Psalm 119:113–128

Safety in the Law of the

¹¹³I hate those who are not completely loyal to you,

but I love your law.

¹¹⁴You are my defender and protector;

I put my hope in your promise.

¹¹⁵Go away from me, you sinful people.

I will obey the commands of my God.

¹¹⁶Give me strength, as you promised, and I shall live;

don’t let me be disappointed in my hope!

¹¹⁷Hold me, and I will be safe,

and I will always pay attention to your commands.

¹¹⁸You reject everyone who disobeys your laws;

their deceitful schemes are useless.

¹¹⁹You treat all the wicked like rubbish,

and so I love your instructions.

¹²⁰Because of you I am afraid;

I am filled with fear because of your judgements.

Obedience to the Law of the

¹²¹I have done what is right and good;

don’t abandon me to my enemies!

¹²²Promise that you will help your servant;

don’t let the arrogant oppress me!

¹²³My eyes are tired from watching for your saving help,

for the deliverance you promised.

¹²⁴Treat me according to your constant love,

and teach me your commands.

¹²⁵I am your servant; give me understanding,

so that I may know your teachings.

¹²⁶Lord, it is time for you to act,

because people are disobeying your law.

¹²⁷I love your commands

more than gold, more than the finest gold.

¹²⁸And so I follow all your instructions;^c

I hate all wrong ways.