Psalm 119:49-64

Christian Standard Bible

⁴⁹ Remember your word to your servant;
you have given me hope through it.
⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction:^(A)
Your promise has given me life.
⁵¹ The arrogant constantly ridicule me,
but I do not turn away from your instruction.^(B)
52 Lord, I remember your judgments from long ago
and find comfort.
⁵³ Fury seizes me^(C) because of the wicked
who reject your instruction.^(D)
54 Your statutes are the theme of my song
during my earthly life.^[a]
55 Lord, I remember your name^(E) in the night,^(F)
and I obey your instruction.
⁵⁶ This is my practice:
I obey your precepts.^(G)

⁵⁷ The Lord is my portion;^[b](H)
I have promised to keep your words.
⁵⁸ I have sought your favor^(I) with all my heart;
be gracious to me^(J) according to your promise.
⁵⁹ I thought about my ways^(K)
and turned my steps back to your decrees.
⁶⁰ I hurried, not hesitating
to keep your commands.
⁶¹ Though the ropes of the wicked^(L)
were wrapped around me,
I did not forget your instruction.^(M)
62 I rise at midnight to thank you^(N)
for your righteous judgments.^(O)
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,^(P)
to those who keep your precepts.
⁶⁴ Lord, the earth is filled with your faithful love;^(Q)
teach me your statutes.^(R)