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Psalm 119

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1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD!

2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart,

3 who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!

4 Thou hast commanded thy precepts to be kept diligently.

5 O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping thy statutes!

6 Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all thy commandments.

7 I will praise thee with an upright heart, when I learn thy righteous ordinances.

8 I will observe thy statutes; O forsake me not utterly!

9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to thy word.

10 With my whole heart I seek thee; let me not wander from thy commandments!

11 I have laid up thy word in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.

12 Blessed be thou, O LORD; teach me thy statutes!

13 With my lips I declare all the ordinances of thy mouth.

14 In the way of thy testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate on thy precepts, and fix my eyes on thy ways.

16 I will delight in thy statutes; I will not forget thy word.

17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live and observe thy word.

18 Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

19 I am a sojourner on earth; hide not thy commandments from me!

20 My soul is consumed with longing for thy ordinances at all times.

21 Thou dost rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from thy commandments;

22 take away from me their scorn and contempt, for I have kept thy testimonies.

23 Even though princes sit plotting against me, thy servant will meditate on thy statutes.

24 Thy testimonies are my delight, they are my counselors.

25 My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to thy word!

26 When I told of my ways, thou didst answer me; teach me thy statutes!

27 Make me understand the way of thy precepts, and I will meditate on thy wondrous works.

28 My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to thy word!

29 Put false ways far from me; and graciously teach me thy law!

30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness, I set thy ordinances before me.

31 I cleave to thy testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame!

32 I will run in the way of thy commandments when thou enlargest my understanding!

33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I will keep it to the end.

34 Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law and observe it with my whole heart.

35 Lead me in the path of thy commandments, for I delight in it.

36 Incline my heart to thy testimonies, and not to gain!

37 Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; and give me life in thy ways.

38 Confirm to thy servant thy promise, which is for those who fear thee.

39 Turn away the reproach which I dread; for thy ordinances are good.

40 Behold, I long for thy precepts; in thy righteousness give me life!

41 Let thy steadfast love come to me, O LORD, thy salvation according to thy promise;

42 then shall I have an answer for those who taunt me, for I trust in thy word.

43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in thy ordinances.

44 I will keep thy law continually, for ever and ever;

45 and I shall walk at liberty, for I have sought thy precepts.

46 I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, and shall not be put to shame;

47 for I find my delight in thy commandments, which I love.

48 I revere thy commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on thy statutes.

49 Remember thy word to thy servant, in which thou hast made me hope.

50 This is my comfort in my affliction that thy promise gives me life.

51 Godless men utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from thy law.

52 When I think of thy ordinances from of old, I take comfort, O LORD.

53 Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake thy law.

54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

55 I remember thy name in the night, O LORD, and keep thy law.

56 This blessing has fallen to me, that I have kept thy precepts.

57 The LORD is my portion; I promise to keep thy words.

58 I entreat thy favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to thy promise.

59 When I think of thy ways, I turn my feet to thy testimonies;

60 I hasten and do not delay to keep thy commandments.

61 Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget thy law.

62 At midnight I rise to praise thee, because of thy righteous ordinances.

63 I am a companion of all who fear thee, of those who keep thy precepts.

64 The earth, O LORD, is full of thy steadfast love; teach me thy statutes!

65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according to thy word.

66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in thy commandments.

67 Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now I keep thy word.

68 Thou art good and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

69 The godless besmear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep thy precepts;

70 their heart is gross like fat, but I delight in thy law.

71 It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes.

72 The law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

73 Thy hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn thy commandments.

74 Those who fear thee shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in thy word.

75 I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.

76 Let thy steadfast love be ready to comfort me according to thy promise to thy servant.

77 Let thy mercy come to me, that I may live; for thy law is my delight.

78 Let the godless be put to shame, because they have subverted me with guile; as for me, I will meditate on thy precepts.

