Psalms 119:153-176

Consider my affliction and rescue me,  for I have not forgotten your instruction.  Champion my cause and redeem me;  give me life as you promised. Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not study your statutes.  Your compassions are many,  LORD;  give me life according to your judgments. My persecutors and foes are many.  I have not turned from your decrees.  I have seen the disloyal  and feel disgust  because they do not keep your word. Consider how I love your precepts; LORD, give me life according to your faithful love.  The entirety of your word is truth, each of your righteous judgments endures forever.  Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears only your word.  I rejoice over your promise  like one who finds vast treasure. I hate and abhor falsehood,  but I love your instruction.  I praise you seven times a day for your righteous judgments.  Abundant peace belongs to those  who love your instruction; nothing makes them stumble.  LORD, I hope for your salvation  and carry out your commands. I obey your decrees and love them greatly.  I obey your precepts and decrees, for all my ways are before you.  Let my cry reach you, LORD;  give me understanding according to your word.  Let my plea reach you;  rescue me according to your promise.  My lips pour out praise,  for you teach me your statutes.  My tongue sings about your promise,  for all your commands are righteous.  May your hand be ready to help me,  for I have chosen your precepts.  I long for your salvation, LORD, and your instruction is my delight.  Let me live, and I will praise you;  may your judgments help me. I wander like a lost sheep;  seek your servant,  for I do not forget your commands.