Psalm 119:17-24

Common English Bible

¹⁷ Be good to your servant so I can go on living
        and keeping your word.
¹⁸ Open my eyes so I can examine
        the wonders of your Instruction!
¹⁹ I’m an immigrant in the land.
    Don’t hide your commandments from me!
²⁰ I’m worn out by longing
    every minute for your rules!
²¹ You rebuke the arrogant, accursed people
    who stray from your commandments.
²² Take all their insults and contempt away from me
    because I’ve kept your laws!
²³ Even if rulers gather and scheme against me,
    your servant will contemplate your statutes!
²⁴ Yes, your laws are my joy—
    they are my most trusted advisors!