Psalm 119:129-152

Complete Jewish Bible

¹²⁹ Your instruction is a wonder;
this is why I follow it.
¹³⁰ Your words are a doorway that lets in light,
giving understanding to the thoughtless.
¹³¹ My mouth is wide open, as I pant
with longing for your mitzvot.
¹³² Turn to me, and show me your favor;
in keeping with [your] judgment for those who love your name.
¹³³ Guide my footsteps by your word;
don’t let any kind of sin rule me.
¹³⁴ Redeem me from human oppression,
and I will observe your precepts.
¹³⁵ Make your face shine on your servant,
and teach me your laws.
¹³⁶ Rivers of tears flow down from my eyes,
because they don’t observe your Torah.

¹³⁷ You are righteous, Adonai;
and your rulings are upright.
¹³⁸ You have commanded your instructions
in righteousness and great faithfulness.
¹³⁹ My zeal is destroying me,
because my foes have forgotten your words.
¹⁴⁰ Your word is refined to complete purity,
and your servant loves it.
¹⁴¹ I may be small and despised,
but I do not forget your precepts.
¹⁴² Your righteousness is eternal righteousness,
and your Torah is truth.
¹⁴³ Trouble and distress have overtaken me,
but your mitzvot are my delight.
¹⁴⁴ Your instruction is righteous forever;
give me understanding, and I will live.

¹⁴⁵ Wholeheartedly I am calling on you;
answer me, Adonai; I will keep your laws.
¹⁴⁶ I am calling on you; save me;
and I will observe your instruction.
¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help;
I put my hope in your word.
¹⁴⁸ My eyes are open before the night watches,
so that I can meditate on your promise.
¹⁴⁹ In your grace, hear my voice;
Adonai, in keeping with your justice, revive me.
¹⁵⁰ The pursuers of carnality are getting close;
they are distancing themselves from your Torah.
¹⁵¹ You are close by, Adonai;
and all your mitzvot are truth.
¹⁵² Long ago I learned from your instruction
that you established it forever.