Psalm 119:121-144

Contemporary English Version

¹²¹ I did what was fair and right!
Don't hand me over to those
    who want to mistreat me.
¹²² Take good care of me,
    your servant,
and don't let me be harmed
    by those conceited people.
¹²³ My eyes are weary from waiting
to see you keep your promise
    to come and save me.
¹²⁴ Show your love for me,
your servant,
    and teach me your laws.
¹²⁵ I serve you,
so let me understand
    your teachings.
¹²⁶ Do something, Lord!
    They have broken your Law.
¹²⁷ Your laws mean more to me
    than the finest gold.
¹²⁸ I follow all your commands,^[a]
but I hate anyone
    who leads me astray.

¹²⁹ Your teachings are wonderful,
    and I respect them all.
¹³⁰ Understanding your word
brings light to the minds
    of ordinary people.
¹³¹ I honestly want to know
    everything you teach.
¹³² Think about me and be kind,
just as you are to everyone
    who loves your name.
¹³³ Keep your promise
and don't let me stumble
    or let sin control my life.
¹³⁴ Protect me from abuse,
    so I can obey your laws.
¹³⁵ Smile on me, your servant,
    and teach me your laws.
¹³⁶ When anyone disobeys you,
    my eyes overflow with tears.

¹³⁷ Our Lord, you always do right,
    and your decisions are fair.
¹³⁸ All your teachings are true
    and trustworthy.
¹³⁹ It upsets me greatly
when my enemies neglect
    your teachings.
¹⁴⁰ Your word to me, your servant,
is like pure gold;
    I treasure what you say.
¹⁴¹ Everyone calls me a nobody,
    but I remember your laws.
¹⁴² You will always do right,
    and your teachings are true.
¹⁴³ I am in deep distress,
    but I love your teachings.
¹⁴⁴ Your rules are always fair.
Help me to understand them
    and live.