Psalm 119:129–144

Pe

¹²⁹Your laws are wonderful.

No wonder I obey them!

¹³⁰The teaching of your word gives light,

so even the simple can understand.

¹³¹I pant with expectation,

longing for your commands.

¹³²Come and show me your mercy,

as you do for all who love your name.

¹³³Guide my steps by your word,

so I will not be overcome by evil.

¹³⁴Ransom me from the oppression of evil people;

then I can obey your commandments.

¹³⁵Look upon me with love;

teach me your decrees.

¹³⁶Rivers of tears gush from my eyes

because people disobey your instructions.

Tsadhe

¹³⁷O Lord, you are righteous,

and your regulations are fair.

¹³⁸Your laws are perfect

and completely trustworthy.

¹³⁹I am overwhelmed with indignation,

for my enemies have disregarded your words.

¹⁴⁰Your promises have been thoroughly tested;

that is why I love them so much.

¹⁴¹I am insignificant and despised,

but I don’t forget your commandments.

¹⁴²Your justice is eternal,

and your instructions are perfectly true.

¹⁴³As pressure and stress bear down on me,

I find joy in your commands.

¹⁴⁴Your laws are always right;

help me to understand them so I may live.