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Psalm 119

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1 Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD .

2 Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.

3 They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.

4 You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.

5 Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!

6 Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.

7 As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!

8 I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me!

9 How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.

10 I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands.

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

12 I praise you, O LORD ; teach me your decrees.

13 I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us.

14 I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.

15 I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.

16 I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word.

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

18 Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.

19 I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me!

20 I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations.

21 You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed.

22 Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws.

23 Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees.

24 Your laws please me; they give me wise advice.

25 I lie in the dust; revive me by your word.

26 I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees.

27 Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.

28 I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word.

29 Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.

30 I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations.

31 I cling to your laws. LORD, don’t let me be put to shame!

32 I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding.

33 Teach me your decrees, O LORD ; I will keep them to the end.

34 Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.

35 Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.

36 Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!

37 Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.

38 Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you.

39 Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good.

40 I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness.

41 LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me.

42 Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.

43 Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope.

44 I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever.

45 I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.

46 I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed.

47 How I delight in your commands! How I love them!

48 I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees.

49 Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope.

50 Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.

51 The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions.

52 I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me.

53 I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions.

54 Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived.

55 I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD ; therefore, I obey your instructions.

56 This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments.

57 LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words!

58 With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised.

59 I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.

60 I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands.

61 Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.

62 I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations.

63 I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments.

64 O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees.

65 You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised.

66 I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge.

67 I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.

68 You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees.

69 Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.

70 Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions.

71 My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.

72 Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.

73 You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.

74 May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word.

75 I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it.

76 Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.

77 Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight.

78 Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.

79 Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws.

80 May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed.

81 I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word.

82 My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me?

83 I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.

84 How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me?

85 These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me.

86 All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.

87 They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments.

88 In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws.

89 Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven.

90 Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created.

91 Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans.

92 If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery.

93 I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life.

94 I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.

95 Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.

96 Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit.

97 Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long.

98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.

99 Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws.

100 I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments.

101 I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word.

102 I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well.

103 How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.

104 Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life.

105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.

106 I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations.

107 I have suffered much, O LORD ; restore my life again as you promised.

108 LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations.

109 My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions.

110 The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments.

111 Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight.

112 I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.

113 I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions.

114 You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.

115 Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God.

116 LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed.

117 Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees.

118 But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves.

119 You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws!

120 I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations.

121 Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right.

122 Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!

123 My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.

124 I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees.

125 Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.

126 LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions.

127 Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.

128 Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way.

129 Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them!

130 The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.

131 I pant with expectation, longing for your commands.

132 Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name.

133 Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil.

134 Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments.

135 Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees.

136 Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.

137 O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair.

138 Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy.

139 I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words.

140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.

141 I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments.

142 Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true.

143 As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.

144 Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live.

145 I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD ! I will obey your decrees.

146 I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws.

147 I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.

148 I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.

149 In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations.

150 Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions.

151 But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true.

152 I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever.

153 Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions.

154 Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised.

155 The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees.

156 LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations.

157 Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws.

158 Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word.

159 See how I love your commandments, LORD . Give back my life because of your unfailing love.

160 The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever.

161 Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word.

162 I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.

163 I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions.

164 I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.

165 Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.

166 I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands.

167 I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much.

168 Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do.

169 O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised.

170 Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised.

171 Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees.

172 Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right.

173 Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments.

174 O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight.

175 Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me.

