Psalm 119:113-144

Christian Standard Bible

¹¹³ I hate those who are double-minded,^(A)
but I love your instruction.^(B)
114 You are my shelter and my shield;^(C)
I put my hope in your word.^(D)
115 Depart from me,^(E) you evil ones,
so that I may obey my God’s commands.^(F)
116 Sustain me as you promised,^(G) and I will live;
do not let me be ashamed of my hope.^(H)
117 Sustain me so that I can be safe^(I)
and always be concerned about your statutes.^(J)
118 You reject all who stray from your statutes,^(K)
for their deceit is a lie.
¹¹⁹ You remove all the wicked on earth
as if they were^[a] dross from metal;^(L)
therefore, I love your decrees.^(M)
120 I tremble^[b] in awe of you;^(N)
I fear your judgments.

¹²¹ I have done what is just and right;^(O)
do not leave me to my oppressors.
¹²² Guarantee your servant’s well-being;^(P)
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
¹²³ My eyes grow weary^(Q) looking for your salvation
and for your righteous promise.
¹²⁴ Deal with your servant based on your faithful love;^(R)
teach me your statutes.
¹²⁵ I am your servant;^(S) give me understanding^(T)
so that I may know your decrees.
¹²⁶ It is time for the Lord to act,^(U)
for they have violated your instruction.
¹²⁷ Since I love your commands^(V)
more than gold, even the purest gold,
¹²⁸ I carefully follow all your precepts^(W)
and hate every false way.^(X)

¹²⁹ Your decrees are wondrous;^(Y)
therefore I obey them.^(Z)
130 The revelation of your words^(AA) brings light
and gives understanding to the inexperienced.^(AB)
131 I open my mouth and pant^(AC)
because I long for your commands.
¹³² Turn to me and be gracious to me,^(AD)
as is your practice toward those who love your name.
¹³³ Make my steps steady through your promise;^(AE)
don’t let any sin dominate me.^(AF)
134 Redeem me from human oppression,^(AG)
and I will keep your precepts.
¹³⁵ Make your face shine on your servant,^(AH)
and teach me your statutes.^(AI)
136 My eyes pour out streams of tears^(AJ)
because people do not follow your instruction.

¹³⁷ You are righteous, Lord,^(AK)
and your judgments are just.
¹³⁸ The decrees you issue are righteous
and altogether trustworthy.^(AL)
139 My anger overwhelms me
because my foes forget your words.^(AM)
140 Your word is completely pure,^(AN)
and your servant loves it.^(AO)
141 I am insignificant and despised,^(AP)
but I do not forget your precepts.^(AQ)
142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and your instruction is true.^(AR)
143 Trouble and distress have overtaken me,
but your commands are my delight.^(AS)
144 Your decrees are righteous forever.^(AT)
Give me understanding, and I will live.