Psalm 119:161-176

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁶¹ Princes have persecuted me without cause,
but my heart fears only your word.^(A)
162 I rejoice over your promise^(B)
like one who finds vast treasure.
¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood,^(C)
but I love your instruction.^(D)
164 I praise you seven times a day
for your righteous judgments.^(E)
165 Abundant peace belongs to those^(F)
who love your instruction;
nothing makes them stumble.^(G)
166 Lord, I hope for your salvation^(H)
and carry out your commands.
¹⁶⁷ I obey your decrees
and love them greatly.^(I)
168 I obey your precepts and decrees,
for all my ways are before you.^(J)

¹⁶⁹ Let my cry reach you, Lord;^(K)
give me understanding according to your word.^(L)
170 Let my plea reach you;^(M)
rescue me according to your promise.^(N)
171 My lips pour out praise,^(O)
for you teach me your statutes.^(P)
172 My tongue sings about your promise,^(Q)
for all your commands are righteous.^(R)
173 May your hand be ready to help me,^(S)
for I have chosen your precepts.^(T)
174 I long for your salvation, Lord,
and your instruction is my delight.^(U)
175 Let me live, and I will praise you;^(V)
may your judgments help me.
¹⁷⁶ I wander like a lost sheep;^(W)
seek your servant,^(X)
for I do not forget your commands.^(Y)