Catholic Public Domain Version

Psalm 118:120-133 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

120. Pierce my flesh with your fear, for I am afraid of your judgments.

121. AIN. I have accomplished judgment and justice. Do not hand me over to those who slander me.

122. Uphold your servant in what is good. And do not allow the arrogant to slander me.

123. My eyes have failed in your salvation and in the eloquence of your justice.

124. Deal with your servant according to your mercy, and teach me your justifications.

125. I am your servant. Give me understanding, so that I may know your testimonies.

126. It is time to act, O Lord. They have dissipated your law.

127. Therefore, I have loved your commandments beyond gold and topaz.

128. Because of this, I was directed toward all your commandments. I held hatred for every iniquitous way.

129. PHE. Your testimonies are wonderful. Therefore, my soul has been examined by them.

130. The declaration of your words illuminates, and it gives understanding to little ones.

131. I opened my mouth and drew breath, for I desired your commandments.

132. Gaze upon me and be merciful to me, according to the judgment of those who love your name.

133. Direct my steps according to your eloquence, and let no injustice rule over me.