Psalms 119:121-124

Context

ע (Ayin)

119:121 I do what is fair and right.¹

Do not abandon me to my oppressors!

119:122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant!²

Do not let the arrogant oppress me!

119:123 My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance,³

for your reliable promise to be fulfilled.⁴

119:124 Show your servant your loyal love!⁵

Teach me your statutes!

[119:121] ¹tn Heb “do justice and righteousness.”

[119:122] ²tn Heb “be surety for your servant for good.”

[119:123] ³tn Heb “my eyes fail for your deliverance.” The psalmist has intently kept his eyes open, looking for God to intervene, but now his eyes are watery and bloodshot, impairing his vision. See the similar phrase in v. 82.

[119:123] ⁴tn Heb “and for the word of your faithfulness.”

[119:124] ⁵tn Heb “do with your servant according to your loyal love.”