Psalm 119:137–152

The Justice of the Law of the

¹³⁷You are righteous, Lord,

and your laws are just.

¹³⁸The rules that you have given

are completely fair and right.

¹³⁹My anger burns in me like a fire,

because my enemies disregard your commands.

¹⁴⁰How certain your promise is!

How I love it!

¹⁴¹I am unimportant and despised,

but I do not neglect your teachings.

¹⁴²Your righteousness will last for ever,

and your law is always true.

¹⁴³I am filled with trouble and anxiety,

but your commandments bring me joy.

¹⁴⁴Your instructions are always just;

give me understanding, and I shall live.

A Prayer for Deliverance

¹⁴⁵With all my heart I call to you;

answer me, Lord, and I will obey your commands!

¹⁴⁶I call to you;

save me, and I will keep your laws.

¹⁴⁷Before sunrise I call to you for help;

I place my hope in your promise.

¹⁴⁸All night long I lie awake,

to meditate on your instructions.

¹⁴⁹Because your love is constant, hear me, O Lord;

show your mercy, and preserve my life!

¹⁵⁰My cruel persecutors are coming closer,

people who never keep your law.

¹⁵¹But you are near to me, Lord,

and all your commands are permanent.

¹⁵²Long ago I learnt about your instructions;

you made them to last for ever.