English Standard Version

Psalm 119:21-30 English Standard Version (ESV)

21. You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,who wander from your commandments.

22. Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies.

23. Even though princes sit plotting against me,your servant will meditate on your statutes.

24. Your testimonies are my delight;they are my counselors.

25. My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word!

26. When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes!

27. Make me understand the way of your precepts,and I will meditate on your wondrous works.

28. My soul melts away for sorrow;strengthen me according to your word!

29. Put false ways far from meand graciously teach me your law!

30. I have chosen the way of faithfulness;I set your rules before me.