Psalm 119:143

A Conservative Version

Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me. Thy commandments are my delight.

See the chapter Copy

I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips, I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

I am afflicted very much. Revive me, O LORD, according to thy word.

Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O LORD.

Let thy tender mercies come to me that I may live, for thy law is my delight.

And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

I will delight myself in thy statutes. I will not forget thy word.

The cords of death encompassed me, and the pains of Sheol got hold upon me. I found trouble and sorrow.

Jesus says to them, My food is that I do the will of him who sent me, and may finish his work.