176 I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.

Common English Bible CEB

1 Those whose way is blameless— who walk in the LORD's Instruction—are truly happy!

2 Those who guard God's laws are truly happy! They seek God with all their hearts.

3 They don't even do anything wrong! They walk in God's ways.

4 God, you have ordered that your decrees should be kept most carefully.

5 How I wish my ways were strong when it comes to keeping your statutes!

6 Then I wouldn't be ashamed when I examine all your commandments.

7 I will give thanks to you with a heart that does right as I learn your righteous rules.

8 I will keep your statutes. Please don't leave me all alone!

9 How can young people keep their paths pure? By guarding them according to what you've said.

10 I have sought you with all my heart. Don't let me stray from any of your commandments!

11 I keep your word close, in my heart, so that I won't sin against you.

12 You, LORD, are to be blessed! Teach me your statutes.

13 I will declare out loud all the rules you have spoken.

14 I rejoice in the content of your laws as if I were rejoicing over great wealth.

15 I will think about your precepts and examine all your paths.

16 I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget what you have said.

17 Be good to your servant so I can go on living and keeping your word.

18 Open my eyes so I can examine the wonders of your Instruction!

19 I'm an immigrant in the land. Don't hide your commandments from me!

20 I'm worn out by longing every minute for your rules!

21 You rebuke the arrogant, accursed people who stray from your commandments.

22 Take all their insults and contempt away from me because I've kept your laws!

23 Even if rulers gather and scheme against me, your servant will contemplate your statutes!

24 Yes, your laws are my joy— they are my most trusted advisors!

25 My life is stuck in the dirt. Now make me live again according to your promise!

26 I confessed my ways and you answered me. Now teach me your statutes!

27 Help me understand what your precepts are about so I can contemplate your wondrous works!

28 My spirit sags because of grief. Now raise me up according to your promise!

29 Remove all false ways from me; show mercy to me by means of your Instruction.

30 I've chosen the way of faithfulness; I'm set on your rules.

31 I'm holding tight to your laws, LORD. Please don't let me be put to shame.

32 I run the same path as your commandments because you give my heart insight.

33 LORD, teach me what your statutes are about, and I will guard every part of them.

34 Help me understand so I can guard your Instruction and keep it with all my heart.

35 Lead me on the trail of your commandments because that is what I want.

36 Turn my heart to your laws, not to greedy gain.

37 Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Make me live by your way.

38 Confirm your promise to your servant— the promise that is for all those who honor you.

39 Remove the insults that I dread because your rules are good.

40 Look how I desire your precepts! Make me live by your righteousness.

41 LORD, let your faithful love come to me— let your salvation come to me according to your promise—

42 so I can have a response for those who mock me because I have trusted in your word!

43 Please don't take your true word out of my mouth, because I have waited for your rules.

44 I will always keep your Instruction, always and forever!

45 I will walk around in wide-open spaces, because I have pursued your precepts.

46 I will talk about your laws before rulers with no shame whatsoever.

47 I will rejoice in your commandments because I love them.

48 I will lift up my hands to your commandments because I love them, and I will contemplate all your statutes.

49 Remember your promise to your servant, for which you made me wait.

50 My comfort during my suffering is this: your word gives me new life.

51 The arrogant make fun of me to no end, but I haven't deviated from your Instruction.

52 When I remember your ancient rules, I'm comforted, LORD.

53 But I'm seized with anger because of the wicked— because of those who abandon your Instruction.

54 Your statutes have been my songs of praise wherever I lived as an immigrant.

55 LORD, I remember your name at nighttime, and I keep your Instruction.

56 This has been my practice because I guard your precepts.

57 The LORD is my possession. I promise to do what you have said.

58 I've sought your favor with all my heart; have mercy on me according to your word.

59 I've considered my ways and turned my feet back to your laws.

60 I hurry to keep your commandments— I never put it off!

61 Though the wicked have surrounded me with their ropes, I haven't forgotten your Instruction.

62 I get up in the middle of the night to give thanks to you because of your righteous rules.

63 I'm a friend to everyone who honors you and to all who keep your precepts.

64 LORD, the world is full of your faithful love! Teach me your statutes!

65 You have treated your servant well, LORD, according to your promise.

66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment because I've put my trust in your commandments.

67 Before I suffered, I took the wrong way, but now I do what you say.

68 You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes!

69 The arrogant cover me with their lies, but I guard your precepts with all my heart.

70 Their hearts are unfeeling, like blubber, but I rejoice in your Instruction.

71 My suffering was good for me, because through it I learned your statutes.

72 The Instruction you've given to me is better than thousands of pieces of gold and silver!

73 Your hands have made me and set me in place. Help me understand so I can learn your commandments.

74 Then those who honor you will see me and be glad because I have waited for your promise.

75 LORD, I know that your rules are right and that you rightly made me suffer.

76 Please let your faithful love comfort me, according to what you've said to your servant.

77 Let your compassion come to me so I can live again, because your Instruction is my joy!

78 But let the arrogant be ashamed because they oppressed me with lies— meanwhile, I will be contemplating your precepts!

79 Let the people who honor you come back to me; let those who know your precepts return to me.

80 Let my heart be blameless in your statutes so that I am not put to shame.

81 My whole being yearns for your saving help! I wait for your promise.

82 My eyes are worn out looking for your word. "When will you comfort me?" I ask,

83 because I've become like a bottle dried up by smoke, though I haven't forgotten your statutes.

84 How much more time does your servant have? When will you bring my oppressors to justice?

85 The arrogant have dug pits for me— those people who act against your Instruction.

86 All your commandments are true, but people harass me for no reason. Help me!

87 They've almost wiped me off the face of the earth! Meanwhile, I haven't abandoned your precepts!

88 Make me live again according to your faithful love so I can keep the law you've given!

89 Your word, LORD, stands firm in heaven forever!

90 Your faithfulness extends from one generation to the next! You set the earth firmly in place, and it is still there.

91 Your rules endure to this day because everything serves you.

92 If your Instruction hadn't been my delight, I would have died because of my suffering.

93 I will never forget your precepts because through them you gave me life again.

94 I'm yours—save me because I've pursued your precepts!

95 The wicked wait for me, wanting to kill me, but I'm studying your laws.

96 I've seen that everything, no matter how perfect, has a limit, but your commandment is boundless.

97 I love your Instruction! I think about it constantly.

98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies because it is always with me.