79 Let those who fear thee turn to me, that they may know thy testimonies.

80 May my heart be blameless in thy statutes, that I may not be put to shame!

81 My soul languishes for thy salvation; I hope in thy word.

82 My eyes fail with watching for thy promise; I ask, "When wilt thou comfort me?"

83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten thy statutes.

84 How long must thy servant endure? When wilt thou judge those who persecute me?

85 Godless men have dug pitfalls for me, men who do not conform to thy law.

86 All thy commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me!

87 They have almost made an end of me on earth; but I have not forsaken thy precepts.

88 In thy steadfast love spare my life, that I may keep the testimonies of thy mouth.

89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is firmly fixed in the heavens.

90 Thy faithfulness endures to all generations; thou hast established the earth, and it stands fast.

91 By thy appointment they stand this day; for all things are thy servants.

92 If thy law had not been my delight, I should have perished in my affliction.

93 I will never forget thy precepts; for by them thou hast given me life.

94 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

95 The wicked lie in wait to destroy me; but I consider thy testimonies.

96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, but thy commandment is exceedingly broad.

97 Oh, how I love thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

98 Thy commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.

99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, for thy testimonies are my meditation.

100 I understand more than the aged, for I keep thy precepts.

101 I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep thy word.

102 I do not turn aside from thy ordinances, for thou hast taught me.

103 How sweet are thy words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104 Through thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

105 Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe thy righteous ordinances.

107 I am sorely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to thy word!

108 Accept my offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me thy ordinances.

109 I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget thy law.

110 The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from thy precepts.

111 Thy testimonies are my heritage for ever; yea, they are the joy of my heart.

112 I incline my heart to perform thy statutes for ever, to the end.

113 I hate double-minded men, but I love thy law.

114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield; I hope in thy word.

115 Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

116 Uphold me according to thy promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope!

117 Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for thy statutes continually!

118 Thou dost spurn all who go astray from thy statutes; yea, their cunning is in vain.

119 All the wicked of the earth thou dost count as dross; therefore I love thy testimonies.

120 My flesh trembles for fear of thee, and I am afraid of thy judgments.

121 I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.

122 Be surety for thy servant for good; let not the godless oppress me.

123 My eyes fail with watching for thy salvation, and for the fulfilment of thy righteous promise.

124 Deal with thy servant according to thy steadfast love, and teach me thy statutes.

125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies!

126 It is time for the LORD to act, for thy law has been broken.

127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, above fine gold.

128 Therefore I direct my steps by all thy precepts; I hate every false way.

129 Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.

130 The unfolding of thy words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.

131 With open mouth I pant, because I long for thy commandments.

132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is thy wont toward those who love thy name.

133 Keep steady my steps according to thy promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.

134 Redeem me from man's oppression, that I may keep thy precepts.

135 Make thy face shine upon thy servant, and teach me thy statutes.

136 My eyes shed streams of tears, because men do not keep thy law.

137 Righteous art thou, O LORD, and right are thy judgments.

138 Thou hast appointed thy testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.

139 My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget thy words.

140 Thy promise is well tried, and thy servant loves it.

141 I am small and despised, yet I do not forget thy precepts.

142 Thy righteousness is righteous for ever, and thy law is true.

143 Trouble and anguish have come upon me, but thy commandments are my delight.

144 Thy testimonies are righteous for ever; give me understanding that I may live.

145 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD! I will keep thy statutes.

146 I cry to thee; save me, that I may observe thy testimonies.

147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in thy words.

148 My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate upon thy promise.

149 Hear my voice in thy steadfast love; O LORD, in thy justice preserve my life.

150 They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from thy law.

151 But thou art near, O LORD, and all thy commandments are true.

152 Long have I known from thy testimonies that thou hast founded them for ever.

153 Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget thy law.

154 Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to thy promise!

155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek thy statutes.

156 Great is thy mercy, O LORD; give me life according to thy justice.

157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from thy testimonies.

