Psalm 119:139–145

139 My zeal wears me out,

for my enemies ignore your words.

140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested,

and your servant loves them.

141 Though I am lowly and despised,

I do not forget your precepts.

142 Your righteousness is everlasting

and your law is true.

143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,

but your commands give me delight.

144 Your statutes are always righteous;

give me understanding that I may live.

145 I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord,

and I will obey your decrees.

139 My zeal hath consumed me,

Because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

140 Thy word is very pure:

Therefore thy servant loveth it.

141 I am small and despised:

Yet do not I forget thy precepts.

142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

And thy law is the truth.

143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me:

Yet thy commandments are my delights.

144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting:

Give me understanding, and I shall live.

145 KOPH.

I cried with my whole heart;

Hear me, O Lord: I will keep thy statutes.

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.

141 I am insignificant and despised,

but I don’t forget your commandments.

142 Your justice is eternal,

and your instructions are perfectly true.

143 As pressure and stress bear down on me,

I find joy in your commands.

144 Your laws are always right;

help me to understand them so I may live.

145 I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord!

I will obey your decrees.

139 My zeal has consumed me,

Because my enemies have forgotten Your words.

140 Your word is very pure;

Therefore Your servant loves it.

141 I am small and despised,

Yet I do not forget Your precepts.

142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

And Your law is truth.

143 Trouble and anguish have overtaken me,

Yet Your commandments are my delights.

144 The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting;

Give me understanding, and I shall live.

145 I cry out with my whole heart;

Hear me, O Lord!

I will keep Your statutes.

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.

141 I am unimportant and hated,

but I have not forgotten your orders.

142 Your goodness continues forever,

and your teachings are true.

143 I have had troubles and misery,

but I love your commands.

144 Your rules are always good.

Help me understand so I can live.

145 Lord, I call to you with all my heart.

Answer me, and I will keep your demands.

139 My zeal hath consumed me,

Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.

140 Thy word is very pure;

Therefore thy servant loveth it.

141 I am small and despised;

Yet do I not forget thy precepts.

142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

And thy law is truth.

143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me;

Yet thy commandments are my delight.

144 Thy testimonies are righteous for ever:

Give me understanding, and I shall live.

145 I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah:

I will keep thy statutes.

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

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

141 I am little and despised: thy precepts have I not forgotten.

142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is truth.

143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold upon me: thy commandments are my delights. 144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is for ever: give me understanding, and I shall live.

145 I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will observe thy statutes.

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. 

141 I am unimportant and despised, 

⸤yet⸥ I never forget your guiding principles. 

142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, 

and your teachings are reliable. 

143 Trouble and hardship have found me, 

but your commandments ⸤still⸥ make me happy. 

144 Your written instructions are always right. 

Help me understand ⸤them⸥ so that I will live. 

145 I have called out with all my heart. Answer me, O Lord. 

I want to obey your laws. 

139 My anger overwhelms me

because my foes forget Your words.

140 Your word is completely pure,

and Your servant loves it.

141 I am insignificant and despised,

but I do not forget Your precepts.

142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

and Your instruction is true.

143 Trouble and distress have overtaken me,

but Your commands are my delight.

144 Your decrees are righteous forever.

Give me understanding, and I will live.

145 I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord.

I will obey Your statutes.

139 My zeal consumes me

because my foes forget your words.

140 Your promise is well tried,

and your servant loves it.

141 I am small and despised,

yet I do not forget your precepts.

142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

and your law is the truth.

143 Trouble and anguish have come upon me,

but your commandments are my delight.

144 Your decrees are righteous forever;

give me understanding that I may live.

145 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord.

I will keep your statutes.

139 My zeal consumes me,

because my enemies have forgotten your words.

140 Your word is very pure,

and your servant loves it.

141 I am small and despised,

yet I do not forget your precepts.

142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

and your law is truth.

143 Trouble and anguish have found me;

your commands delight me.

144 The righteousness of your testimonies is forever;

give me understanding that I may live.

145 I call with my whole heart; answer me, O Yahweh.

I will keep your statutes.

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.

141 I’m not important. People look down on me.

But I don’t forget to obey your rules.

142 You always do what is right.

And your law is true.

143 I’ve had my share of trouble and suffering.

But I take delight in your commands.

144 Your covenant laws are always right.

Help me to understand them. Then I will live.

145 Lord, I call out to you with all my heart.

Answer me, and I will obey your orders.

139 My zeal has consumed me,

Because my adversaries have forgotten Your words.

140 Your word is very pure,

Therefore Your servant loves it.

141 I am small and despised,

Yet I do not forget Your precepts.

142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

And Your law is truth.

143 Trouble and anguish have come upon me,

Yet Your commandments are my delight.

144 Your testimonies are righteous forever;

Give me understanding that I may live.

145 I cried with all my heart; answer me, O Lord!

I will observe Your statutes.