Psalms 119:78-86

⁷⁸Bring down those proud people who wronged me with their lies. I will spend time thinking about your instructions.

⁷⁹Let those who follow you turn to me, those who understand your laws.

⁸⁰May I be innocent in the way I keep your rules so that I won't be ashamed.

⁸¹Kaph I'm exhausted waiting for you to save me, but my hope is in your word.

⁸²I strain my eyes looking for you to keep your promises, asking “When will you comfort me?”

⁸³I've become like a wineskin that's been shriveled up by smoke, but I have not forgotten to do as you say.

⁸⁴How long do I have to wait before you punish my persecutors?

⁸⁵These arrogant people have dug pits to trap me, these people who don't care anything about your law.

⁸⁶All your commands are trustworthy. Help me against these people who persecute me with their lies!