Psalms 119:81-88

81I long for your salvation; I put my hope in your word.

82My eyes grow weary looking for what you have promised; I ask, “When will you comfort me?”

83Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke, I do not forget your statutes.

84How many days must your servant wait? When will you execute judgment on my persecutors?

85The arrogant have dug pits for me; they violate your instruction.

86All your commands are true; people persecute me with lies — help me!

87They almost ended my life on earth, but I did not abandon your precepts.

88Give me life in accordance with your faithful love, and I will obey the decree you have spoken.