99 I have greater insight than all my teachers because I contemplate your laws.

100 I have more understanding than the elders because I guard your precepts.

101 I haven't set my feet on any evil path so I can make sure to keep your word.

102 I haven't deviated from any of your rules because you are the one who has taught me.

103 Your word is so pleasing to my taste buds— it's sweeter than honey in my mouth!

104 I'm studying your precepts— that's why I hate every false path.

105 Your word is a lamp before my feet and a light for my journey.

106 I have sworn, and I fully mean it: I will keep your righteous rules.

107 I have been suffering so much— LORD, make me live again according to your promise.

108 Please, LORD, accept my spontaneous gifts of praise. Teach me your rules!

109 Though my life is constantly in danger, I won't forget your Instruction.

110 Though the wicked have set a trap for me, I won't stray from your precepts.

111 Your laws are my possession forever because they are my heart's joy.

112 I have decided to keep your statutes forever, every last one.

113 I hate fickle people, but I love your Instruction.

114 You are my shelter and my shield— I wait for your promise.

115 Get away from me, you evildoers; I want to guard my God's commandments!

116 Sustain me according to your word so I can live! Don't let me be put to shame because of hope.

117 Support me so I can be saved and so I can focus constantly on your statutes.

118 You discard everyone who strays from your statutes because they are dishonest and false.

119 You dispose of all the wicked people on earth like waste— that's why I love your laws.

120 My body shudders because I fear you; I'm in awe of your rules.

121 I've done what is just and right. Don't just hand me over to my oppressors.

122 Guarantee good things for your servant. Please don't let the arrogant oppress me.

123 My eyes are worn out looking for your saving help— looking for your word that will set things right.

124 Act toward your servant according to your faithful love. Teach me your statutes!

125 I'm your servant! Help me understand so I can know your laws.

126 It is time for the LORD to do something! Your Instruction has been broken.

127 But I love your commandments more than gold, even more than pure gold.

128 That's why I walk straight by every single one of your precepts. That's why I hate every false path.

129 Your laws are wonderful! That's why I guard them.

130 Access to your words gives light, giving simple folk understanding.

131 I open my mouth up wide, panting, because I long for your commandments.

132 Come back to me and have mercy on me; that's only right for those who love your name.

133 Keep my steps steady by your word; don't let any sin rule me.

134 Redeem me from the people who oppress me so I can keep your precepts.

135 Shine your face on your servant, and teach me your statutes.

136 Rivers of tears stream from my eyes because your Instruction isn't being kept.

137 LORD, you are righteous, and your rules are right.

138 The laws you commanded are righteous, completely trustworthy.

139 Anger consumes me because my enemies have forgotten what you've said.

140 Your word has been tried and tested; your servant loves your word!

141 I'm insignificant and unpopular, but I don't forget your precepts.

142 Your righteousness lasts forever! Your Instruction is true!

143 Stress and strain have caught up with me, but your commandments are my joy!

144 Your laws are righteous forever. Help me understand so I can live!

145 I cry out with all my heart: "LORD, answer me so I can guard your statutes!"

146 I cry out to you, "Save me so I can keep your laws!"

147 I meet the predawn light and cry for help. I wait for your promise.

148 My eyes encounter each hour of the night as I think about your word.

149 Listen to my voice, according to your faithful love. LORD, make me live again, according to your justice.

150 The people who love to plot wicked schemes are nearby, but they are so far from your Instruction!

151 But you, LORD, are nearby too, and all your commandments are true.

152 Long ago I learned from your laws that you had established them forever.

153 Look at my suffering and deliver me because I haven't forgotten your Instruction.

154 Argue my case and redeem me. Make me live again by your word.

155 Salvation is far from the wicked because they haven't pursued your statutes.

156 You have so much compassion, LORD— make me live again, according to your rules.

157 My oppressors and enemies are many, but I haven't turned away from your laws.

158 I look on the faithless, and I am disgusted because they haven't kept your word.

159 Look at how much I love your precepts. Make me live again, LORD, according to your faithful love!

160 The first thing to know about your word is that it is true and that all your righteous rules last forever.

161 Rulers oppress me without cause, but my heart honors what you've said.

162 I'm overjoyed at your word, like someone who finds great treasure.

163 I hate, I absolutely despise, what is false, but I'm in love with your Instruction.

164 I praise you seven times a day for your righteous rules.

165 The people who love your Instruction enjoy peace—and lots of it. There's no stumbling for them!

166 LORD, I wait for your saving help. I do what you've commanded.

167 I keep your laws; I love them so much!

168 I keep your precepts and your laws because all my ways are seen by you.

169 Let my cry reach you, LORD; help me understand according to what you've said.

170 Let my request for grace come before you; deliver me according to your promise!

171 Let my lips overflow with praise because you've taught me your statutes.

172 Let my tongue declare your word, because all your commandments are righteous.

173 Let your power help me because I have chosen your precepts.

174 LORD, I long for your saving help! Your Instruction is my joy!

175 Let me live again so I can praise you! Let your rules help me!

176 I've wandered off like a sheep, lost. Find your servant because I haven't forgotten your commandments!