Psalms 119:121-152

I have done what is just and right;  do not leave me to my oppressors. Guarantee your servant’s well-being;  do not let the arrogant oppress me. My eyes grow weary  looking for your salvation and for your righteous promise. Deal with your servant based on your faithful love;  teach me your statutes. I am your servant;  give me understanding  so that I may know your decrees. It is time for the  Lord to act,  for they have violated your instruction. Since I love your commands  more than gold, even the purest gold, I carefully follow all your precepts  and hate every false way.  Your decrees are wondrous;  therefore I obey them.  The revelation of your words  brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced.  I open my mouth and pant  because I long for your commands. Turn to me and be gracious to me,  as is your practice toward those who love your name. Make my steps steady through your promise;  don’t let any sin dominate me.  Redeem me from human oppression,  and I will keep your precepts. Make your face shine on your servant,  and teach me your statutes.  My eyes pour out streams of tears  because people do not follow your instruction. You are righteous, Lord,  and your judgments are just. The decrees you issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy.  My anger overwhelms me because my foes forget your words.  Your word is completely pure,  and your servant loves it.  I am insignificant and despised,  but I do not forget your precepts.  Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your instruction is true.  Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but your commands are my delight.  Your decrees are righteous forever.  Give me understanding, and I will live. I call with all my heart; answer me,  Lord. I will obey your statutes.  I call to you; save me, and I will keep your decrees.  I rise before dawn and cry out for help;  I put my hope in your word. I am awake through each watch of the night to meditate on your promise.  In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice. Lord, give me life in keeping with your justice.  Those who pursue evil plans  , come near; they are far from your instruction. You are near, Lord,  and all your commands are true.  Long ago I learned from your decrees that you have established them forever.