Psalm 119:49–64

Confidence in the Law of the

⁴⁹Remember your promise to me, your servant;

it has given me hope.

⁵⁰Even in my suffering I was comforted

because your promise gave me life.

⁵¹The proud are always scornful of me,

but I have not departed from your law.

⁵²I remember your judgements of long ago,

and they bring me comfort, O Lord.

⁵³When I see the wicked breaking your law,

I am filled with anger.

⁵⁴During my brief earthly life

I compose songs about your commands.

⁵⁵In the night I remember you, Lord,

and I think about your law.

⁵⁶I find my happiness

in obeying your commands.

Devotion to the Law of the

⁵⁷You are all I want, O Lord;

I promise to obey your laws.

⁵⁸I ask you with all my heart

to have mercy on me, as you have promised!

⁵⁹I have considered my conduct,

and I promise to follow your instructions.

⁶⁰Without delay I hurry

to obey your commands.

⁶¹The wicked have laid a trap for me,

but I do not forget your law.

⁶²In the middle of the night I wake up

to praise you for your righteous judgements.

⁶³I am a friend

of all who serve you, of all who obey your laws.

⁶⁴Lord, the earth is full of your constant love;

teach me your commandments.