If your teachings had not made me happy, then I would have died in my misery.
Everything written long ago was written to teach us so that we would have confidence through the endurance and encouragement which the Scriptures give us.
Trouble and hardship have found me, but your commandments ⌞still⌟ make me happy.
Let your compassion reach me so that I may live, because your teachings make me happy.
Indeed, your written instructions make me happy. They are my best friends.
I believe that I will see the goodness of the Lord in this world of the living.
Your laws make me happy. I never forget your word.
This is my comfort in my misery: Your promise gave me a new life.