard me and answered my prayer.

You control human events— you give rulers their power and take it away, and you are the source of wisdom and knowledge.

If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking.