Psalm 119:151

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

But thou art near, O Lord, and all thy commandments are true.

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The Lord is near to all who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth.

Thy righteousness is righteous for ever, and thy law is true.

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit.

“Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanu-el” (which means, God with us).

Thou knowest when I sit down and when I rise up; thou discernest my thoughts from afar.

We give thanks to thee, O God; we give thanks; we call on thy name and recount thy wondrous deeds.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Thou hast appointed thy testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.

For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us, whenever we call upon him?

Thy testimonies are righteous for ever; give me understanding that I may live.