Psalms 119:59-79
English Standard Version
Chapter 119
59When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; 60I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments. 61Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law. 62At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous rules. 63 I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts. 64 The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes!
65You have dealt well with your servant, O Lord, according to your word.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.
68 You are good and do good; teach me your statutes.
69 The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts;
70their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law.
71It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.
72 The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
73 Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
74Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word.
75I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant.
77Let your mercy come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.
78Let the insolent be put to shame, because they have wronged me with falsehood; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.
79Let those who fear you turn to me, that they may know your testimonies.
