Psalm 119:33-48

Contemporary English Version

³³ Point out your rules, Lord,
and I won't disobey
    even one of them.
³⁴ Help me to understand your Law;
I promise to obey it
    with all my heart.
³⁵ Direct me by your commands!
    I love to do what you say.
³⁶ Make me want to obey you,
    rather than to be rich.
³⁷ Take away my foolish desires,
and let me find life
    by walking with you.
³⁸ I am your servant!
Do for me what you promised
    to those who worship you.
³⁹ Your wonderful teachings
protect me from the insults
    that I hate so much.
⁴⁰ I long for your teachings.
Be true to yourself
    and let me live.

⁴¹ Show me your love
and save me, Lord,
    as you have promised.
⁴² Then I will have an answer
for everyone who insults me
    for trusting your word.
⁴³ I rely on your laws!
Don't take away my chance
    to speak your truth.
⁴⁴ I will keep obeying your Law
    forever and ever.
⁴⁵ I have gained perfect freedom
    by following your teachings,
⁴⁶ and I trust them so much
    that I tell them to kings.
⁴⁷ I love your commands!
    They bring me happiness.
⁴⁸ I love and respect them
    and will keep them in mind.