Psalm 119:153–176

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.