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[119:81] I am worn out, Lord, waiting for you to save me; I place my trust in your word.

[119:82] My eyes are tired from watching for what you promised, while I ask, “When will you help me?”

[119:83] I am as useless as a discarded wineskin; yet I have not forgotten your commands.

[119:84] How much longer must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me?

[119:85] The proud, who do not obey your law, have dug pits to trap me.

[119:86] Your commandments are all trustworthy; people persecute me with lies—help me!

[119:87] They have almost succeeded in killing me, but I have not neglected your commands.

[119:88] Because of your constant love be good to me, so that I may obey your laws.

[119:89] Your word, O Lord, will last forever; it is eternal in heaven.

[119:90] Your faithfulness endures through all the ages; you have set the earth in place, and it remains.

[119:91] All things remain to this day because of your command, because they are all your servants.

[119:92] If your law had not been the source of my joy, I would have died from my sufferings.

[119:93] I will never neglect your instructions, because by them you have kept me alive.

[119:94] I am yours—save me! I have tried to obey your commands.

[119:95] The wicked are waiting to kill me, but I will meditate on your laws.

[119:96] I have learned that everything has limits; but your commandment is perfect.

[119:97] How I love your law! I think about it all day long.

[119:98] Your commandment is with me all the time and makes me wiser than my enemies.

[119:99] I understand more than all my teachers, because I meditate on your instructions.

[119:100] I have greater wisdom than those who are old, because I obey your commands.

[119:101] I have avoided all evil conduct, because I want to obey your word.

[119:102] I have not neglected your instructions, because you yourself are my teacher.

[119:103] How sweet is the taste of your instructions— sweeter even than honey!

[119:104] I gain wisdom from your laws, and so I hate all bad conduct.

[119:105] Your word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path.

[119:106] I will keep my solemn promise to obey your just instructions.

[119:107] My sufferings, Lord, are terrible indeed; keep me alive, as you have promised.

[119:108] Accept my prayer of thanks, O Lord, and teach me your commands.

[119:109] I am always ready to risk my life; I have not forgotten your law.

[119:110] The wicked lay a trap for me, but I have not disobeyed your commands.

[119:111] Your commandments are my eternal possession; they are the joy of my heart.

[119:112] I have decided to obey your laws until the day I die.

[119:113] I hate those who are not completely loyal to you, but I love your law.

[119:114] You are my defender and protector; I put my hope in your promise.

[119:115] Go away from me, you sinful people. I will obey the commands of my God.

[119:116] Give me strength, as you promised, and I shall live; don't let me be disappointed in my hope!

[119:117] Hold me, and I will be safe, and I will always pay attention to your commands.

[119:118] You reject everyone who disobeys your laws; their deceitful schemes are useless.

[119:119] You treat all the wicked like rubbish, and so I love your instructions.

[119:120] Because of you I am afraid; I am filled with fear because of your judgments.

[119:121] I have done what is right and good; don't abandon me to my enemies!

[119:122] Promise that you will help your servant; don't let the arrogant oppress me!

[119:123] My eyes are tired from watching for your saving help, for the deliverance you promised.

[119:124] Treat me according to your constant love, and teach me your commands.

[119:125] I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your teachings.

[119:126] Lord, it is time for you to act, because people are disobeying your law.

[119:127] I love your commands more than gold, more than the finest gold.

[119:128] And so I follow all your instructions; I hate all wrong ways.

[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.