Parallel Bible results for "psalm 119:1-88"

Psalms 119:1-88

The Message Bible MSG

1 You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God.

2 You're blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him.

3 That's right - you don't go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set.

4 You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it.

5 Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set;

6 Then I'd never have any regrets in comparing my life with your counsel.

7 I thank you for speaking straight from your heart; I learn the pattern of your righteous ways.

8 I'm going to do what you tell me to do; don't ever walk off and leave me.

9 How can a young person live a clean life? By carefully reading the map of your Word.

10 I'm single-minded in pursuit of you; don't let me miss the road signs you've posted.

11 I've banked your promises in the vault of my heart so I won't sin myself bankrupt.

12 Be blessed, God; train me in your ways of wise living.

13 I'll transfer to my lips all the counsel that comes from your mouth;

14 I delight far more in what you tell me about living than in gathering a pile of riches.

15 I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you, I attentively watch how you've done it.

16 I relish everything you've told me of life, I won't forget a word of it.

17 Be generous with me and I'll live a full life; not for a minute will I take my eyes off your road.

18 Open my eyes so I can see what you show me of your miracle-wonders.

19 I'm a stranger in these parts; give me clear directions.

20 My soul is starved and hungry, ravenous! - insatiable for your nourishing commands.

21 And those who think they know so much, ignoring everything you tell them - let them have it!

22 Don't let them mock and humiliate me; I've been careful to do just what you said.

23 While bad neighbors maliciously gossip about me, I'm absorbed in pondering your wise counsel.

24 Yes, your sayings on life are what give me delight; I listen to them as to good neighbors!

25 I'm feeling terrible - I couldn't feel worse! Get me on my feet again. You promised, remember?

26 When I told my story, you responded; train me well in your deep wisdom.

27 Help me understand these things inside and out so I can ponder your miracle-wonders.

28 My sad life's dilapidated, a falling-down barn; build me up again by your Word.

29 Barricade the road that goes Nowhere; grace me with your clear revelation.

30 I choose the true road to Somewhere, I post your road signs at every curve and corner.

31 I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me; God, don't let me down!

32 I'll run the course you lay out for me if you'll just show me how.

33 God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course.

34 Give me insight so I can do what you tell me - my whole life one long, obedient response.

35 Guide me down the road of your commandments; I love traveling this freeway!

36 Give me a bent for your words of wisdom, and not for piling up loot.

37 Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets, invigorate me on the pilgrim way.

38 Affirm your promises to me - promises made to all who fear you.

39 Deflect the harsh words of my critics - but what you say is always so good.

40 See how hungry I am for your counsel; preserve my life through your righteous ways!

41 Let your love, God, shape my life with salvation, exactly as you promised;

42 Then I'll be able to stand up to mockery because I trusted your Word.

43 Don't ever deprive me of truth, not ever - your commandments are what I depend on.

44 Oh, I'll guard with my life what you've revealed to me, guard it now, guard it ever;

45 And I'll stride freely through wide open spaces as I look for your truth and your wisdom;

46 Then I'll tell the world what I find, speak out boldly in public, unembarrassed.

47 I cherish your commandments - oh, how I love them! -

48 relishing every fragment of your counsel.

