Psalm 119:132-176

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¹³² Look at me, and be kind to me,
    just as you always are to those who love your name.
¹³³ Guide me, as you promised.
    Don’t let evil rule over me.
¹³⁴ Save me from those who want to hurt me,
    and I will obey your instructions.
¹³⁵ Accept your servant,
    and teach me your laws.
¹³⁶ I have cried a river of tears
    because people don’t obey your teachings.

¹³⁷ Lord, you do what is right,
    and your decisions are fair.
¹³⁸ The rules you have given us are right.
    We can trust them completely.
¹³⁹ Something that really upsets me is the thought
    that my enemies ignore your commands.
¹⁴⁰ I love your word.
    Time and again it has been proven true.
¹⁴¹ I am young, and people don’t respect me.
    But I have not forgotten your instructions.
¹⁴² Your goodness is forever,
    and your teachings can be trusted.
¹⁴³ Even though I have troubles and hard times,
    your commands give me joy.
¹⁴⁴ Your rules are always right.
    Help me understand them so that I can live.

¹⁴⁵ Lord, I call to you with all my heart.
    Answer me, and I will obey your laws.
¹⁴⁶ I call to you.
    Save me, and I will obey your rules.
¹⁴⁷ I get up early in the morning to pray to you.
    I trust what you say.
¹⁴⁸ Late into the night I stay awake
    to think about your word.
¹⁴⁹ I know your love is true, so listen to me.
    Lord, you always do what is right, so let me live.
¹⁵⁰ Here come those who have evil plans to hurt me.
    They live far away from your teachings.
¹⁵¹ But you are near me, Lord,
    and all your commands can be trusted.
¹⁵² Long ago, I learned from your rules
    that you made them to last forever.

¹⁵³ Look at my suffering and rescue me.
    I have not forgotten your teachings.
¹⁵⁴ Argue my case, and set me free.
    Let me live, as you promised.
¹⁵⁵ The wicked have no hope of being saved,
    because they don’t follow your laws.
¹⁵⁶ Lord, you are very kind.
    You always do what is right, so let me live.
¹⁵⁷ I have many enemies trying to hurt me,
    but I have not stopped following your rules.
¹⁵⁸ I look at those traitors and hate what I see,
    because they refuse to do what you say.
¹⁵⁹ See how much I love your instructions!
    Lord, I know your love is true, so let me live.
¹⁶⁰ Every word you say can be trusted.
    Your laws are fair and will last forever.

¹⁶¹ Powerful leaders attack me for no reason,
    but the only thing I fear is your command.
¹⁶² Your word makes me happy,
    like someone who has found a great treasure.
¹⁶³ I hate lies; they make me sick!
    But I love your teachings.
¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day I praise you
    because your laws are fair.
¹⁶⁵ Those who love your teachings will find true peace.
    Nothing can make them fall.
¹⁶⁶ Lord, I am waiting for you to save me.
    I obey your commands.
¹⁶⁷ I follow your rules.
    I love them very much.
¹⁶⁸ I obey all your instructions and rules,
    because you know everything I do.

¹⁶⁹ Lord, listen to my cry for help.
    Make me wise, as you promised.
¹⁷⁰ Listen to my prayer.
    Save me, as you promised.
¹⁷¹ I will burst into songs of praise,
    because you have taught me your laws.
¹⁷² Let my voice sing about your word,
    because all your commands are good.
¹⁷³ I have chosen to follow your instructions,
    so reach out and help me!
¹⁷⁴ Lord, I want you to save me.
    Your teachings make me happy.
¹⁷⁵ Let me live to praise you.
    Let me find the help I need in your laws.
¹⁷⁶ I have wandered away like a lost sheep.
    Come and find me.
I am your servant,
    and I have not forgotten your commands.