PSALMS 119: 17-24

THE LAW OF THE LORD

Be good to me, Your servant

so that I may live and obey Your teachings.

Open my eyes, so that I may see

the wonderful truths in your law.

I am here on earth for just a little while;

do not hide your commands from me.

My heart aches with longing;

I want to know Your judgments at all times.

You reprimand the proud;

cursed are those who disobey Your commands.

Free me from their insults and scorn,

because I have kept Your laws.

The rulers meet and plot against me,

but I will study your teachings.

Your instructions give me pleasure;

They are my advisers.