Old Testament

Psalms 119:136-147 Metrical Psalms 1650 (MP1650)

136. Rivers of waters from mine eyesdid run down, when I sawHow wicked men run on in sin,and do not keep thy law.

137. O Lord, thou art most righteous;thy judgments are upright.

138. Thy testimonies thou command'stmost faithful are and right.

139. My zeal hath ev'n consumed me,because mine enemiesThy holy words forgotten have,and do thy laws despise.

140. Thy word's most pure, therefore on itthy servant's love is set.

141. Small, and despis'd I am, yet Ithy precepts not forget.

142. Thy righteousness is righteousnesswhich ever doth endure:Thy holy law, Lord, also isthe very truth most pure.

143. Trouble and anguish have me found,and taken hold on me:Yet in my trouble my delightthy just commandments be.

144. Eternal righteousness is inthy testimonies all:Lord, to me understanding give,and ever live I shall.

145. With my whole heart I cry'd, Lord, hear;I will thy word obey.

146. I cry'd to thee; save me, and Iwill keep thy laws alway.

147. I of the morning did preventthe dawning, and did cry:For all mine expectationdid on thy word rely.

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