Psalm 119:17-32

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁷ Deal generously with your servant^(A)
so that I might live;
then I will keep your word.
¹⁸ Open my eyes so that I may contemplate
wondrous things from your instruction.
¹⁹ I am a resident alien on earth;^(B)
do not hide your commands from me.
²⁰ I am continually overcome
with longing for your judgments.^(C)
21 You rebuke the arrogant,
the ones under a curse,^(D)
who wander from your commands.^(E)
22 Take insult and contempt away from me,^(F)
for I have kept your decrees.
²³ Though princes sit together speaking against me,^(G)
your servant will think about your statutes;^(H)
24 your decrees are my delight
and my counselors.^(I)

²⁵ My life is down in the dust;^(J)
give me life^(K) through your word.
²⁶ I told you about my life,
and you answered me;
teach me your statutes.^(L)
27 Help me understand
the meaning of your precepts
so that I can meditate on your wonders.^(M)
28 I am weary^[a] from grief;
strengthen me through your word.^(N)
29 Keep me from the way of deceit
and graciously give me your instruction.
³⁰ I have chosen the way of truth;
I have set your ordinances before me.^(O)
31 I cling to your decrees;
Lord, do not put me to shame.^(P)
32 I pursue the way of your commands,
for you broaden my understanding.^[b](Q)