Psalm 119:113-128

Christian Standard Bible

¹¹³ I hate those who are double-minded,^(A)
but I love your instruction.^(B)
114 You are my shelter and my shield;^(C)
I put my hope in your word.^(D)
115 Depart from me,^(E) you evil ones,
so that I may obey my God’s commands.^(F)
116 Sustain me as you promised,^(G) and I will live;
do not let me be ashamed of my hope.^(H)
117 Sustain me so that I can be safe^(I)
and always be concerned about your statutes.^(J)
118 You reject all who stray from your statutes,^(K)
for their deceit is a lie.
¹¹⁹ You remove all the wicked on earth
as if they were^[a] dross from metal;^(L)
therefore, I love your decrees.^(M)
120 I tremble^[b] in awe of you;^(N)
I fear your judgments.

¹²¹ I have done what is just and right;^(O)
do not leave me to my oppressors.
¹²² Guarantee your servant’s well-being;^(P)
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
¹²³ My eyes grow weary^(Q) looking for your salvation
and for your righteous promise.
¹²⁴ Deal with your servant based on your faithful love;^(R)
teach me your statutes.
¹²⁵ I am your servant;^(S) give me understanding^(T)
so that I may know your decrees.
¹²⁶ It is time for the Lord to act,^(U)
for they have violated your instruction.
¹²⁷ Since I love your commands^(V)
more than gold, even the purest gold,
¹²⁸ I carefully follow all your precepts^(W)
and hate every false way.^(X)