New Century Version

Psalms 119:48-62 New Century Version (NCV)

48. I praise your commands, which I love,and I think about your demands.

49. Remember your promise to me, your servant;it gives me hope.

50. When I suffer, this comforts me:Your promise gives me life.

51. Proud people always make fun of me,but I do not reject your teachings.

52. I remember your laws from long ago,and they comfort me, Lord.

53. I become angry with wicked peoplewho do not keep your teachings.

54. I sing about your demandswherever I live.

55. Lord, I remember you at night,and I will obey your teachings.

56. This is what I do:I follow your orders.

57. Lord, you are my share in life;I have promised to obey your words.

58. I prayed to you with all my heart.Have mercy on me as you have promised.

59. I thought about my life,and I decided to follow your rules.

60. I hurried and did not waitto obey your commands.

61. Wicked people have tied me up,but I have not forgotten your teachings.

62. In the middle of the night, I get up to thank youbecause your laws are right.