121
I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
122
Be surety for thy servant for good; let not the godless oppress me.
123
My eyes fail with watching for thy salvation, and for the fulfilment of thy righteous promise.
124
Deal with thy servant according to thy steadfast love, and teach me thy statutes.
125
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies!
126
It is time for the LORD to act, for thy law has been broken.
127
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, above fine gold.
128
Therefore I direct my steps by all thy precepts; I hate every false way.
129
Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.
130
The unfolding of thy words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
131
With open mouth I pant, because I long for thy commandments.
132
Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is thy wont toward those who love thy name.
133
Keep steady my steps according to thy promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
134
Redeem me from man's oppression, that I may keep thy precepts.
135
Make thy face shine upon thy servant, and teach me thy statutes.
136
My eyes shed streams of tears, because men do not keep thy law.
137
Righteous art thou, O LORD, and right are thy judgments.
138
Thou hast appointed thy testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.
139
My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget thy words.
140
Thy promise is well tried, and thy servant loves it.
141
I am small and despised, yet I do not forget thy precepts.
142
Thy righteousness is righteous for ever, and thy law is true.
143
Trouble and anguish have come upon me, but thy commandments are my delight.
144
Thy testimonies are righteous for ever; give me understanding that I may live.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version)