Psalm 119:121–144

ע Ayin

¹²¹I have done what is just and right; ^k

do not leave me to my oppressors.

¹²²Guarantee Your servant’s well-being; ^l

do not let the arrogant oppress me.

¹²³My eyes grow weary ^mlooking for Your salvation

and for Your righteous promise.

¹²⁴Deal with Your servant based on Your faithful love; ⁿ

teach me Your statutes.

¹²⁵I am Your servant; ^ogive me understanding ^p

so that I may know Your decrees.

¹²⁶It is time for the Lord to act, ^q

for they have violated Your instruction.

¹²⁷Since I love Your commands ^r

more than gold, even the purest gold,

¹²⁸I carefully follow ^sall Your precepts ^t

and hate every false way. ^u

פ Pe

¹²⁹Your decrees are wonderful; ^v

therefore I obey them. ^w

¹³⁰The revelation of Your words ^xbrings light

and gives understanding to the inexperienced. ^y

¹³¹I open my mouth and pant ^z

because I long for Your commands.

¹³²Turn to me and be gracious to me, ^a

as is Your practice toward those who love Your name.

¹³³Make my steps steady through Your promise; ^b

don’t let any sin dominate me. ^c

¹³⁴Redeem me from human oppression, ^d

and I will keep Your precepts.

¹³⁵Show favor to Your servant, ^e

and teach me Your statutes. ^f

¹³⁶My eyes pour out streams of tears ^g

because people do not follow Your instruction.

צ Tsade

¹³⁷You are righteous, Lord, ^h

and Your judgments are just.

¹³⁸The decrees You issue are righteous

and altogether trustworthy. ⁱ

¹³⁹My anger overwhelms me

because my foes forget Your words. ^j

¹⁴⁰Your word is completely pure, ^k

and Your servant loves it. ^l

¹⁴¹I am insignificant and despised, ^m

but I do not forget Your precepts. ⁿ

¹⁴²Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

and Your instruction is true. ^o

¹⁴³Trouble and distress have overtaken me,

but Your commands are my delight. ^p

¹⁴⁴Your decrees are righteous forever. ^q

Give me understanding, and I will live.