Psalm 119:129-144

New Living Translation

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.