Psalm 119:33-56

New International Version

³³ Teach me,^(A) Lord, the way of your decrees,
    that I may follow it to the end.^[a]
34 Give me understanding,^(B) so that I may keep your law^(C)
    and obey it with all my heart.^(D)
35 Direct me^(E) in the path of your commands,^(F)
    for there I find delight.^(G)
36 Turn my heart^(H) toward your statutes
    and not toward selfish gain.^(I)
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
    preserve my life^(J) according to your word.^[b](K)
38 Fulfill your promise^(L) to your servant,
    so that you may be feared.
³⁹ Take away the disgrace^(M) I dread,
    for your laws are good.
⁴⁰ How I long^(N) for your precepts!
    In your righteousness preserve my life.^(O)

⁴¹ May your unfailing love^(P) come to me, Lord,
    your salvation, according to your promise;^(Q)
42 then I can answer^(R) anyone who taunts me,^(S)
    for I trust in your word.
⁴³ Never take your word of truth from my mouth,^(T)
    for I have put my hope^(U) in your laws.
⁴⁴ I will always obey your law,^(V)
    for ever and ever.
⁴⁵ I will walk about in freedom,
    for I have sought out your precepts.^(W)
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings^(X)
    and will not be put to shame,^(Y)
47 for I delight^(Z) in your commands
    because I love them.^(AA)
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
    that I may meditate^(AB) on your decrees.

⁴⁹ Remember your word^(AC) to your servant,
    for you have given me hope.^(AD)
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
    Your promise preserves my life.^(AE)
51 The arrogant mock me^(AF) unmercifully,
    but I do not turn^(AG) from your law.
⁵² I remember,^(AH) Lord, your ancient laws,
    and I find comfort in them.
⁵³ Indignation grips me^(AI) because of the wicked,
    who have forsaken your law.^(AJ)
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song^(AK)
    wherever I lodge.
⁵⁵ In the night, Lord, I remember^(AL) your name,
    that I may keep your law.^(AM)
56 This has been my practice:
    I obey your precepts.^(AN)