Psalm 119:121–144

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.

¹²⁹Your rules are wonderful.

That is why I keep them.

¹³⁰Learning your words gives wisdom

and understanding for the foolish.

¹³¹I am nearly out of breath.

I really want to learn your commands.

¹³²Look at me and have mercy on me

as you do for those who love you.

¹³³Guide my steps as you promised;

don’t let any sin control me.

¹³⁴Save me from harmful people

so I can obey your orders.

¹³⁵Show your kindness to me, your servant.

Teach me your demands.

¹³⁶Tears stream from my eyes,

because people do not obey your teachings.

¹³⁷Lord, you do what is right,

and your laws are fair.

¹³⁸The rules you commanded are right

and completely trustworthy.

¹³⁹I am so upset I am worn out,

because my enemies have forgotten your words.

¹⁴⁰Your promises are proven,

so I, your servant, love them.

¹⁴¹I am unimportant and hated,

but I have not forgotten your orders.

¹⁴²Your goodness continues forever,

and your teachings are true.

¹⁴³I have had troubles and misery,

but I love your commands.

¹⁴⁴Your rules are always good.

Help me understand so I can live.