Scripture Text (NRSV)
119:137 You are righteous, O LORD, and your judgments are right.
119:138 You have appointed your decrees in righteousness and in all
faithfulness.
119:139 My zeal consumes me because my foes forget your words.
119:140 Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.
119:141 I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.
119:142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your
law is the truth.
119:143 Trouble and anguish have come upon me, but your commandments
are my delight.
119:144 Your decrees are righteous forever; give me understanding that
I may live.