Psalm 119:129–176

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.

¹⁴⁵Lord, I call to you with all my heart.

Answer me, and I will keep your demands.

¹⁴⁶I call to you.

Save me so I can obey your rules.

¹⁴⁷I wake up early in the morning and cry out.

I hope in your word.

¹⁴⁸I stay awake all night

so I can think about your promises.

¹⁴⁹Listen to me because of your love;

Lord, give me life by your laws.

¹⁵⁰Those who love evil are near,

but they are far from your teachings.

¹⁵¹But, Lord, you are also near,

and all your commands are true.

¹⁵²Long ago I learned from your rules

that you made them to continue forever.

¹⁵³See my suffering and rescue me,

because I have not forgotten your teachings.

¹⁵⁴Argue my case and save me.

Let me live by your promises.

¹⁵⁵Wicked people are far from being saved,

because they do not want your demands.

¹⁵⁶Lord, you are very kind;

give me life by your laws.

¹⁵⁷Many enemies are after me,

but I have not rejected your rules.

¹⁵⁸I see those traitors, and I hate them,

because they do not obey what you say.

¹⁵⁹See how I love your orders.

Lord, give me life by your love.

¹⁶⁰Your words are true from the start,

and all your laws will be fair forever.

¹⁶¹Leaders attack me for no reason,

but I fear your law in my heart.

¹⁶²I am as happy over your promises

as if I had found a great treasure.

¹⁶³I hate and despise lies,

but I love your teachings.

¹⁶⁴Seven times a day I praise you

for your fair laws.

¹⁶⁵Those who love your teachings will find true peace,

and nothing will defeat them.

¹⁶⁶I am waiting for you to save me, Lord.

I will obey your commands.

¹⁶⁷I obey your rules,

and I love them very much.

¹⁶⁸I obey your orders and rules,

because you know everything I do.

¹⁶⁹Hear my cry to you, Lord.

Let your word help me understand.

¹⁷⁰Listen to my prayer;

save me as you promised.

¹⁷¹Let me speak your praise,

because you have taught me your demands.

¹⁷²Let me sing about your promises,

because all your commands are fair.

¹⁷³Give me your helping hand,

because I have chosen your commands.

¹⁷⁴I want you to save me, Lord.

I love your teachings.

¹⁷⁵Let me live so I can praise you,

and let your laws help me.

¹⁷⁶I have wandered like a lost sheep.

Look for your servant, because I have not forgotten your commands.