141 Though I am lowly and despised,     I do not forget your precepts. 142 Your righteousness is everlasting     and your law is true. 143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,     but your commands give me delight. 144 Your statutes are always righteous;     give me understanding that I may live.  [NIV]   Well, I managed to continue my Lenten... Continue Reading →

137 You are right and you do right, God;     your decisions are right on target. 138 You rightly instruct us in how to live     ever faithful to you. 139 My rivals nearly did me in,     they persistently ignored your commandments. 140 Your promise has been tested through and through,     and I, your servant, love it... Continue Reading →

133 Set my steps in Your Word. Do not let sin rule over me. 134 Set me free from the power of man, and I will obey Your Law. 135 Make Your face shine upon Your servant and teach me Your Law. 136 Tears flow from my eyes because of those who do not keep Your Law.  [New Life... Continue Reading →

129 Your teachings are wonderful;     I obey them with all my heart. 130 The explanation of your teachings gives light     and brings wisdom to the ignorant. 131 In my desire for your commands     I pant with open mouth. 132 Turn to me and have mercy on me     as you do on all those who love you.   The second... Continue Reading →

125 I am your servant. Give me wisdom     so I can understand your rules. 126 Lord, it is time for you to do something,     because people have disobeyed your teachings. 127 I love your commands     more than the purest gold. 128 I respect all your orders,     so I hate lying ways. [New Century Vision]   I cannot grab a... Continue Reading →

121 I have done what is right and fair.     So don’t leave me to those who treat me badly. 122 Make sure that everything goes well with me.     Don’t let proud people treat me badly. 123 My eyes grow tired as I look to you to save me.     Please save me as you have promised. 124 Be good to... Continue Reading →

117 Hold me safe above the heads of all my enemies; then I can continue to obey your laws. 118 But you have rejected all who reject your laws. They are only fooling themselves. 119 The wicked are the scum you skim off and throw away; no wonder I love to obey your laws! 120 I tremble in fear... Continue Reading →

113 I hate double-minded people,     but I love your law. 114 You are my refuge and my shield;     I have put my hope in your word. 115 Away from me, you evildoers,     that I may keep the commands of my God! 116 Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I shall live;     do not let my hopes... Continue Reading →

109 I hold my life in my hand continually,     but I do not forget your law. 110 The wicked have laid a snare for me,     but I do not stray from your precepts. 111 Your decrees are my heritage forever;     they are the joy of my heart. 112 I incline my heart to perform your statutes     forever, to the... Continue Reading →