Psalm 119:81-96

Living Bible

⁸¹ I faint for your salvation; but I expect your help, for you have promised it. ⁸² My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me with your help? ⁸³ I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, exhausted with waiting. But still I cling to your laws and obey them. ⁸⁴ How long must I wait before you punish those who persecute me? ^85-86 These proud men who hate your truth and laws have dug deep pits for me to fall in. Their lies have brought me into deep trouble. Help me, for you love only truth. ⁸⁷ They had almost finished me off, yet I refused to yield and disobey your laws. ⁸⁸ In your kindness, spare my life; then I can continue to obey you.

⁸⁹ Forever, O Lord, your Word stands firm in heaven. ^90-91 Your faithfulness extends to every generation, like the earth you created; it endures by your decree, for everything serves your plans.

⁹² I would have despaired and perished unless your laws had been my deepest delight. ⁹³ I will never lay aside your laws, for you have used them to restore my joy and health. ⁹⁴ I am yours! Save me! For I have tried to live according to your desires. ⁹⁵ Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind upon your promises.

⁹⁶ Nothing is perfect except your words.