Psalm 119:49-56

Good News Translation

⁴⁹ Remember your promise to me, your servant;
    it has given me hope.
⁵⁰ Even in my suffering I was comforted
    because your promise gave me life.
⁵¹ The proud are always scornful of me,
    but I have not departed from your law.
⁵² I remember your judgments of long ago,
    and they bring me comfort, O Lord.
⁵³ When I see the wicked breaking your law,
    I am filled with anger.
⁵⁴ During my brief earthly life
    I compose songs about your commands.
⁵⁵ In the night I remember you, Lord,
    and I think about your law.
⁵⁶ I find my happiness
    in obeying your commands.