158 I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep thy commands.

159 Consider how I love thy precepts! Preserve my life according to thy steadfast love.

160 The sum of thy word is truth; and every one of thy righteous ordinances endures for ever.

161 Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of thy words.

162 I rejoice at thy word like one who finds great spoil.

163 I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love thy law.

164 Seven times a day I praise thee for thy righteous ordinances.

165 Great peace have those who love thy law; nothing can make them stumble.

166 I hope for thy salvation, O LORD, and I do thy commandments.

167 My soul keeps thy testimonies; I love them exceedingly.

168 I keep thy precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before thee.

169 Let my cry come before thee, O LORD; give me understanding according to thy word!

170 Let my supplication come before thee; deliver me according to thy word.

171 My lips will pour forth praise that thou dost teach me thy statutes.

172 My tongue will sing of thy word, for all thy commandments are right.

173 Let thy hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen thy precepts.

174 I long for thy salvation, O LORD, and thy law is my delight.

175 Let me live, that I may praise thee, and let thy ordinances help me.

176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy commandments.

Good News Translation GNT

1 Happy are those whose lives are faultless, who live according to the law of the Lord.

2 Happy are those who follow his commands, who obey him with all their heart.

3 They never do wrong; they walk in the Lord's ways.

4 Lord, you have given us your laws and told us to obey them faithfully.

5 How I hope that I shall be faithful in keeping your instructions!

6 If I pay attention to all your commands, then I will not be put to shame.

7 As I learn your righteous judgments, I will praise you with a pure heart.

8 I will obey your laws; never abandon me!

9 How can young people keep their lives pure? By obeying your commands.

10 With all my heart I try to serve you; keep me from disobeying your commandments.

11 I keep your law in my heart, so that I will not sin against you.

12 I praise you, O Lord; teach me your ways.

13 I will repeat aloud all the laws you have given.

14 I delight in following your commands more than in having great wealth.

15 I study your instructions; I examine your teachings.

16 I take pleasure in your laws; your commands I will not forget.

17 Be good to me, your servant, so that I may live and obey your teachings.

18 Open my eyes, so that I may see the wonderful truths in your law.

19 I am here on earth for just a little while; do not hide your commands from me.

20 My heart aches with longing; I want to know your judgments at all times.

21 You reprimand the proud; cursed are those who disobey your commands.

22 Free me from their insults and scorn, because I have kept your laws.

23 The rulers meet and plot against me, but I will study your teachings.

24 Your instructions give me pleasure; they are my advisers.

25 I lie defeated in the dust; revive me, as you have promised.

26 I confessed all I have done, and you answered me; teach me your ways.

27 Help me to understand your laws, and I will meditate on your wonderful teachings.

28 I am overcome by sorrow; strengthen me, as you have promised.

29 Keep me from going the wrong way, and in your goodness teach me your law.

30 I have chosen to be obedient; I have paid attention to your judgments.

31 I have followed your instructions, Lord; don't let me be put to shame.

32 I will eagerly obey your commands, because you will give me more understanding.

33 Teach me, Lord, the meaning of your laws, and I will obey them at all times.

34 Explain your law to me, and I will obey it; I will keep it with all my heart.

35 Keep me obedient to your commandments, because in them I find happiness.

36 Give me the desire to obey your laws rather than to get rich.

37 Keep me from paying attention to what is worthless; be good to me, as you have promised.

38 Keep your promise to me, your servant - the promise you make to those who obey you.

39 Save me from the insults I fear; how wonderful are your judgments!

40 I want to obey your commands; give me new life, for you are righteous.

41 Show me how much you love me, Lord, and save me according to your promise.

42 Then I can answer those who insult me because I trust in your word.

43 Enable me to speak the truth at all times, because my hope is in your judgments.

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

45 I will live in perfect freedom, because I try to obey your teachings.

46 I will announce your commands to kings and I will not be ashamed.

47 I find pleasure in obeying your commands, because I love them.

