Psalm 119:136–140

136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes,

for your law is not obeyed.

137 You are righteous, Lord,

and your laws are right.

138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;

they are fully trustworthy.

139 My zeal wears me out,

for my enemies ignore your words.

140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested,

and your servant loves them.

136 Rivers of waters run down mine eyes,

Because they keep not thy law.

137 TZADDI.

Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.

138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous

And very faithful.

139 My zeal hath consumed me,

Because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

140 Thy word is very pure:

Therefore thy servant loveth it.

136 Rivers of tears gush from my eyes

because people disobey your instructions.

137 O Lord, you are righteous,

and your regulations are fair.

138 Your laws are perfect

and completely trustworthy.

139 I am overwhelmed with indignation,

for my enemies have disregarded your words.

140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested;

that is why I love them so much.

136 Rivers of water run down from my eyes,

Because men do not keep Your law.

137 Righteous are You, O Lord,

And upright are Your judgments.

138 Your testimonies, which You have commanded,

Are righteous and very faithful.

139 My zeal has consumed me,

Because my enemies have forgotten Your words.

140 Your word is very pure;

Therefore Your servant loves it.

136 Tears stream from my eyes,

because people do not obey your teachings.

137 Lord, you do what is right,

and your laws are fair.

138 The rules you commanded are right

and completely trustworthy.

139 I am so upset I am worn out,

because my enemies have forgotten your words.

140 Your promises are proven,

so I, your servant, love them.

136 Streams of water run down mine eyes,

Because they observe not thy law.

137 Righteous art thou, O Jehovah,

And upright are thy judgments.

138 Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness

And very faithfulness.

139 My zeal hath consumed me,

Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.

140 Thy word is very pure;

Therefore thy servant loveth it.

136 Mine eyes run down with streams of water, because they keep not thy law.

137 Righteous art thou, Jehovah, and upright are thy judgments. 138 Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness.

139 My zeal destroyeth me, because mine oppressors have forgotten thy words.

140 Thy •word is exceeding pure, and thy servant loveth it.

136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes 

because others do not follow your teachings. 

137 You are righteous, O Lord, 

and your regulations are fair. 

138 You have issued your written instructions. 

They are fair and completely dependable. 

139 My devotion ⸤for your words⸥ consumes me, 

because my enemies have forgotten your words. 

140 Your promise has been thoroughly tested, 

and I love it. 

136 My eyes pour out streams of tears

because people do not follow Your instruction.

137 You are righteous, Lord,

and Your judgments are just.

138 The decrees You issue are righteous

and altogether trustworthy.

139 My anger overwhelms me

because my foes forget Your words.

140 Your word is completely pure,

and Your servant loves it.

136 My eyes shed streams of tears

because your law is not kept.

137 You are righteous, O Lord,

and your judgments are right.

138 You have appointed your decrees in righteousness

and in all faithfulness.

139 My zeal consumes me

because my foes forget your words.

140 Your promise is well tried,

and your servant loves it.

136 Streams of water flow down from my eyes,

because people do not heed your law.

137 You are righteous, O Yahweh,

and your ordinances are upright.

138 You have ordained your testimonies in righteousness,

and in exceeding faithfulness.

139 My zeal consumes me,

because my enemies have forgotten your words.

140 Your word is very pure,

and your servant loves it.

136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes,

because people don’t obey your law.

137 Lord, you do what is fair.

And your laws are right.

138 The laws you have made are fair.

They can be completely trusted.

139 My anger is wearing me out,

because my enemies don’t pay any attention to your words.

140 Your promises have proved to be true.

I love them.

136 My eyes shed streams of water,

Because they do not keep Your law.

137 Righteous are You, O Lord,

And upright are Your judgments.

138 You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness

And exceeding faithfulness.

139 My zeal has consumed me,

Because my adversaries have forgotten Your words.

140 Your word is very pure,

Therefore Your servant loves it.