Psalm 119:145-176

Good News Translation

¹⁴⁵ With all my heart I call to you;
    answer me, Lord, and I will obey your commands!
¹⁴⁶ I call to you;
    save me, and I will keep your laws.
¹⁴⁷ Before sunrise I call to you for help;
    I place my hope in your promise.
¹⁴⁸ All night long I lie awake,
    to meditate on your instructions.
¹⁴⁹ Because your love is constant, hear me, O Lord;
    show your mercy, and preserve my life!
¹⁵⁰ My cruel persecutors are coming closer,
    people who never keep your law.
¹⁵¹ But you are near to me, Lord,
    and all your commands are permanent.
¹⁵² Long ago I learned about your instructions;
    you made them to last forever.

¹⁵³ Look at my suffering, and save me,
    because I have not neglected your law.
¹⁵⁴ Defend my cause, and set me free;
    save me, as you have promised.
¹⁵⁵ The wicked will not be saved,
    for they do not obey your laws.
¹⁵⁶ But your compassion, Lord, is great;
    show your mercy and save me!
¹⁵⁷ I have many enemies and oppressors,
    but I do not fail to obey your laws.
¹⁵⁸ When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust,
    because they do not keep your commands.
¹⁵⁹ See how I love your instructions, Lord.
    Your love never changes, so save me!
¹⁶⁰ The heart of your law is truth,
    and all your righteous judgments are eternal.

¹⁶¹ Powerful people attack me unjustly,
    but I respect your law.
¹⁶² How happy I am because of your promises—
    as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.
¹⁶³ I hate and detest all lies,
    but I love your law.
¹⁶⁴ Seven times each day I thank you
    for your righteous judgments.
¹⁶⁵ Those who love your law have perfect security,
    and there is nothing that can make them fall.
¹⁶⁶ I wait for you to save me, Lord,
    and I do what you command.
¹⁶⁷ I obey your teachings;
    I love them with all my heart.
¹⁶⁸ I obey your commands and your instructions;
    you see everything I do.

¹⁶⁹ Let my cry for help reach you, Lord!
    Give me understanding, as you have promised.
¹⁷⁰ Listen to my prayer,
    and save me according to your promise!
¹⁷¹ I will always praise you,
    because you teach me your laws.
¹⁷² I will sing about your law,
    because your commands are just.
¹⁷³ Always be ready to help me,
    because I follow your commands.
¹⁷⁴ How I long for your saving help, O Lord!
    I find happiness in your law.
¹⁷⁵ Give me life, so that I may praise you;
    may your instructions help me.
¹⁷⁶ I wander about like a lost sheep;
    so come and look for me, your servant,
    because I have not neglected your laws.