49 Remember what you said to me, your servant - I hang on to these words for dear life!

50 These words hold me up in bad times; yes, your promises rejuvenate me.

51 The insolent ridicule me without mercy, but I don't budge from your revelation.

52 I watch for your ancient landmark words, and know I'm on the right track.

53 But when I see the wicked ignore your directions, I'm beside myself with anger.

54 I set your instructions to music and sing them as I walk this pilgrim way.

55 I meditate on your name all night, God, treasuring your revelation, O God.

56 Still, I walk through a rain of derision because I live by your Word and counsel.

57 Because you have satisfied me, God, I promise to do everything you say.

58 I beg you from the bottom of my heart: smile, be gracious to me just as you promised.

59 When I took a long, careful look at your ways, I got my feet back on the trail you blazed.

60 I was up at once, didn't drag my feet, was quick to follow your orders.

61 The wicked hemmed me in - there was no way out - but not for a minute did I forget your plan for me.

62 I get up in the middle of the night to thank you; your decisions are so right, so true - I can't wait till morning!

63 I'm a friend and companion of all who fear you, of those committed to living by your rules.

64 Your love, God, fills the earth! Train me to live by your counsel.

65 Be good to your servant, God; be as good as your Word.

66 Train me in good common sense; I'm thoroughly committed to living your way.

67 Before I learned to answer you, I wandered all over the place, but now I'm in step with your Word.

68 You are good, and the source of good; train me in your goodness.

69 The godless spread lies about me, but I focus my attention on what you are saying;

70 They're bland as a bucket of lard, while I dance to the tune of your revelation.

71 My troubles turned out all for the best - they forced me to learn from your textbook.

72 Truth from your mouth means more to me than striking it rich in a gold mine.

73 With your very own hands you formed me; now breathe your wisdom over me so I can understand you.

74 When they see me waiting, expecting your Word, those who fear you will take heart and be glad.

75 I can see now, God, that your decisions are right; your testing has taught me what's true and right.

76 Oh, love me - and right now! - hold me tight! just the way you promised.

77 Now comfort me so I can live, really live; your revelation is the tune I dance to.

78 Let the fast-talking tricksters be exposed as frauds; they tried to sell me a bill of goods, but I kept my mind fixed on your counsel.

79 Let those who fear you turn to me for evidence of your wise guidance.

80 And let me live whole and holy, soul and body, so I can always walk with my head held high.

81 I'm homesick - longing for your salvation; I'm waiting for your word of hope.

82 My eyes grow heavy watching for some sign of your promise; how long must I wait for your comfort?

83 There's smoke in my eyes - they burn and water, but I keep a steady gaze on the instructions you post.

84 How long do I have to put up with all this? How long till you haul my tormentors into court?

85 The arrogant godless try to throw me off track, ignorant as they are of God and his ways.

86 Everything you command is a sure thing, but they harass me with lies. Help!

87 They've pushed and pushed - they never let up - but I haven't relaxed my grip on your counsel.

88 In your great love revive me so I can alertly obey your every word.

New International Version NIV

1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.

2 Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart—

3 they do no wrong but follow his ways.

4 You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.

5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!

6 Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.

7 I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.

8 I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me.

9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.

10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.

11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

12 Praise be to you, LORD; teach me your decrees.

13 With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.

14 I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.

15 I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.

16 I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.

17 Be good to your servant while I live, that I may obey your word.

18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.

19 I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.

20 My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.

21 You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed, those who stray from your commands.

22 Remove from me their scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes.

23 Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.

24 Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors.

25 I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.

26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.

27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.

28 My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.

29 Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law.

30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.

31 I hold fast to your statutes, LORD; do not let me be put to shame.

32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.

33 Teach me, LORD, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.

34 Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.

35 Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.

36 Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.

37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.

38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.

39 Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.

40 How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life.

41 May your unfailing love come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your promise;

42 then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.

43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.

44 I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.

45 I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.

46 I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,

47 for I delight in your commands because I love them.

48 I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees.

49 Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

50 My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.

51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.

52 I remember, LORD, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them.

53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.

54 Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.

55 In the night, LORD, I remember your name, that I may keep your law.

56 This has been my practice: I obey your precepts.

57 You are my portion, LORD; I have promised to obey your words.

58 I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.

59 I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.

60 I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.

61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.

62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.

63 I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.

64 The earth is filled with your love, LORD; teach me your decrees.

65 Do good to your servant according to your word, LORD.

66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.

67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.

68 You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.

69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.

70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.

71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.

72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

73 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.

74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.

75 I know, LORD, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

76 May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.

77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.

78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.

79 May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.

80 May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees, that I may not be put to shame.

81 My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.

82 My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, “When will you comfort me?”

83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees.

84 How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors?

85 The arrogant dig pits to trap me, contrary to your law.

86 All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.

87 They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.

88 In your unfailing love preserve my life, that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.