Afternoon Prayer

Psalm 119:97-120 97Oh, how I love your law! * all the day long it is in my mind. 98Your commandment has made me wiser than my enemies, * and it is always with me. 99I have more understanding than all my teachers, * for your decrees are my study. 100I am wiser than the elders, * because I observe your commandments. 101I restrain my feet from every evil way, * that I may keep your word. 102I do not shrink from your judgments, * because you yourself have taught me. 103How sweet are your words to my taste! * they are sweeter than honey to my mouth. 104Through your commandments I gain understanding; * therefore I hate every lying way. Nun Lucerna pedibus meis 105Your word is a lantern to my feet * and a light upon my path. 106I have sworn and am determined * to keep your righteous judgments. 107I am deeply troubled; * preserve my life, O LORD, according to your word. 108Accept, O LORD, the willing tribute of my lips, * and teach me your judgments. 109My life is always in my hand, * yet I do not forget your law. 110The wicked have set a trap for me, * but I have not strayed from your commandments. 111Your decrees are my inheritance for ever; * truly, they are the joy of my heart. 112I have applied my heart to fulfill your statutes * for ever and to the end. Samekh Iniquos odio habui 113I hate those who have a divided heart, * but your law do I love. 114You are my refuge and shield; * my hope is in your word. 115Away from me, you wicked! * I will keep the commandments of my God. 116Sustain me according to your promise, that I may live, * and let me not be disappointed in my hope. 117Hold me up, and I shall be safe, * and my delight shall be ever in your statutes. 118You spurn all who stray from your statutes; * their deceitfulness is in vain. 119In your sight all the wicked of the earth are but dross; * therefore I love your decrees. 120My flesh trembles with dread of you; * I am afraid of your judgments.