Psalm 119:97–112

Mem

⁹⁷Oh, how I love your instructions!

I think about them all day long.

⁹⁸Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,

for they are my constant guide.

⁹⁹Yes, I have more insight than my teachers,

for I am always thinking of your laws.

¹⁰⁰I am even wiser than my elders,

for I have kept your commandments.

¹⁰¹I have refused to walk on any evil path,

so that I may remain obedient to your word.

¹⁰²I haven’t turned away from your regulations,

for you have taught me well.

¹⁰³How sweet your words taste to me;

they are sweeter than honey.

¹⁰⁴Your commandments give me understanding;

no wonder I hate every false way of life.

Nun

¹⁰⁵Your word is a lamp to guide my feet

and a light for my path.

¹⁰⁶I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again:

I will obey your righteous regulations.

¹⁰⁷I have suffered much, O Lord;

restore my life again as you promised.

¹⁰⁸Lord, accept my offering of praise,

and teach me your regulations.

¹⁰⁹My life constantly hangs in the balance,

but I will not stop obeying your instructions.

¹¹⁰The wicked have set their traps for me,

but I will not turn from your commandments.

¹¹¹Your laws are my treasure;

they are my heart’s delight.

¹¹²I am determined to keep your decrees

to the very end.