Psalms 119:116-169
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Chapter 119
116Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope! 117 Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually! 118You spurn all who go astray from your statutes, for their cunning is in vain. 119All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross, therefore I love your testimonies. 120My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments.
121I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
122Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me.
123My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
124Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes.
125I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies!
126It is time for the Lord to act, for your law has been broken.
127Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.
128Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right; I hate every false way.
129Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.
130The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
131I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments.
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.
133 Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
134 Redeem me from man 's oppression, that I may keep your precepts.
135 Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes.
136My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law.
137 Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules.
138You have appointed your testimonies 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 righteous forever, and your law is true.
143Trouble and anguish have found me out, but your commandments are my delight.
144Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.
145With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord! I will keep your statutes.
146I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies.
147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words.
148My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.
149Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O Lord, according to your justice give me life.
150They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from your law.
151But you are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are true.
152Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever.
153Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law.
154 Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise!
155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.
156 Great is your mercy, O Lord; give me life according to your rules.
157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from your testimonies.
158I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your commands.
159Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life according to your steadfast love.
160 The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.
161 Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.
162I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.
163I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law.
164Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules.
165Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.
166I hope for your salvation, O Lord, and I do your commandments.
167My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly.
168I keep your precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before you.
