Psalm 119:113-128

New Living Translation

¹¹³ I hate those with divided loyalties,
    but I love your instructions.
¹¹⁴ You are my refuge and my shield;
    your word is my source of hope.
¹¹⁵ Get out of my life, you evil-minded people,
    for I intend to obey the commands of my God.
¹¹⁶ Lord, sustain me as you promised, that I may live!
    Do not let my hope be crushed.
¹¹⁷ Sustain me, and I will be rescued;
    then I will meditate continually on your decrees.
¹¹⁸ But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees.
    They are only fooling themselves.
¹¹⁹ You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum;
    no wonder I love to obey your laws!
¹²⁰ I tremble in fear of you;
    I stand in awe of your regulations.

¹²¹ Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies,
    for I have done what is just and right.
¹²² Please guarantee a blessing for me.
    Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!
¹²³ My eyes strain to see your rescue,
    to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.
¹²⁴ I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love,
    and teach me your decrees.
¹²⁵ Give discernment to me, your servant;
    then I will understand your laws.
¹²⁶ Lord, it is time for you to act,
    for these evil people have violated your instructions.
¹²⁷ Truly, I love your commands
    more than gold, even the finest gold.
¹²⁸ Each of your commandments is right.
    That is why I hate every false way.