Psalm 119:143-145

Common English Bible

¹⁴³ Stress and strain have caught up with me,
    but your commandments are my joy!
¹⁴⁴ Your laws are righteous forever.
    Help me understand so I can live!

¹⁴⁵ I cry out with all my heart:
    “Lord, answer me so I can guard your statutes!”