129Your written instructions are miraculous. That is why I obey them.
130Your word is a doorway that lets in light, and it helps gullible people understand.
131I open my mouth and pant because I long for your commandments.
132Turn toward me, and have pity on me as you have pledged to do for those who love your name.
133Make my steps secure through your promise, and do not let any sin control me.
134Save me from human oppression so that I may obey your guiding principles.
135Smile on me, and teach me your laws.
136Streams of tears flow from my eyes because others do not follow your teachings.
137You are righteous, O LORD, and your regulations are fair.
138You have issued your written instructions. They are fair and completely dependable.
139My devotion [for your words] consumes me, because my enemies have forgotten your words.
140Your promise has been thoroughly tested, and I love it.
141I am unimportant and despised, [yet] I never forget your guiding principles.
142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your teachings are reliable.
143Trouble and hardship have found me, but your commandments [still] make me happy.
144Your written instructions are always right. Help me understand [them] so that I will live.
145I have called out with all my heart. Answer me, O LORD. I want to obey your laws.
146I have called out. Save me, so that I can obey your written instructions.
147I got up before dawn, and I cried out for help. My hope is based on your word.
148My eyes are wide-open throughout the nighttime hours to reflect on your word.
149In keeping with your mercy, hear my voice. O LORD, give me a new life guided by your regulations.
150Those who carry out plots against me are near, [yet] they are far away from your teachings.
151You are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are reliable.
152Long ago I learned from your written instructions that you made them to last forever.
153Look at my misery, and rescue me, because I have never forgotten your teachings.
154Plead my case [for me], and save me. Give me a new life as you promised.
155Wicked people are far from being saved, because they have not searched for your laws.
156Your acts of compassion are many in number, O LORD. Give me a new life guided by your regulations.
157I have many persecutors and opponents, [yet] I have not turned away from your written instructions.
158I have seen traitors, and I am filled with disgust. They have not accepted your promise.
159See how I have loved your guiding principles! O LORD, in keeping with your mercy, give me a new life.
160There is nothing but truth in your word, and all of your righteous regulations endure forever.
161Influential people have persecuted me for no reason, but it is only your words that fill my heart with terror.
162I find joy in your promise like someone who finds a priceless treasure.
163I hate lying; I am disgusted with it. I love your teachings.
164Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous regulations.
165There is lasting peace for those who love your teachings. Nothing can make those people stumble.
166I have waited with hope for you to save me, O LORD. I have carried out your commandments.
167I have obeyed your written instructions. I have loved them very much.
168I have followed your guiding principles and your written instructions, because my whole life is in front of you.
169Let my cry for help come into your presence, O LORD. Help me understand as you promised.
170Let my plea for mercy come into your presence. Rescue me as you promised.
171Let my lips pour out praise because you teach me your laws.
172Let my tongue sing about your promise because all your commandments are fair.
173Let your hand help me because I have chosen [to follow]your guiding principles.
174I have longed for you to save me, O LORD, and your teachings make me happy.
175Let my soul have new life so that it can praise you. Let your regulations help me.
176I have wandered away like a lost lamb. Search for me, because I have never forgotten your commandments.
