Psalm 119. XIX, XX, XXI, XXII.

From the Book of Divine Worship - The Psalter or Psalms of David - Contemporary - Twenty-sixth Day - Evening Prayer.

XIX. Clamavi in toto corde meo.

I call with my whole heart; *
answer me, O Lord, that I may keep your statutes.
I call to you; oh, that you would save me! *
I will keep your decrees.
Early in the morning I cry out to you, *
for in your word is my trust.
My eyes are open in the night watches, *
that I may meditate upon your promise.
Hear my voice, O Lord, according to your lovingkindness; *
according to your judgments, give me life.
They draw near who in malice persecute me; *
they are very far from your law.
You, O Lord, are near at hand, *
and all your commandments are true.
Long have I known from your decrees *
that you have established them for ever.

Behold my affliction and deliver me, *
for I do not forget your law.
Plead my cause and redeem me; *
according to your promise, give me life.
Deliverance is far from the wicked, *
for they do not study your statutes.
Great is your compassion, O Lord; *
preserve my life, according to your judgments.
There are many who persecute and oppress me, *
yet I have not swerved from your decrees.
I look with loathing at the faithless, *
for they have not kept your word.
See how I love your commandments! *
O Lord, in your mercy, preserve me.
The heart of your word is truth; *
all your righteous judgments endure for evermore.

Rulers have persecuted me without a cause, *
but my heart stands in awe of your word.
I am as glad because of your promise *
as one who finds great spoils.
As for lies, I hate and abhor them, *
but your law is my love.
Seven times a day do I praise you, *
because of your righteous judgments.
Great peace have they who love your law; *
for them there is no stumbling block.
I have hoped for your salvation, O Lord, *
and I have fulfilled your commandments.
I have kept your decrees *
and I have loved them deeply.
I have kept your commandments and decrees, *
for all my ways are before you.

Let my cry come before you, O Lord; *
give me understanding, according to your word.
Let my supplication come before you; *
deliver me, according to your promise.
My lips shall pour forth your praise, *
when you teach me your statutes.
My tongue shall sing of your promise, *
for all your commandments are righteous.
Let your hand be ready to help me, *
for I have chosen your commandments.
I long for your salvation, O Lord, *
and your law is my delight.
Let me live, and I will praise you, *
and let your judgments help me.
I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost; *
search for your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.

Notes:
*	An asterisk divides a verse of a Psalm in two portions for responsive reading