117. Strengthen me that I may be safe,ever to contemplate your statutes.
118. You reject all who stray from your statutes,for vain is their deceit.
119. Like dross you regard all the wicked on earth;therefore I love your testimonies.
120. My flesh shudders with dread of you;I fear your judgments.
121. I have fulfilled your righteous judgment;do not abandon me to my oppressors.
122. Guarantee your servant’s welfare;do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123. My eyes long to see your salvationand the promise of your righteousness.
124. Act with mercy toward your servant;teach me your statutes.
125. I am your servant; give me discernmentthat I may know your testimonies.
126. It is time for the Lord to act;they have disobeyed your law.
127. Truly I love your commandmentsmore than gold, more than the finest gold.
128. Thus, I follow all your precepts;every wrong way I hate.
129. Wonderful are your testimonies;therefore I keep them.
130. The revelation of your words sheds light,gives understanding to the simple.
131. I sigh with open mouth,yearning for your commandments.