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Psalm 119:121-123
New Catholic Bible
Psalm 119:121-123
New Catholic Bible
121 [a]Since my conduct has been just and upright,
do not abandon me to those who oppress me.
122 Guarantee the well-being of your servant;[b]
do not allow the arrogant to oppress me.
123 My eyes fail[c] as I long for your salvation
and for the promise of your justice.
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:121 The psalmist has entrusted himself to God’s care and done what is just and upright; now he expects the Lord to keep his promise according to which the godly will be relieved of all adversities. He prays to receive understanding and, while affirming his devotion to the Lord and his commands, calls for God to deal justly with the ungodly, who have broken his law.
- Psalm 119:122 This is the only verse in the psalm that lacks either a direct or an indirect reference to the law of God; some have suggested replacing servant by “word” as a remedy. The arrogant: see note on v. 21.
- Psalm 119:123 My eyes fail: see note on Ps 6:8.