48 I respect and love your commandments; I will meditate on your instructions.

49 Remember your promise to me, your servant; it has given me hope.

50 Even in my suffering I was comforted because your promise gave me life.

51 The proud are always scornful of me, but I have not departed from your law.

52 I remember your judgments of long ago, and they bring me comfort, O Lord.

53 When I see the wicked breaking your law, I am filled with anger.

54 During my brief earthly life I compose songs about your commands.

55 In the night I remember you, Lord, and I think about your law.

56 I find my happiness in obeying your commands.

57 You are all I want, O Lord; I promise to obey your laws.

58 I ask you with all my heart to have mercy on me, as you have promised!

59 I have considered my conduct, and I promise to follow your instructions.

60 Without delay I hurry to obey your commands.

61 The wicked have laid a trap for me, but I do not forget your law.

62 In the middle of the night I wake up to praise you for your righteous judgments.

63 I am a friend of all who serve you, of all who obey your laws.

64 Lord, the earth is full of your constant love; teach me your commandments.

65 You have kept your promise, Lord, and you are good to me, your servant.

66 Give me wisdom and knowledge, because I trust in your commands.

67 Before you punished me, I used to go wrong, but now I obey your word.

68 How good you are - how kind! Teach me your commands.

69 The proud have told lies about me, but with all my heart I obey your instructions.

70 They have no understanding, but I find pleasure in your law.

71 My punishment was good for me, because it made me learn your commands.

72 The law that you gave means more to me than all the money in the world.

73 You created me, and you keep me safe; give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws.

74 Those who honor you will be glad when they see me, because I trust in your promise.

75 I know that your judgments are righteous, Lord, and that you punished me because you are faithful.

76 Let your constant love comfort me, as you have promised me, your servant.

77 Have mercy on me, and I will live because I take pleasure in your law.

78 May the proud be ashamed for falsely accusing me; as for me, I will meditate on your instructions.

79 May those who honor you come to me - all those who know your commands.

80 May I perfectly obey your commandments and be spared the shame of defeat.

81 I am worn out, Lord, waiting for you to save me; I place my trust in your word.

82 My eyes are tired from watching for what you promised, while I ask, "When will you help me?"

83 I am as useless as a discarded wineskin; yet I have not forgotten your commands.

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

85 The proud, who do not obey your law, have dug pits to trap me.

86 Your commandments are all trustworthy; people persecute me with lies - help me!

87 They have almost succeeded in killing me, but I have not neglected your commands.

88 Because of your constant love be good to me, so that I may obey your laws.

89 Your word, O Lord, will last forever; it is eternal in heaven.

90 Your faithfulness endures through all the ages; you have set the earth in place, and it remains.

91 All things remain to this day because of your command, because they are all your servants.

92 If your law had not been the source of my joy, I would have died from my sufferings.

93 I will never neglect your instructions, because by them you have kept me alive.

94 I am yours - save me! I have tried to obey your commands.

95 The wicked are waiting to kill me, but I will meditate on your laws.

96 I have learned that everything has limits; but your commandment is perfect.

97 How I love your law! I think about it all day long.

98 Your commandment is with me all the time and makes me wiser than my enemies.

99 I understand more than all my teachers, because I meditate on your instructions.

100 I have greater wisdom than those who are old, because I obey your commands.

101 I have avoided all evil conduct, because I want to obey your word.

102 I have not neglected your instructions, because you yourself are my teacher.

103 How sweet is the taste of your instructions - sweeter even than honey!

104 I gain wisdom from your laws, and so I hate all bad conduct.

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

106 I will keep my solemn promise to obey your just instructions.

107 My sufferings, Lord, are terrible indeed; keep me alive, as you have promised.

108 Accept my prayer of thanks, O Lord, and teach me your commands.

109 I am always ready to risk my life; I have not forgotten your law.

110 The wicked lay a trap for me, but I have not disobeyed your commands.

111 Your commandments are my eternal possession; they are the joy of my heart.

