Psalm 119:113-128

Contemporary English Version

¹¹³ I hate anyone
whose loyalty is divided,
    but I love your Law.
¹¹⁴ You are my place of safety
and my shield.
    Your word is my only hope.

¹¹⁵ All you worthless people,
    get away from me!
I am determined to obey
    the commands of my God.

¹¹⁶ Be true to your word, Lord.
    Keep me alive and strong;
don't let me be ashamed
    because of my hope.
¹¹⁷ Keep me safe and secure,
so that I will always
    respect your laws.
¹¹⁸ You reject all deceitful liars
because they refuse
    your teachings.
¹¹⁹ As far as you are concerned,
evil people are^[a] garbage,
    and so I follow your rules.
¹²⁰ I tremble all over
when I think of you
    and the way you judge.

¹²¹ I did what was fair and right!
Don't hand me over to those
    who want to mistreat me.
¹²² Take good care of me,
    your servant,
and don't let me be harmed
    by those conceited people.
¹²³ My eyes are weary from waiting
to see you keep your promise
    to come and save me.
¹²⁴ Show your love for me,
your servant,
    and teach me your laws.
¹²⁵ I serve you,
so let me understand
    your teachings.
¹²⁶ Do something, Lord!
    They have broken your Law.
¹²⁷ Your laws mean more to me
    than the finest gold.
¹²⁸ I follow all your commands,^[b]
but I hate anyone
    who leads me astray.