Psalm 119:121-144

Revised Standard Version

¹²¹ I have done what is just and right;
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
¹²² Be surety for thy servant for good;
    let not the godless oppress me.
¹²³ My eyes fail with watching for thy salvation,
    and for the fulfilment of thy righteous promise.
¹²⁴ Deal with thy servant according to thy steadfast love,
    and teach me thy statutes.
¹²⁵ I am thy servant; give me understanding,
    that I may know thy testimonies!
¹²⁶ It is time for the Lord to act,
    for thy law has been broken.
¹²⁷ Therefore I love thy commandments
    above gold, above fine gold.
¹²⁸ Therefore I direct my steps by all thy precepts;^[a]
    I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ Thy testimonies are wonderful;
    therefore my soul keeps them.
¹³⁰ The unfolding of thy words gives light;
    it imparts understanding to the simple.
¹³¹ With open mouth I pant,
    because I long for thy commandments.
¹³² Turn to me and be gracious to me,
    as is thy wont toward those who love thy name.
¹³³ Keep steady my steps according to thy promise,
    and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
¹³⁴ Redeem me from man’s oppression,
    that I may keep thy precepts.
¹³⁵ Make thy face shine upon thy servant,
    and teach me thy statutes.
¹³⁶ My eyes shed streams of tears,
    because men do not keep thy law.

¹³⁷ Righteous art thou, O Lord,
    and right are thy judgments.
¹³⁸ Thou hast appointed thy testimonies in righteousness
    and in all faithfulness.
¹³⁹ My zeal consumes me,
    because my foes forget thy words.
¹⁴⁰ Thy promise is well tried,
    and thy servant loves it.
¹⁴¹ I am small and despised,
    yet I do not forget thy precepts.
¹⁴² Thy righteousness is righteous for ever,
    and thy law is true.
¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have come upon me,
    but thy commandments are my delight.
¹⁴⁴ Thy testimonies are righteous for ever;
    give me understanding that I may live.