Psalms 119:121-172

¹²¹I do what is just and right; do not abandon me to my oppressors.

¹²²Guarantee the welfare of your servant; do not let the proud oppress me.

¹²³My eyes grow tired as I wait for your salvation and for your righteous word.

¹²⁴Show your servant your covenant faithfulness, and teach me your statutes.

¹²⁵I am your servant; give me understanding so that I may know your covenant decrees.

¹²⁶It is time for Yahweh to act, for people have broken your law.

¹²⁷Truly I love your commandments more than gold, more than fine gold.

¹²⁸Therefore I carefully follow all your instructions, and I hate every path of falsehood.

¹²⁹Your rules are wonderful, that is why I obey them.

¹³⁰The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the untrained.

¹³¹I open my mouth and pant, for I long for your commandments.

¹³²Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do for those who love your name.

¹³³Direct my footsteps by your word; do not let any sin rule me.

¹³⁴Redeem me from human oppression so that I may observe your instructions.

¹³⁵Let your face shine on your servant, and teach me your statutes.

¹³⁶Streams of tears run down from my eyes because people do not observe your law.

¹³⁷You are righteous, Yahweh, and your decrees are fair.

¹³⁸You have given your covenant decrees righteously and faithfully.

¹³⁹Anger has destroyed me because my adversaries forget your words.

¹⁴⁰Your word has been tested very much, and your servant loves it.

¹⁴¹I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your instructions.

¹⁴²Your justice is forever right, and your law is trustworthy.

¹⁴³Though distress and anguish have found me, your commandments are still my delight.

¹⁴⁴Your covenant decrees are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.

¹⁴⁵I cried out with my whole heart, “Answer me, Yahweh, I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶I call to you; save me, and I will observe your covenant decrees.”

¹⁴⁷I rise before the dawn of the morning and cry for help. I hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸My eyes are open before the night watches change so that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹Hear my voice in your covenant faithfulness; keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised in your righteous decrees.

¹⁵⁰Those who are persecuting me are coming closer to me, but they are far from your law.

¹⁵¹You are near, Yahweh, and all your commandments are trustworthy.

¹⁵²Long ago I learned from your covenant decrees that you had set them in place forever.

¹⁵³Look on my affliction and help me, for I do not forget your law.

¹⁵⁴Plead my cause and redeem me; keep me, as you have promised in your word.

¹⁵⁵Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not love your statutes.

¹⁵⁶Great are your merciful actions, Yahweh; keep me alive, as you always do.

¹⁵⁷My persecutors and my foes are many, yet I have not turned from your covenant decrees.

¹⁵⁸I view the treacherous with disgust because they do not keep your word.

¹⁵⁹See how I love your instructions; keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised by your covenant faithfulness.

¹⁶⁰The essence of your word is truth; every one of your righteous decrees lasts forever.

¹⁶¹Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your word.

¹⁶²I rejoice at your word like one who finds great plunder.

¹⁶³I hate and despise falsehood, but I love your law.

¹⁶⁴Seven times a day I praise you because of your righteous decrees.

¹⁶⁵Great peace they have, those who love your law; nothing makes them stumble.

¹⁶⁶I hope for your salvation, Yahweh, and I obey your commandments.

¹⁶⁷I observe your solemn commands, and I love them greatly.

¹⁶⁸I keep your instructions and your solemn commands, for you are aware of everything I do.

¹⁶⁹Listen to my cry for help, Yahweh; give me understanding into your word.

¹⁷⁰May my plea come before you; help me, as you have promised in your word.

¹⁷¹May my lips pour out praise, for you teach me your statutes.

¹⁷²Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commandments are right.