Common English Bible

Psalms 119:134-144 Common English Bible (CEB)

134. Redeem me from the people who oppress meso I can keep your precepts.

135. Shine your face on your servant,and teach me your statutes.

136. Rivers of tears stream from my eyesbecause your Instruction isn’t being kept.

137. Lord, you are righteous,and your rules are right.

138. The laws you commanded are righteous,completely trustworthy.

139. Anger consumes mebecause my enemies have forgotten what you’ve said.

140. Your word has been tried and tested;your servant loves your word!

141. I’m insignificant and unpopular,but I don’t forget your precepts.

142. Your righteousness lasts forever!Your Instruction is true!

143. Stress and strain have caught up with me,but your commandments are my joy!

144. Your laws are righteous forever.Help me understand so I can live!