Psalm 119:81-88

Good News Translation

⁸¹ I am worn out, Lord, waiting for you to save me;
    I place my trust in your word.
⁸² My eyes are tired from watching for what you promised,
    while I ask, “When will you help me?”
⁸³ I am as useless as a discarded wineskin;
    yet I have not forgotten your commands.
⁸⁴ How much longer must I wait?
    When will you punish those who persecute me?
⁸⁵ The proud, who do not obey your law,
    have dug pits to trap me.
⁸⁶ Your commandments are all trustworthy;
    people persecute me with lies—help me!
⁸⁷ They have almost succeeded in killing me,
    but I have not neglected your commands.
⁸⁸ Because of your constant love be good to me,
    so that I may obey your laws.