Psalm 119

² Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.

³ they do no wrong but follow his ways.

¹⁹ I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.

²⁸ My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.

⁴⁵ I will walk about in freedom, or I have sought out your precepts.

⁵⁰ My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.

⁵¹ The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.

⁶⁵ Do good to your servant according to your word, Lord.

⁷¹ It was good for me to be afflictedso that I might learn your decrees.

⁷⁵ I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

⁷⁹ May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.

¹¹⁴ You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.