Psalm 119:161–176

Dedication to the Law of the

¹⁶¹Powerful people attack me unjustly,

but I respect your law.

¹⁶²How happy I am because of your promises—

as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.

¹⁶³I hate and detest all lies,

but I love your law.

¹⁶⁴Seven times each day I thank you

for your righteous judgements.

¹⁶⁵Those who love your law have perfect security,

and there is nothing that can make them fall.

¹⁶⁶I wait for you to save me, Lord,

and I do what you command.

¹⁶⁷I obey your teachings;

I love them with all my heart.

¹⁶⁸I obey your commands and your instructions;

you see everything I do.

A Prayer for Help

¹⁶⁹Let my cry for help reach you, Lord!

Give me understanding, as you have promised.

¹⁷⁰Listen to my prayer,

and save me according to your promise!

¹⁷¹I will always praise you,

because you teach me your laws.

¹⁷²I will sing about your law,

because your commands are just.

¹⁷³Always be ready to help me,

because I follow your commands.

¹⁷⁴How I long for your saving help, O Lord!

I find happiness in your law.

¹⁷⁵Give me life, so that I may praise you;

may your instructions help me.

¹⁷⁶I wander about like a lost sheep;

so come and look for me, your servant,

because I have not neglected your laws.