Psalm 119:169–176

A Prayer for Help

169 Let my cry for help reach you, Lord!

Give me understanding, as you have promised.

170 Listen to my prayer,

and save me according to your promise!

171 I will always praise you,

because you teach me your laws.

172 I will sing about your law,

because your commands are just.

173 Always be ready to help me,

because I follow your commands.

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

I find happiness in your law.

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

may your instructions help me.

176 I wander about like a lost sheep;

so come and look for me, your servant,

because I have not neglected your laws.