Psalm 119:161–176

¹⁶¹Rulers attack me without any reason.

But my heart trembles because of your word.

¹⁶²I’m filled with joy because of your promise.

It’s like finding a great fortune.

¹⁶³I hate lies with a deep hatred.

But I love your law.

¹⁶⁴Seven times a day I praise you

for your laws, because they are right.

¹⁶⁵Those who love your law enjoy great peace.

Nothing can make them trip and fall.

¹⁶⁶Lord, I wait for you to save me.

I follow your commands.

¹⁶⁷I obey your covenant laws,

because I love them greatly.

¹⁶⁸I obey your rules and your covenant laws,

because you know all about how I live.

¹⁶⁹Lord, may you hear my cry.

Give me understanding, just as you said you would.

¹⁷⁰May you hear my prayer.

Save me, just as you promised.

¹⁷¹May my lips pour out praise to you,

because you teach me your orders.

¹⁷²May my tongue sing about your word,

because all of your commands are right.

¹⁷³May your hand be ready to help me,

because I have chosen to obey your rules.

¹⁷⁴Lord, I long for you to save me.

I take delight in your law.

¹⁷⁵Let me live so that I can praise you.

May your laws keep me going.

¹⁷⁶Like a lost sheep, I’ve gone down the wrong path.

Come and look for me,

because I haven’t forgotten to obey your commands.