106. I have sworn [an oath] and have confirmed it, that I will keep Your righteous ordinances [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying them]. [Neh. 10:29.]
107. I am sorely afflicted; renew and quicken me [give me life], O Lord, according to Your word!
108. Accept, I beseech You, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me Your ordinances. [Hos. 14:2; Heb. 13:15.]
109. My life is continually in my hand, yet I do not forget Your law.
110. The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I do not stray from Your precepts.
111. Your testimonies have I taken as a heritage forever, for they are the rejoicing of my heart. [Deut. 33:4.]
112. I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes forever, even to the end.
113. I hate the thoughts of undecided [in religion], double-minded people, but Your law do I love.
114. You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. [Ps. 32:7; 91:1.]
115. Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying them]. [Ps. 6:8; 139:19; Matt. 7:23.]
116. Uphold me according to Your promise, that I may live; and let me not be put to shame in my hope! [Ps. 25:2; Rom. 5:5; 9:33; 10:11.]
117. Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for Your statutes continually!
118. You spurn and set at nought all those who stray from Your statutes, for their own lying deceives them and their tricks are in vain.
119. You put away and count as dross all the wicked of the earth [for there is no true metal in them]; therefore I love Your testimonies.
120. My flesh trembles and shudders for fear and reverential, worshipful awe of You, and I am afraid and in dread of Your judgments.
121. I have done justice and righteousness; leave me not to those who would oppress me.