Psalm 119:161-176

English Standard Version

^161 (A)Princes persecute me ^(B)without cause,
    but my heart ^(C)stands in awe of your words.
¹⁶² I ^(D)rejoice at your word
    like one who ^(E)finds great spoil.
¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood,
    but I love ^(F)your law.
¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day I praise you
    for your ^(G)righteous rules.
¹⁶⁵ Great ^(H)peace have those who love your law;
    ^(I)nothing can make them stumble.
¹⁶⁶ I ^(J)hope for your salvation, O Lord,
    and I do your commandments.
¹⁶⁷ My soul keeps your testimonies;
    I ^(K)love them exceedingly.
¹⁶⁸ I keep your precepts and testimonies,
    ^(L)for all my ways are before you.

¹⁶⁹ Let my ^(M)cry come before you, O Lord;
    ^(N)give me understanding ^(O)according to your word!
¹⁷⁰ Let my plea come before you;
    ^(P)deliver me according to your word.
¹⁷¹ My lips will ^(Q)pour forth praise,
    for you ^(R)teach me your statutes.
¹⁷² My tongue will sing of your word,
    for ^(S)all your commandments are right.
¹⁷³ Let your hand be ready to help me,
    for I have ^(T)chosen your precepts.
¹⁷⁴ I ^(U)long for your salvation, O Lord,
    and your law is my ^(V)delight.
¹⁷⁵ Let my soul live and praise you,
    and let your rules help me.
¹⁷⁶ I have ^(W)gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant,
    for I do not ^(X)forget your commandments.