New English Translation

Psalms 119:150-167 New English Translation (NET)

150. Those who are eager to do wrong draw near;they are far from your law.

151. You are near, O Lord,and all your commands are reliable.

152. I learned long ago thatyou ordained your rules to last.ר (Resh)

153. See my pain and rescue me!For I do not forget your law.

154. Fight for me and defend me!Revive me with your word!

155. The wicked have no chance for deliverance,for they do not seek your statutes.

156. Your compassion is great, O Lord.Revive me, as you typically do!

157. The enemies who chase me are numerous.Yet I do not turn aside from your rules.

158. I take note of the treacherous and despise them,because they do not keep your instructions.

159. See how I love your precepts!O Lord, revive me with your loyal love!

160. Your instructions are totally reliable;all your just regulations endure.שׂ/שׁ (Sin/Shin)

161. Rulers pursue me for no reason,yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions.

162. I rejoice in your instructions,like one who finds much plunder.

163. I hate and despise deceit;I love your law.

164. Seven times a day I praise youbecause of your just regulations.

165. Those who love your law are completely secure;nothing causes them to stumble.

166. I hope for your deliverance, O Lord,and I obey your commands.

167. I keep your rules;I love them greatly.