Psalm 119:121–144

¹²¹I have done what is just and right;

do not leave me to my oppressors.

¹²²Be surety for thy servant for good;

let not the godless oppress me.

¹²³My eyes fail with watching for thy salvation,

and for the fulfilment of thy righteous promise.

¹²⁴Deal with thy servant according to thy steadfast love,

and teach me thy statutes.

¹²⁵I am thy servant; give me understanding,

that I may know thy testimonies!

¹²⁶It is time for the Lord to act,

for thy law has been broken.

¹²⁷Therefore I love thy commandments

above gold, above fine gold.

¹²⁸Therefore I direct my steps by all thy precepts;^k

I hate every false way.

¹²⁹Thy testimonies are wonderful;

therefore my soul keeps them.

¹³⁰The unfolding of thy words gives light;

it imparts understanding to the simple.

¹³¹With open mouth I pant,

because I long for thy commandments.

¹³²Turn to me and be gracious to me,

as is thy wont toward those who love thy name.

¹³³Keep steady my steps according to thy promise,

and let no iniquity get dominion over me.

¹³⁴Redeem me from man’s oppression,

that I may keep thy precepts.

¹³⁵Make thy face shine upon thy servant,

and teach me thy statutes.

¹³⁶My eyes shed streams of tears,

because men do not keep thy law.

¹³⁷Righteous art thou, O Lord,

and right are thy judgments.

¹³⁸Thou hast appointed thy testimonies in righteousness

and in all faithfulness.

¹³⁹My zeal consumes me,

because my foes forget thy words.

¹⁴⁰Thy promise is well tried,

and thy servant loves it.

¹⁴¹I am small and despised,

yet I do not forget thy precepts.

¹⁴²Thy righteousness is righteous for ever,

and thy law is true.

¹⁴³Trouble and anguish have come upon me,

but thy commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴Thy testimonies are righteous for ever;

give me understanding that I may live.