117. Hold me up, that I may be safeand have regard for your statutes continually!
118. You spurn all who go astray from your statutes,for their cunning is in vain.
119. All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross,therefore I love your testimonies.
120. My flesh trembles for fear of you,and I am afraid of your judgments.
121. I have done what is just and right;do not leave me to my oppressors.
122. Give your servant a pledge of good;let not the insolent oppress me.
123. My eyes long for your salvationand for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
124. Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,and teach me your statutes.
125. I am your servant; give me understanding,that I may know your testimonies!
126. It is time for the Lord to act,for your law has been broken.
127. Therefore I love your commandmentsabove gold, above fine gold.
128. Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right;I hate every false way.
129. Your testimonies are wonderful;therefore my soul keeps them.
130. The unfolding of your words gives light;it imparts understanding to the simple.
131. I open my mouth and pant,because I long for your commandments.
132. Turn to me and be gracious to me,as is your way with those who love your name.
133. Keep steady my steps according to your promise,and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
134. Redeem me from man’s oppression,that I may keep your precepts.