Common English Bible CEB
New International Version NIV
137 LORD, you are righteous, and your rules are right.
137
You are righteous, LORD, and your laws are right.
138 The laws you commanded are righteous, completely trustworthy.
138
The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.
139 Anger consumes me because my enemies have forgotten what you've said.
139
My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.
140 Your word has been tried and tested; your servant loves your word!
140
Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
141 I'm insignificant and unpopular, but I don't forget your precepts.
141
Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.
142 Your righteousness lasts forever! Your Instruction is true!
142
Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.
143 Stress and strain have caught up with me, but your commandments are my joy!
143
Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.
144 Your laws are righteous forever. Help me understand so I can live!
144
Your statutes are always righteous; give me understanding that I may live.
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