Psalm 119:121–144

ʽAyin

¹²¹I have done justice and righteousness;^l

do not leave me to my oppressors.

¹²²Pledge good for your servant;

do not let the arrogant oppress me.

¹²³My eyes long for^m your salvation,

and your righteous word.ⁿ

¹²⁴Deal with your servant according to your loyal love,

and teach me your statutes.

¹²⁵I am your servant; give me understanding,

that I may know your statutes.

¹²⁶It is time for Yahweh to act,^o

for they have broken your law.

¹²⁷Therefore I love your commands

more than gold, even fine gold.

¹²⁸Therefore all your precepts of everything I regard as right;

I hate every false way.

Pe

¹²⁹Your testimonies are miracles,

therefore my soul keeps them.

¹³⁰The unfolding of your words gives light,

giving understanding to the simple.

¹³¹I open my mouth and pant,

because I long for your commands.

¹³²Turn to me and be gracious to me,

as is proper for those who love your name.

¹³³Direct my steps in your word,^p

and do not let any iniquity gain power over me.

¹³⁴Redeem me from the oppression of humankind,

that I may heed your precepts.

¹³⁵Shine your face on your servant,

and teach me your statutes.

¹³⁶Streams of water flow down from my eyes,

because people do not heed your law.

Tsade

¹³⁷You are righteous, O Yahweh,

and your ordinances are upright.

¹³⁸You have ordained your testimonies in righteousness,

and in exceeding faithfulness.

¹³⁹My zeal consumes me,

because my enemies have forgotten your words.

¹⁴⁰Your word is very pure,

and your servant loves it.

¹⁴¹I am small and despised,

yet I do not forget your precepts.

¹⁴²Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

and your law is truth.

¹⁴³Trouble and anguish have found me;

your commands delight me.

¹⁴⁴The righteousness of your testimonies is forever;

give me understanding that I may live.