Common English Bible CEB
New Revised Standard NRS
137 LORD, you are righteous, and your rules are right.
137
You are righteous, O Lord, and your judgments are right.
138 The laws you commanded are righteous, completely trustworthy.
138
You have appointed your decrees in righteousness and in all faithfulness.
139 Anger consumes me because my enemies have forgotten what you've said.
139
My zeal consumes me because my foes forget your words.
140 Your word has been tried and tested; your servant loves your word!
140
Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.
141 I'm insignificant and unpopular, but I don't forget your precepts.
141
I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.
142 Your righteousness lasts forever! Your Instruction is true!
142
Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is the truth.
143 Stress and strain have caught up with me, but your commandments are my joy!
143
Trouble and anguish have come upon me, but your commandments are my delight.
144 Your laws are righteous forever. Help me understand so I can live!
144
Your decrees are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.
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