Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Psalms 119:82-97 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

82. I am worn out from waitingfor you to keep your word.When will you have mercy?

83. My life is wasting awaylike a dried up wineskin,but I have not forgottenyour teachings.

84. I am your servant!How long must I suffer?When will you punishthose troublemakers?

85. Those proud people rejectyour teachings,and they dig pitsfor me to fall in.

86. Your laws can be trusted!Protect me from cruel liars.

87. They have almost killed me,but I have been faithfulto your teachings.

88. Show that you love meand let me live,so that I may obey allof your commands.

89. Our Lord, you are eternal!Your word will last as longas the heavens.

90. You remain faithfulin every generation,and the earth you createdwill keep standing firm.

91. All things are your servants,and the laws you madeare still in effect today.

92. If I had not found happinessin obeying your Law,I would have died in misery.

93. I won't ever forgetyour teachings,because you give me new lifeby following them.

94. I belong to you,and I have respected your laws,so keep me safe.

95. Brutal enemies are waitingto ambush and destroy me,but I obey your rules.

96. Nothing is completely perfect,except your teachings.

97. I deeply love your Law!I think about it all day.