Psalm 119:105–128

¹⁰⁵Your word is like a lamp for my feet

and a light for my path.

¹⁰⁶I will do what I have promised

and obey your fair laws.

¹⁰⁷I have suffered for a long time.

Lord, give me life by your word.

¹⁰⁸Lord, accept my willing praise

and teach me your laws.

¹⁰⁹My life is always in danger,

but I haven’t forgotten your teachings.

¹¹⁰Wicked people have set a trap for me,

but I haven’t strayed from your orders.

¹¹¹I will follow your rules forever,

because they make me happy.

¹¹²I will try to do what you demand

forever, until the end.

¹¹³I hate disloyal people,

but I love your teachings.

¹¹⁴You are my hiding place and my shield;

I hope in your word.

¹¹⁵Get away from me, you who do evil,

so I can keep my God’s commands.

¹¹⁶Support me as you promised so I can live.

Don’t let me be embarrassed because of my hopes.

¹¹⁷Help me, and I will be saved.

I will always respect your demands.

¹¹⁸You reject those who ignore your demands,

because their lies mislead them.

¹¹⁹You throw away the wicked of the world like trash.

So I will love your rules.

¹²⁰I shake in fear of you;

I respect your laws.

¹²¹I have done what is fair and right.

Don’t leave me to those who wrong me.

¹²²Promise that you will help me, your servant.

Don’t let proud people wrong me.

¹²³My eyes are tired from looking for your salvation

and for your good promise.

¹²⁴Show your love to me, your servant,

and teach me your demands.

¹²⁵I am your servant. Give me wisdom

so I can understand your rules.

¹²⁶Lord, it is time for you to do something,

because people have disobeyed your teachings.

¹²⁷I love your commands

more than the purest gold.

¹²⁸I respect all your orders,

so I hate lying ways.