Psalm 119:161-176

Complete Jewish Bible

¹⁶¹ Princes persecute me for no reason,
but my heart stands in awe of your words.
¹⁶² I take joy in your promise,
like someone who finds much booty.
¹⁶³ I hate falsehood, I detest it;
but I love your Torah.
¹⁶⁴ I praise you seven times a day
because of your righteous rulings.
¹⁶⁵ Those who love your Torah have great peace;
nothing makes them stumble.
¹⁶⁶ I hope for your deliverance, Adonai;
I obey your mitzvot.
¹⁶⁷ My soul observes your instruction,
and I love it so much!
¹⁶⁸ I observe your precepts and instruction,
for all my ways lie open before you.

¹⁶⁹ Let my cry come before you, Adonai;
in keeping with your word, give me understanding.
¹⁷⁰ Let my prayer come before you;
in keeping with your promise, rescue me.
¹⁷¹ Let my lips speak praise,
because you teach me your laws.
¹⁷² Let my tongue sing of your promise,
because all your mitzvot are righteous.
¹⁷³ Let your hand be ready to help me,
because I choose your precepts.
¹⁷⁴ I long for your deliverance, Adonai;
and your Torah is my delight.
¹⁷⁵ Let me live, and I will praise you;
let your rulings help me.
¹⁷⁶ I strayed like a lost sheep; seek out your servant;
for I do not forget your mitzvot.