Category: Psalm

[119:129] Your teachings are wonderful; I obey them with all my heart.

[119:130] The explanation of your teachings gives light and brings wisdom to the ignorant.

[119:131] In my desire for your commands I pant with open mouth.

[119:132] Turn to me and have mercy on me as you do on all those who love you.

[119:133] As you have promised, keep me from falling; don't let me be overcome by evil.

[119:134] Save me from those who oppress me, so that I may obey your commands.

[119:135] Bless me with your presence and teach me your laws.

[119:136] My tears pour down like a river, because people do not obey your law.

[119:137] You are righteous, Lord, and your laws are just.

[119:138] The rules that you have given are completely fair and right.

[119:139] My anger burns in me like a fire, because my enemies disregard your commands.

[119:140] How certain your promise is! How I love it!

[119:141] I am unimportant and despised, but I do not neglect your teachings.

[119:142] Your righteousness will last forever, and your law is always true.

[119:143] I am filled with trouble and anxiety, but your commandments bring me joy.

[119:144] Your instructions are always just; give me understanding, and I shall live.

[119:145] With all my heart I call to you; answer me, Lord, and I will obey your commands!

[119:146] I call to you; save me, and I will keep your laws.

[119:147] Before sunrise I call to you for help; I place my hope in your promise.

[119:148] All night long I lie awake, to meditate on your instructions.

[119:149] Because your love is constant, hear me, O Lord; show your mercy, and preserve my life!

[119:150] My cruel persecutors are coming closer, people who never keep your law.

[119:151] But you are near to me, Lord, and all your commands are permanent.

[119:152] Long ago I learned about your instructions; you made them to last forever.

[119:153] Look at my suffering, and save me, because I have not neglected your law.

[119:154] Defend my cause, and set me free; save me, as you have promised.

[119:155] The wicked will not be saved, for they do not obey your laws.

[119:156] But your compassion, Lord, is great; show your mercy and save me!

[119:157] I have many enemies and oppressors, but I do not fail to obey your laws.

[119:158] When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust, because they do not keep your commands.

[119:159] See how I love your instructions, Lord. Your love never changes, so save me!

[119:160] The heart of your law is truth, and all your righteous judgments are eternal.

[119:161] Powerful people attack me unjustly, but I respect your law.

[119:162] How happy I am because of your promises— as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.

[119:163] I hate and detest all lies, but I love your law.

[119:164] Seven times each day I thank you for your righteous judgments.

[119:165] Those who love your law have perfect security, and there is nothing that can make them fall.

[119:166] I wait for you to save me, Lord, and I do what you command.

[119:167] I obey your teachings; I love them with all my heart.

[119:168] I obey your commands and your instructions; you see everything I do.

[119:169] Let my cry for help reach you, Lord! Give me understanding, as you have promised.

[119:170] Listen to my prayer, and save me according to your promise!

[119:171] I will always praise you, because you teach me your laws.

[119:172] I will sing about your law, because your commands are just.

[119:173] Always be ready to help me, because I follow your commands.

[119:174] How I long for your saving help, O Lord! I find happiness in your law.

[119:175] Give me life, so that I may praise you; may your instructions help me.

[119:176] I wander about like a lost sheep; so come and look for me, your servant, because I have not neglected your laws.

[120:1] When I was in trouble, I called to the Lord, and he answered me.

[120:2] Save me, Lord, from liars and deceivers.

[120:3] You liars, what will God do to you? How will he punish you?

[120:4] With a soldier's sharp arrows, with red-hot coals!

[120:5] Living among you is as bad as living in Meshech or among the people of Kedar.

[120:6] I have lived too long with people who hate peace!

[120:7] When I speak of peace, they are for war.

[121:1] I look to the mountains; where will my help come from?

[121:2] My help will come from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

[121:3] He will not let you fall; your protector is always awake.

[121:4] The protector of Israel never dozes or sleeps.

[121:5] The Lord will guard you; he is by your side to protect you.

[121:6] The sun will not hurt you during the day, nor the moon during the night.

[121:7] The Lord will protect you from all danger; he will keep you safe.

[121:8] He will protect you as you come and go now and forever.

[122:1] I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the Lord's house.”

[122:2] And now we are here, standing inside the gates of Jerusalem!

[122:3] Jerusalem is a city restored in beautiful order and harmony.

[122:4] This is where the tribes come, the tribes of Israel, to give thanks to the Lord according to his command.

[122:5] Here the kings of Israel sat to judge their people.

[122:6] Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.

[122:7] May there be peace inside your walls and safety in your palaces.”

[122:8] For the sake of my relatives and friends I say to Jerusalem, “Peace be with you!”

[122:9] For the sake of the house of the Lord our God I pray for your prosperity.

[123:1] Lord, I look up to you, up to heaven, where you rule.

[123:2] As a servant depends on his master, as a maid depends on her mistress, so we will keep looking to you, O Lord our God, until you have mercy on us.

[123:3] Be merciful to us, Lord, be merciful; we have been treated with so much contempt.

[123:4] We have been mocked too long by the rich and scorned by proud oppressors.