Psalm 119:113-120

SAMEKH

113 I hate people who are not faithful to you.

I love your Law.

114 You are the safe place where I can hide.

You keep me safe like a soldier's shield.

I know that I can trust your word.

115 Go away from me, you evil people!

I will obey my God's commands.

116 Help me to be strong, Lord,

as your word promises.

I hope for you to help me,

so do not let me be ashamed.

117 Please help me so that I will be safe.

Then I will always obey your commands.

118 You refuse people who turn away from your laws.

You do not accept them,

because they speak lies to deceive people.

119 The wicked people in the world

are like rubbish to you.

So I choose to obey your rules.

120 I respect your great strength,

so that my body shakes with fear.

The laws that you use to judge people

make me afraid.