English Revised Version

Psalms 119:57-77 English Revised Version (ERV)

57. The LORD is my portion: I have said that I would observe thy words.

58. I entreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.

59. I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

60. I made haste, and delayed not, to observe thy commandments.

61. The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; but I have not forgotten thy law.

62. At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

63. I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that observe thy precepts.

64. The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.

65. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.

66. Teach me good judgment and knowledge; for I have believed in thy commandments.

67. Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now I observe thy word.

68. Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

69. The proud have forged a lie against me: with my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.

70. Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.

71. It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

72. The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

73. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

74. They that fear thee shall see me and be glad; because I have hoped in thy word.

75. I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.

76. Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

77. Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.