New English Translation

Psalms 119:115-133 New English Translation (NET)

115. Turn away from me, you evil men,so that I can observe the commands of my God.

116. Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live.Do not disappoint me!

117. Support me, so that I will be delivered.Then I will focus on your statutes continually.

118. You despise all who stray from your statutes,for they are deceptive and unreliable.

119. You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag.Therefore I love your rules.

120. My body trembles because I fear you;I am afraid of your judgments.ע (Ayin)

121. I do what is fair and right.Do not abandon me to my oppressors!

122. Guarantee the welfare of your servant!Do not let the arrogant oppress me!

123. My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance,for your reliable promise to be fulfilled.

124. Show your servant your loyal love!Teach me your statutes!

125. I am your servant. Give me insight,so that I can understand your rules.

126. It is time for the Lord to act – they break your law!

127. For this reason I love your commandsmore than gold, even purest gold.

128. For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts.I hate all deceitful actions.פ (Pe)

129. Your rules are marvelous.Therefore I observe them.

130. Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines.They give insight to the untrained.

131. I open my mouth and pant,because I long for your commands.

132. Turn toward me and extend mercy to me,as you typically do to your loyal followers.

133. Direct my steps by your word!Do not let any sin dominate me!