New English Translation

Psalms 119:69-83 New English Translation (NET)

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.

76. May your loyal love console me,as you promised your servant.

77. May I experience your compassion, so I might live!For I find delight in your law.

78. May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me!But I meditate on your precepts.

79. May your loyal followers turn to me,those who know your rules.

80. May I be fully committed to your statutes,so that I might not be ashamed.כ (Kaf)

81. I desperately long for your deliverance.I find hope in your word.

82. My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled.I say, “When will you comfort me?”

83. For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke.I do not forget your statutes.