Psalm 119:17–32
17 Be good to your servants while I live,
that I may obey your word.t
18 Open my eyes that I may see
wonderful things in your law.
19 I am a stranger on earth;u
do not hide your commands from me.
20 My soul is consumedv with longing
for your lawsw at all times.
21 You rebuke the arrogant,x who are accursed,y
those who strayz from your commands.
22 Remove from me their scorna and contempt,
for I keep your statutes.b
23 Though rulers sit together and slander me,
your servant will meditate on your decrees.
24 Your statutes are my delight;
they are my counselors.
25 I am laid low in the dust;c
preserve my lifed according to your word.e
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
teach me your decrees.f
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.g
28 My soul is weary with sorrow;h
strengthen mei according to your word.j
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;k
be gracious to mel and teach me your law.
30 I have chosenm the way of faithfulness;n
I have set my hearto on your laws.
31 I hold fastp to your statutes, Lord;
do not let me be put to shame.
32 I run in the path of your commands,
for you have broadened my understanding.