Psalm 119:153–176

Resh

¹⁵³Look upon my suffering and rescue me,

for I have not forgotten your instructions.

¹⁵⁴Argue my case; take my side!

Protect my life as you promised.

¹⁵⁵The wicked are far from rescue,

for they do not bother with your decrees.

¹⁵⁶Lord, how great is your mercy;

let me be revived by following your regulations.

¹⁵⁷Many persecute and trouble me,

yet I have not swerved from your laws.

¹⁵⁸Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart,

because they care nothing for your word.

¹⁵⁹See how I love your commandments, Lord.

Give back my life because of your unfailing love.

¹⁶⁰The very essence of your words is truth;

all your just regulations will stand forever.

Shin

¹⁶¹Powerful people harass me without cause,

but my heart trembles only at your word.

¹⁶²I rejoice in your word

like one who discovers a great treasure.

¹⁶³I hate and abhor all falsehood,

but I love your instructions.

¹⁶⁴I will praise you seven times a day

because all your regulations are just.

¹⁶⁵Those who love your instructions have great peace

and do not stumble.

¹⁶⁶I long for your rescue, Lord,

so I have obeyed your commands.

¹⁶⁷I have obeyed your laws,

for I love them very much.

¹⁶⁸Yes, I obey your commandments and laws

because you know everything I do.

Taw

¹⁶⁹O Lord, listen to my cry;

give me the discerning mind you promised.

¹⁷⁰Listen to my prayer;

rescue me as you promised.

¹⁷¹Let praise flow from my lips,

for you have taught me your decrees.

¹⁷²Let my tongue sing about your word,

for all your commands are right.

¹⁷³Give me a helping hand,

for I have chosen to follow your commandments.

¹⁷⁴O Lord, I have longed for your rescue,

and your instructions are my delight.

¹⁷⁵Let me live so I can praise you,

and may your regulations help me.

¹⁷⁶I have wandered away like a lost sheep;

come and find me,

for I have not forgotten your commands.