Psalm 119:129-176

New Living Translation

¹²⁹ Your laws are wonderful.
    No wonder I obey them!
¹³⁰ The teaching of your word gives light,
    so even the simple can understand.
¹³¹ I pant with expectation,
    longing for your commands.
¹³² Come and show me your mercy,
    as you do for all who love your name.
¹³³ Guide my steps by your word,
    so I will not be overcome by evil.
¹³⁴ Ransom me from the oppression of evil people;
    then I can obey your commandments.
¹³⁵ Look upon me with love;
    teach me your decrees.
¹³⁶ Rivers of tears gush from my eyes
    because people disobey your instructions.

¹³⁷ O Lord, you are righteous,
    and your regulations are fair.
¹³⁸ Your laws are perfect
    and completely trustworthy.
¹³⁹ I am overwhelmed with indignation,
    for my enemies have disregarded your words.
¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested;
    that is why I love them so much.
¹⁴¹ I am insignificant and despised,
    but I don’t forget your commandments.
¹⁴² Your justice is eternal,
    and your instructions are perfectly true.
¹⁴³ As pressure and stress bear down on me,
    I find joy in your commands.
¹⁴⁴ Your laws are always right;
    help me to understand them so I may live.

¹⁴⁵ I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord!
    I will obey your decrees.
¹⁴⁶ I cry out to you; rescue me,
    that I may obey your laws.
¹⁴⁷ I rise early, before the sun is up;
    I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.
¹⁴⁸ I stay awake through the night,
    thinking about your promise.
¹⁴⁹ In your faithful love, O Lord, hear my cry;
    let me be revived by following your regulations.
¹⁵⁰ Lawless people are coming to attack me;
    they live far from your instructions.
¹⁵¹ But you are near, O Lord,
    and all your commands are true.
¹⁵² I have known from my earliest days
    that your laws will last forever.

¹⁵³ Look upon my suffering and rescue me,
    for I have not forgotten your instructions.
¹⁵⁴ Argue my case; take my side!
    Protect my life as you promised.
¹⁵⁵ The wicked are far from rescue,
    for they do not bother with your decrees.
¹⁵⁶ Lord, how great is your mercy;
    let me be revived by following your regulations.
¹⁵⁷ Many persecute and trouble me,
    yet I have not swerved from your laws.
¹⁵⁸ Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart,
    because they care nothing for your word.
¹⁵⁹ See how I love your commandments, Lord.
    Give back my life because of your unfailing love.
¹⁶⁰ The very essence of your words is truth;
    all your just regulations will stand forever.

¹⁶¹ Powerful people harass me without cause,
    but my heart trembles only at your word.
¹⁶² I rejoice in your word
    like one who discovers a great treasure.
¹⁶³ I hate and abhor all falsehood,
    but I love your instructions.
¹⁶⁴ I will praise you seven times a day
    because all your regulations are just.
¹⁶⁵ Those who love your instructions have great peace
    and do not stumble.
¹⁶⁶ I long for your rescue, Lord,
    so I have obeyed your commands.
¹⁶⁷ I have obeyed your laws,
    for I love them very much.
¹⁶⁸ Yes, I obey your commandments and laws
    because you know everything I do.

¹⁶⁹ O Lord, listen to my cry;
    give me the discerning mind you promised.
¹⁷⁰ Listen to my prayer;
    rescue me as you promised.
¹⁷¹ Let praise flow from my lips,
    for you have taught me your decrees.
¹⁷² Let my tongue sing about your word,
    for all your commands are right.
¹⁷³ Give me a helping hand,
    for I have chosen to follow your commandments.
¹⁷⁴ O Lord, I have longed for your rescue,
    and your instructions are my delight.
¹⁷⁵ Let me live so I can praise you,
    and may your regulations help me.
¹⁷⁶ I have wandered away like a lost sheep;
    come and find me,
    for I have not forgotten your commands.