Psalms 119:17-32

Be good to your servant so I can go on living and keeping your word. Open my eyes so I can examine the wonders of your Instruction! I’m an immigrant in the land. Don’t hide your commandments from me! I’m worn out by longing every minute for your rules! You rebuke the arrogant, accursed people who stray from your commandments. Take all their insults and contempt away from me because I’ve kept your laws! Even if rulers gather and scheme against me, your servant will contemplate your statutes! Yes, your laws are my joy— they are my most trusted advisors! My life is stuck in the dirt. Now make me live again according to your promise! I confessed my ways and you answered me. Now teach me your statutes! Help me understand what your precepts are about so I can contemplate your wondrous works! My spirit sags because of grief. Now raise me up according to your promise! Remove all false ways from me; show mercy to me by means of your Instruction. I’ve chosen the way of faithfulness; I’m set on your rules. I’m holding tight to your laws, LORD. Please don’t let me be put to shame. I run the same path as your commandments because you give my heart insight.