Psalm 119:153-168

New International Reader's Version

¹⁵³ Look at how I’m suffering!
    Save me, because I haven’t forgotten to obey your law.
¹⁵⁴ Stand up for me and set me free.
    Keep me alive as you have promised.
¹⁵⁵ Those who are evil are far from being saved.
    They don’t want to obey your orders.
¹⁵⁶ Lord, you have deep concern for me.
    Keep me alive as you have promised.
¹⁵⁷ Many enemies attack me.
    But I haven’t turned away from your covenant laws.
¹⁵⁸ I get very angry when I see people who aren’t faithful to you.
    They don’t obey your word.
¹⁵⁹ See how I love your rules!
    Lord, keep me alive, because you love me.
¹⁶⁰ All your words are true.
    All your laws are right. They last forever.

¹⁶¹ Rulers attack me for no reason.
    But I tremble because of your word.
¹⁶² I’m filled with joy because of your promise.
    It’s like finding a great fortune.
¹⁶³ I hate lies with a deep hatred.
    But I love your law.
¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day I praise you
    for your laws, because they are right.
¹⁶⁵ Those who love your law enjoy great peace.
    Nothing can make them trip and fall.
¹⁶⁶ Lord, I wait for you to save me.
    I follow your commands.
¹⁶⁷ I obey your covenant laws,
    because I love them greatly.
¹⁶⁸ I obey your rules and your covenant laws,
    because you know all about how I live.