New International Reader's Version

Psalm 119:57-68 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

57. Lord, you are everything I need. I have promised to obey your words.

58. I have looked to you with all my heart. Be kind to me as you have promised.

59. I have thought about the way I live. And I have decided to follow your covenant laws.

60. I won't waste any time. I will be quick to obey your commands.

61. Evil people may tie me up with ropes. But I won't forget to obey your law.

62. At midnight I get up to give you thanks because your decisions are very fair.

63. I'm a friend to everyone who has respect for you. I'm a friend to everyone who follows your rules.

64. Lord, the earth is filled with your love. Teach me your orders.

65. Lord, be good to me as you have promised.

66. Increase my knowledge and give me good sense, because I believe in your commands.

67. Before I went through suffering, I went down the wrong path. But now I obey your word.

68. You are good, and what you do is good. Teach me your orders.