Psalm 119:141-151 (The Message)
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141
I'm too young to be important, but I don't forget what you tell me.
142
Your righteousness is eternally right, your revelation is the only truth.
143
Even though troubles came down on me hard, your commands always gave me delight.
144
The way you tell me to live is always right; help me understand it so I can live to the fullest.
145
I call out at the top of my lungs, "God! Answer! I'll do whatever you say."
146
I called to you, "Save me so I can carry out all your instructions."
147
I was up before sunrise, crying for help, hoping for a word from you.
148
I stayed awake all night, prayerfully pondering your promise.
149
In your love, listen to me; in your justice, God, keep me alive.
150
As those out to get me come closer and closer, they go farther and farther from the truth you reveal;
151
But you're the closest of all to me, God, and all your judgments true.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved. (The Message Bible Online)
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