therefore: Psalms 55:16-17, Psalms 86:6-7, Psalms 88:1, Psalms 145:18-19; Job 27:10; Luke 18:1; Philippians 4:6; Colossians 4:2
as long as I live: Heb. in my days
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Psalms 116:2
Psalms 116:2
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