English Standard Version

Psalm 119:136-144 English Standard Version (ESV)

136. My eyes shed streams of tears,because people do not keep your law.

137. Righteous are you, O Lord,and right are your rules.

138. You have appointed your testimonies in righteousnessand in all faithfulness.

139. My zeal consumes me,because my foes forget your words.

140. Your promise is well tried,and your servant loves it.

141. I am small and despised,yet I do not forget your precepts.

142. Your righteousness is righteous forever,and your law is true.

143. Trouble and anguish have found me out,but your commandments are my delight.

144. Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.