Psalms 119:119-146
English Standard Version
Chapter 119
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.
