Psalm 119:129–144

¹²⁹Your decrees are wonderful;

therefore my soul keeps them.^*

¹³⁰The unfolding of your words gives light;

it imparts understanding to the simple.^*

¹³¹With open mouth I pant,

because I long for your commandments.^*

¹³²Turn to me and be gracious to me,

as is your custom toward those who love your name.^*

¹³³Keep my steps steady according to your promise,

and never let iniquity have dominion over me.^*

¹³⁴Redeem me from human oppression,

that I may keep your precepts.^*

¹³⁵Make your face shine upon your servant,

and teach me your statutes.^*

¹³⁶My eyes shed streams of tears

because your law is not kept.^*

¹³⁷You are righteous, O Lord,

and your judgments are right.^*

¹³⁸You have appointed your decrees in righteousness

and in all faithfulness.^*

¹³⁹My zeal consumes me

because my foes forget your words.^*

¹⁴⁰Your promise is well tried,

and your servant loves it.^*

¹⁴¹I am small and despised,

yet I do not forget your precepts.

¹⁴²Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

and your law is the truth.^*

¹⁴³Trouble and anguish have come upon me,

but your commandments are my delight.^*

¹⁴⁴Your decrees are righteous forever;

give me understanding that I may live.^*