Psalm 119:121–144

¹²¹I have done what is right and fair.

So don’t leave me to those who beat me down.

¹²²Make sure that everything goes well with me.

Don’t let proud people beat me down.

¹²³My eyes grow tired as I look to you to save me.

Please save me as you have promised.

¹²⁴Be good to me, because you love me.

Teach me your orders.

¹²⁵I serve you. Help me to understand what is right.

Then I will understand your covenant laws.

¹²⁶Lord, it’s time for you to act.

People are breaking your law.

¹²⁷I love your commands more than gold.

I love them more than pure gold.

¹²⁸I consider all of your rules to be right.

So I hate every path that sinners take.

¹²⁹Your covenant laws are wonderful.

So I obey them.

¹³⁰When your words are made clear, they bring light.

They bring understanding to childish people.

¹³¹I open my mouth and pant like a dog,

because I long to know your commands.

¹³²Turn to me and show me your favor.

That’s what you’ve always done for those who love you.

¹³³Teach me how to live as you have promised.

Don’t let any sin be my master.

¹³⁴Set me free from men who beat me down.

Then I will obey your rules.

¹³⁵Let your face smile on me with favor.

Teach me your orders.

¹³⁶Streams of tears flow from my eyes,

because people don’t obey your law.

¹³⁷Lord, you do what is fair.

And your laws are right.

¹³⁸The laws you have made are fair.

They can be completely trusted.

¹³⁹My anger is wearing me out,

because my enemies don’t pay any attention to your words.

¹⁴⁰Your promises have proved to be true.

I love them.

¹⁴¹I’m not important. People look down on me.

But I don’t forget to obey your rules.

¹⁴²You always do what is right.

And your law is true.

¹⁴³I’ve had my share of trouble and suffering.

But I take delight in your commands.

¹⁴⁴Your covenant laws are always right.

Help me to understand them. Then I will live.