Psalms 119:138-157 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

138. All your teachings are trueand trustworthy.

139. It upsets me greatlywhen my enemies neglectyour 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 themand live.

145. I pray to you, Lord!Please answer me.I promise to obey your laws.

146. I beg you to save me,so I can follow your rules.

147. Even before sunrise,I pray for your help,and I put my hopein what you have said.

148. I lie awake at night,thinking of your promises.

149. Show that you love me, Lord,and answer my prayer.Please do the right thingand save my life.

150. People who disobey your Lawhave made evil plansand want to hurt me,

151. but you are with me,and all your commandscan be trusted.

152. From studying your laws,I found out long agothat you made themto last for ever.

153. I have not forgotten your Law!Look at the trouble I am in,and rescue me.

154. Be my defender and protector!Keep your promiseand save my life.

155. Evil people won't obey you,and so they have no hopeof being saved.

156. You are merciful, Lord!Please do the right thingand save my life.

157. I have a lot of brutal enemies,but still I never turnfrom your laws.

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