Autumn peace — photo by David Kitz

Reading: Psalm 119:49-56

ז Zayin
Remember your word to your servant,
    for you have given me hope.
My comfort in my suffering is this:
    Your promise preserves my life.
The arrogant mock me unmercifully,
    but I do not turn from your law.
I remember, LORD, your ancient laws,
    and I find comfort in them.
Indignation grips me because of the wicked,
    who have forsaken your law.
Your decrees are the theme of my song
    wherever I lodge.
In the night, LORD, I remember your name,
    that I may keep your law.
This has been my practice:
    I obey your precepts.