Psalms 119:119-138 Modern English Version (MEV)

119. You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross;therefore I love Your testimonies.

120. My body trembles for fear of You,and I am afraid of Your judgments.

121. I have done what is right and just;do not abandon me to my oppressors.

122. Be true to Your servant for good;let not the proud ones oppress me.

123. My eyes long for Your deliveranceand for the promise of Your righteousness.

124. Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy,and teach me Your statutes.

125. I am Your servant; grant me understanding,that I may know Your testimonies.

126. It is time for You, O Lord, to act,for they have broken Your law.

127. Therefore I love Your commandmentsabove gold, even fine gold.

128. For I follow all Your precepts to be right,and I hate every false way.

129. Your testimonies are wonderful;therefore my soul keeps them.

130. The giving of Your words gives light;it grants understanding to the simple.

131. I opened my mouth and panted,for I long for Your commandments.

132. Look upon me, and be merciful to me,as You are for those who love Your name.

133. Order my steps according to Your word,and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

134. Deliver me from the oppression of man,so I will keep Your precepts.

135. Make Your face to shine upon Your servant,and teach me Your statutes.

136. Rivers of waters run down my eyes,because people do not keep Your law.

137. You are righteous, O Lord,and upright are Your judgments.

138. You have set Your testimonies in righteousnessand faithfulness.

Psalms 119