New English Translation

Psalms 119:59-75 New English Translation (NET)

59. I consider my actionsand follow your rules.

60. I keep your commandseagerly and without delay.

61. The ropes of the wicked tighten around me,but I do not forget your law.

62. In the middle of the night I arise to thank youfor your just regulations.

63. I am a friend to all your loyal followers,and to those who keep your precepts.

64. O Lord, your loyal love fills the earth.Teach me your statutes!ט (Tet)

65. You are good to your servant,O Lord, just as you promised.

66. Teach me proper discernment and understanding!For I consider your commands to be reliable.

67. Before I was afflicted I used to stray off,but now I keep your instructions.

68. You are good and you do good.Teach me your statutes!

69. Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies,but I observe your precepts with all my heart.

70. Their hearts are calloused,but I find delight in your law.

71. It was good for me to suffer,so that I might learn your statutes.

72. The law you have revealed is more important to methan thousands of pieces of gold and silver.י (Yod)

73. Your hands made me and formed me.Give me understanding so that I might learn your commands.

74. Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me,for I find hope in your word.

75. I know, Lord, that your regulations are just.You disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me.