God's Word Translation

Psalms 119:51-67 God's Word Translation (GW)

51. Arrogant people have mocked me with cruelty,yet I have not turned away from your teachings.

52. I remembered your regulations from long ago, O Lord,and I found comfort ⌊in them⌋.

53. I am burning with anger because of wicked people,who abandon your teachings.

54. Your laws have become like psalms to mein this place where I am only a foreigner.

55. At night I remember your name, O Lord,and I follow your teachings.

56. This has happened to mebecause I have obeyed your guiding principles.

57. You are my inheritance, O Lord.I promised to hold on to your words.

58. With all my heart I want to win your favor.Be kind to me as you promised.

59. I have thought about my life,and I have directed my feet back to your written instructions.

60. Without any hesitation I hurry to obey your commandments.

61. ⌊Though⌋ the ropes of wicked people are tied around me,I never forget your teachings.

62. At midnight I wake up to give thanks to youfor the regulations, which are based on your righteousness.

63. I am a friend to everyone who fears youand to everyone who follows your guiding principles.

64. Your mercy, O Lord, fills the earth.Teach me your laws.

65. You have treated me well, O Lord,as you promised.

66. Teach me ⌊to use⌋ good judgment and knowledge,because I believe in your commandments.

67. Before you made me suffer, I used to wander off,but now I hold on to your word.