Psalm 119:145-176
145 I call with my whole heart;
answer me, O Lord, that I may keep your statutes.
146 I call to you;
oh, that you would save me!
I will keep your decrees.
147 Early in the morning I cry out to you,
for in your word is my trust.
148 My eyes are open in the night watches,
that I may meditate upon your promise.
149 Hear my voice, O Lord, according to your loving-kindness;
according to your judgments, give me life.
150 They draw near who in malice persecute me;
they are very far from your law.
151 You, O Lord, are near at hand,
and all your commandments are true.
152 Long have I known from your decrees
that you have established them for ever.
153 Behold my affliction and deliver me,
for I do not forget your law.
154 Plead my cause and redeem me;
according to your promise, give me life.
155 Deliverance is far from the wicked,
for they do not study your statutes.
156 Great is your compassion, O Lord;
preserve my life, according to your judgments.
157 There are many who persecute and oppress me,
yet I have not swerved from your decrees.
158 I look with loathing at the faithless,
for they have not kept your word.
159 See how I love your commandments!
O Lord, in your mercy, preserve me.
160 The heart of your word is truth;
all your righteous judgments endure for evermore.
161 Rulers have persecuted me without a cause,
but my heart stands in awe of your word.
162 I am as glad because of your promise
as one who finds great spoils.
163 As for lies, I hate and abhor them,
but your law is my love.
164 Seven times a day do I praise you,
because of your righteous judgments.
165 Great peace have they who love your law;
for them there is no stumbling block.
166 I have hoped for your salvation, O Lord,
and I have fulfilled your commandments.
167 I have kept your decrees
and I have loved them deeply.
168 I have kept your commandments and decrees,
for all my ways are before you.
169 Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
give me understanding, according to your word.
170 Let my supplication come before you;
deliver me, according to your promise.
171 My lips shall pour forth your praise,
when you teach me your statutes.
172 My tongue shall sing of your promise,
for all your commandments are righteous.
173 Let your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen your commandments.
174 I long for your salvation, O Lord,
and your law is my delight.
175 Let me live, and I will praise you,
and let your judgments help me.
176 I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost;
search for your servant,
for I do not forget your commandments.
Collect of the Day: Pentecost, Proper 8
Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
