¹²⁹ Your statutes are wonderful;^(A)
    therefore I obey them.^(B)
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;^(C)
    it gives understanding to the simple.^(D)
131 I open my mouth and pant,^(E)
    longing for your commands.^(F)
132 Turn to me^(G) and have mercy^(H) on me,
    as you always do to those who love your name.^(I)
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;^(J)
    let no sin rule^(K) over me.
¹³⁴ Redeem me from human oppression,^(L)
    that I may obey your precepts.^(M)
135 Make your face shine^(N) on your servant
    and teach me your decrees.^(O)
136 Streams of tears^(P) flow from my eyes,
    for your law is not obeyed.^(Q)

¹⁶⁹ May my cry come^(A) before you, Lord;
    give me understanding^(B) according to your word.^(C)
170 May my supplication come^(D) before you;
    deliver me^(E) according to your promise.^(F)
171 May my lips overflow with praise,^(G)
    for you teach me^(H) your decrees.
¹⁷² May my tongue sing^(I) of your word,
    for all your commands are righteous.^(J)
173 May your hand be ready to help^(K) me,
    for I have chosen^(L) your precepts.
¹⁷⁴ I long for your salvation,^(M) Lord,
    and your law gives me delight.^(N)
175 Let me live^(O) that I may praise you,
    and may your laws sustain me.
¹⁷⁶ I have strayed like a lost sheep.^(P)
    Seek your servant,
    for I have not forgotten^(Q) your commands.