But you remain; your years do not come to an end.

They quickly forgot what he had done; they did not wait for his instructions.

They rejected the fruitful land; they did not believe his promise.

They grumbled in their tents; they did not obey the Lord.

He blessed them so that they became very numerous. He would not allow their cattle to decrease in number.

The Lord severely punished me, but he did not hand me over to death.

who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps.

I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions.

I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.

I keep your commands eagerly and without delay.

The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law.

I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me.

My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law.

I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

The enemies who chase me are numerous. Yet I do not turn aside from your rules.

The sun will not harm you by day, or the moon by night.

The Lord deserves praise, for he did not hand us over as prey to their teeth.

which cannot fill the reaper’s hand, or the lap of the one who gathers the grain!

O Lord, do I not hate those who hate you, and despise those who oppose you?

He plans ways to sin while he lies in bed; he is committed to a sinful lifestyle; he does not reject what is evil.