Psalm 119:121-136

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¹²¹ I have done what is just and right;
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
¹²² Give your servant ^(A)a pledge of good;
    let not ^(B)the insolent oppress me.
¹²³ My ^(C)eyes long for your salvation
    and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
¹²⁴ Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,
    and ^(D)teach me your statutes.
¹²⁵ I am your ^(E)servant; ^(F)give me understanding,
    that I may know your testimonies!
¹²⁶ It is time for the Lord to act,
    for your law has been broken.
¹²⁷ Therefore I ^(G)love your commandments
    above gold, above fine gold.
¹²⁸ Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right;
    I hate every ^(H)false way.

¹²⁹ Your testimonies are ^(I)wonderful;
    therefore my soul ^(J)keeps them.
¹³⁰ The unfolding of your words gives light;
    it imparts ^(K)understanding to the simple.
¹³¹ I ^(L)open my mouth and ^(M)pant,
    because I ^(N)long for your commandments.
^132 (O)Turn to me and be gracious to me,
    as is your way with those who love your name.
^133 (P)Keep steady my steps according to your promise,
    and let no iniquity ^(Q)get dominion over me.
^134 (R)Redeem me from man's oppression,
    that I may keep your precepts.
^135 (S)Make your face shine upon your servant,
    and ^(T)teach me your statutes.
¹³⁶ My eyes ^(U)shed streams of tears,
    because people ^(V)do not keep your law.