Psalm 119:113-144

New Living Translation

¹¹³ I hate those with divided loyalties,
    but I love your instructions.
¹¹⁴ You are my refuge and my shield;
    your word is my source of hope.
¹¹⁵ Get out of my life, you evil-minded people,
    for I intend to obey the commands of my God.
¹¹⁶ Lord, sustain me as you promised, that I may live!
    Do not let my hope be crushed.
¹¹⁷ Sustain me, and I will be rescued;
    then I will meditate continually on your decrees.
¹¹⁸ But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees.
    They are only fooling themselves.
¹¹⁹ You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum;
    no wonder I love to obey your laws!
¹²⁰ I tremble in fear of you;
    I stand in awe of your regulations.

¹²¹ Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies,
    for I have done what is just and right.
¹²² Please guarantee a blessing for me.
    Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!
¹²³ My eyes strain to see your rescue,
    to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.
¹²⁴ I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love,
    and teach me your decrees.
¹²⁵ Give discernment to me, your servant;
    then I will understand your laws.
¹²⁶ Lord, it is time for you to act,
    for these evil people have violated your instructions.
¹²⁷ Truly, I love your commands
    more than gold, even the finest gold.
¹²⁸ Each of your commandments is right.
    That is why I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ Your laws are wonderful.
    No wonder I obey them!
¹³⁰ The teaching of your word gives light,
    so even the simple can understand.
¹³¹ I pant with expectation,
    longing for your commands.
¹³² Come and show me your mercy,
    as you do for all who love your name.
¹³³ Guide my steps by your word,
    so I will not be overcome by evil.
¹³⁴ Ransom me from the oppression of evil people;
    then I can obey your commandments.
¹³⁵ Look upon me with love;
    teach me your decrees.
¹³⁶ Rivers of tears gush from my eyes
    because people disobey your instructions.

¹³⁷ O Lord, you are righteous,
    and your regulations are fair.
¹³⁸ Your laws are perfect
    and completely trustworthy.
¹³⁹ I am overwhelmed with indignation,
    for my enemies have disregarded your words.
¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested;
    that is why I love them so much.
¹⁴¹ I am insignificant and despised,
    but I don’t forget your commandments.
¹⁴² Your justice is eternal,
    and your instructions are perfectly true.
¹⁴³ As pressure and stress bear down on me,
    I find joy in your commands.
¹⁴⁴ Your laws are always right;
    help me to understand them so I may live.