Psalms 119:126-157

¹²⁶Lord, it's time for you to act, for these people have broken your laws.

¹²⁷This is why I love your commandments more than gold, more than the finest gold.

¹²⁸All of your rules are right in every way, and so I hate any way of life that's just a lie.

¹²⁹Pe Your laws are truly wonderful—that's why I keep them!

¹³⁰Studying your words brings light so that even the uneducated can understand.

¹³¹With keen desire I long for what you have to say.

¹³²Please pay attention to me and be kind to me, as you are with those who love you.

¹³³Tell me by your word the way I should go, and don't let any kind of evil control me.

¹³⁴Save me from cruel people so I can follow your instructions.

¹³⁵Please look favorably on me, your servant, teach me what I should do.

¹³⁶My tears stream down as I weep for those who don't keep your law.

¹³⁷Tsadhe Lord, you are right, and what you decide is just!

¹³⁸You have given your instructions which are fair and totally trustworthy.

¹³⁹My devotion is burning me up inside because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰Your promises have been proved true, and that's why I, your servant, love them.

¹⁴¹I may be unimportant and looked down on, but I don't forget your commandments.

¹⁴²Your goodness and justice last forever; and your law is the truth.

¹⁴³When I have problems and sadness, your commands make me happy.

¹⁴⁴Your laws are always right; help me to understand what they mean so I can live.

¹⁴⁵Qoph My whole being is crying out! Lord, please answer me! I will follow your instructions.

¹⁴⁶I pray to you, asking, “Please save me!” so I can do what you say.

¹⁴⁷I get up before dawn, and call out to you for help and put my hope in your word.

¹⁴⁸During the night I stay awake, meditating on your word.

¹⁴⁹Listen to what I have to say, Lord, because of your trustworthy love. Keep me alive, Lord, because you always do what's right.

¹⁵⁰Evil people come running to attack me—they totally disregard your law.

¹⁵¹But you, Lord, are close beside me; all your commandments are true.

¹⁵²Long ago I realized that your laws will last forever.

¹⁵³Resh Please look at my suffering and save me! I have not forgotten your teachings.

¹⁵⁴Plead my case, and save me as you promised! Let me live!

¹⁵⁵Wicked people can't be saved, because they don't care about what you say.

¹⁵⁶Lord, your mercy is so great! Because you are always fair, please let me live!

¹⁵⁷Despite the many people who persecute and mistreat me, I have not strayed from your laws.