112 I have decided to obey your laws until the day I die.

113 I hate those who are not completely loyal to you, but I love your law.

114 You are my defender and protector; I put my hope in your promise.

115 Go away from me, you sinful people. I will obey the commands of my God.

116 Give me strength, as you promised, and I shall live; don't let me be disappointed in my hope!

117 Hold me, and I will be safe, and I will always pay attention to your commands.

118 You reject everyone who disobeys your laws; their deceitful schemes are useless.

119 You treat all the wicked like rubbish, and so I love your instructions.

120 Because of you I am afraid; I am filled with fear because of your judgments.

121 I have done what is right and good; don't abandon me to my enemies!

122 Promise that you will help your servant; don't let the arrogant oppress me!

123 My eyes are tired from watching for your saving help, for the deliverance you promised.

124 Treat me according to your constant love, and teach me your commands.

125 I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your teachings.

126 Lord, it is time for you to act, because people are disobeying your law.

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

128 And so I follow all your instructions; I hate all wrong ways.

129 Your teachings are wonderful; I obey them with all my heart.

130 The explanation of your teachings gives light and brings wisdom to the ignorant.

131 In my desire for your commands I pant with open mouth.

132 Turn to me and have mercy on me as you do on all those who love you.

133 As you have promised, keep me from falling; don't let me be overcome by evil.

134 Save me from those who oppress me, so that I may obey your commands.

135 Bless me with your presence and teach me your laws.

136 My tears pour down like a river, because people do not obey your law.

137 You are righteous, Lord, and your laws are just.

138 The rules that you have given are completely fair and right.

139 My anger burns in me like a fire, because my enemies disregard your commands.

140 How certain your promise is! How I love it!

141 I am unimportant and despised, but I do not neglect your teachings.

142 Your righteousness will last forever, and your law is always true.

143 I am filled with trouble and anxiety, but your commandments bring me joy.

144 Your instructions are always just; give me understanding, and I shall live.

145 With all my heart I call to you; answer me, Lord, and I will obey your commands!

146 I call to you; save me, and I will keep your laws.

147 Before sunrise I call to you for help; I place my hope in your promise.

148 All night long I lie awake, to meditate on your instructions.

149 Because your love is constant, hear me, O Lord; show your mercy, and preserve my life!

150 My cruel persecutors are coming closer, people who never keep your law.

151 But you are near to me, Lord, and all your commands are permanent.

152 Long ago I learned about your instructions; you made them to last forever.

153 Look at my suffering, and save me, because I have not neglected your law.

154 Defend my cause, and set me free; save me, as you have promised.

155 The wicked will not be saved, for they do not obey your laws.

156 But your compassion, Lord, is great; show your mercy and save me!

157 I have many enemies and oppressors, but I do not fail to obey your laws.

158 When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust, because they do not keep your commands.

159 See how I love your instructions, Lord. Your love never changes, so save me!

160 The heart of your law is truth, and all your righteous judgments are eternal.

161 Powerful people attack me unjustly, but I respect your law.

162 How happy I am because of your promises - as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.

163 I hate and detest all lies, but I love your law.

164 Seven times each day I thank you for your righteous judgments.

165 Those who love your law have perfect security, and there is nothing that can make them fall.

166 I wait for you to save me, Lord, and I do what you command.

167 I obey your teachings; I love them with all my heart.

168 I obey your commands and your instructions; you see everything I do.

169 Let my cry for help reach you, Lord! Give me understanding, as you have promised.

170 Listen to my prayer, and save me according to your promise!

171 I will always praise you, because you teach me your laws.

172 I will sing about your law, because your commands are just.

173 Always be ready to help me, because I follow your commands.

174 How I long for your saving help, O Lord! I find happiness in your law.

175 Give me life, so that I may praise you; may your instructions help me.

176 I wander about like a lost sheep; so come and look for me, your servant, because I have not neglected your laws.