Psalm 119:49–64

ז Zayin

⁴⁹Remember your word to your servant;

you have given me hope through it.

⁵⁰This is my comfort in my affliction:^v

Your promise has given me life.

⁵¹The arrogant constantly ridicule me,

but I do not turn away from your instruction.^w

⁵²Lord, I remember your judgments from long ago

and find comfort.

⁵³Fury seizes me^x because of the wicked

who reject your instruction.^y

⁵⁴Your statutes are the theme of my song

during my earthly life.^A

⁵⁵Lord, I remember your name^z in the night,^aa

and I obey your instruction.

⁵⁶This is my practice:

I obey your precepts.^ab

ח Cheth

⁵⁷The Lord is my portion;^Bac

I have promised to keep your words.

⁵⁸I have sought your favor^ad with all my heart;

be gracious to me^ae according to your promise.

⁵⁹I thought about my ways^af

and turned my steps back to your decrees.

⁶⁰I hurried, not hesitating

to keep your commands.

⁶¹Though the ropes of the wicked^ag

were wrapped around me,

I did not forget your instruction.^ah

⁶²I rise at midnight to thank you^ai

for your righteous judgments.^aj

⁶³I am a friend to all who fear you,^ak

to those who keep your precepts.

⁶⁴Lord, the earth is filled with your faithful love;^al

teach me your statutes.^am