Psalm 119:143

Contemporary English Version 1995

I am in deep distress, but I love your teachings.

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and I have always treasured his teachings.

I am in terrible pain! Save me, Lord, as you have promised.

From a sea of troubles I cry out to you, Lord.

I love to obey your Law! Have mercy and let me live.

I love your commands! They bring me happiness.

I will take pleasure in your laws and remember your words.

Death attacked from all sides, and I was captured by its painful chains. But when I was really hurting,

Jesus said: My food is to do what God wants! He is the one who sent me, and I must finish the work that he gave me to do.