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.