119 ¹⁶⁹ Let my cry come before you, O Yahweh;
give me understanding according to your word!
119 ¹⁷⁰ Let my supplication come before you;
deliver me according to your word.
119 ¹⁷¹ My lips will pour forth praise
that you teach me your statutes.
119 ¹⁷² My tongue will sing of your word,
for all your commandments are right.
119 ¹⁷³ Let your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen your precepts.
119 ¹⁷⁴ I long for your salvation, O Yahweh,
and your law is my delight.
119 ¹⁷⁵ Let me live, that I may praise you,
and let your ordinances help me.
119 ¹⁷⁶ I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant,
for I do not forget your commandments.