Psalm 119

1. 1

   Happy are they whose way is blameless, *
   who walk in the law of the LORD!

2. 2

   Happy are they who observe his decrees *
   and seek him with all their hearts!

3. 3

   Who never do any wrong, *
   but always walk in his ways.

4. 4

   You laid down your commandments, *
   that we should fully keep them.

5. 5

   Oh, that my ways were made so direct *
   that I might keep your statutes!

6. 6

   Then I should not be put to shame, *
   when I regard all your commandments.

7. 7

   I will thank you with an unfeigned heart, *
   when I have learned your righteous judgments.

8. 8

   I will keep your statutes; *
   do not utterly forsake me.

9. 9

   How shall a young man cleanse his way? *
   By keeping to your words.

10. 10

    With my whole heart I seek you; *
    let me not stray from your commandments.

11. 11

    I treasure your promise in my heart, *
    that I may not sin against you.

12. 12

    Blessed are you, O LORD; *
    instruct me in your statutes.

13. 13

    With my lips will I recite *
    all the judgments of your mouth.

14. 14

    I have taken greater delight in the way of your decrees *
    than in all manner of riches.

15. 15

    I will meditate on your commandments *
    and give attention to your ways.

16. 16

    My delight is in your statutes; *
    I will not forget your word.

17. 17

    Deal bountifully with your servant, *
    that I may live and keep your word.

18. 18

    Open my eyes, that I may see *
    the wonders of your law.

19. 19

    I am a stranger here on earth; *
    do not hide your commandments from me.

20. 20

    My soul is consumed at all times *
    with longing for your judgments.

21. 21

    You have rebuked the insolent; *
    cursed are they who stray from your commandments!

22. 22

    Turn from me shame and rebuke, *
    for I have kept your decrees.

23. 23

    Even though rulers sit and plot against me, *
    I will meditate on your statutes.

24. 24

    For your decrees are my delight, *
    and they are my counselors.

25. 25

    My soul cleaves to the dust; *
    give me life according to your word.

26. 26

    I have confessed my ways, and you answered me; *
    instruct me in your statutes.

27. 27

    Make me understand the way of your commandments, *
    that I may meditate on your marvelous works.

28. 28

    My soul melts away for sorrow; *
    strengthen me according to your word.

29. 29

    Take from me the way of lying; *
    let me find grace through your law.

30. 30

    I have chosen the way of faithfulness; *
    I have set your judgments before me.

31. 31

    I hold fast to your decrees; *
    O LORD, let me not be put to shame.

32. 32

    I will run the way of your commandments, *
    for you have set my heart at liberty.

33. 33

    Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, *
    and I shall keep it to the end.

34. 34

    Give me understanding, and I shall keep your law; *
    I shall keep it with all my heart.

35. 35

    Make me go in the path of your commandments, *
    for that is my desire.

36. 36

    Incline my heart to your decrees *
    and not to unjust gain.

37. 37

    Turn my eyes from watching what is worthless; *
    give me life in your ways.

38. 38

    Fulfill your promise to your servant, *
    which you make to those who fear you.

39. 39

    Turn away the reproach which I dread, *
    because your judgments are good.

40. 40

    Behold, I long for your commandments; *
    in your righteousness preserve my life.

41. 41

    Let your loving-kindness come to me, O LORD, *
    and your salvation, according to your promise.

42. 42

    Then shall I have a word for those who taunt me, *
    because I trust in your words.

43. 43

    Do not take the word of truth out of my mouth, *
    for my hope is in your judgments.

44. 44

    I shall continue to keep your law; *
    I shall keep it for ever and ever.

45. 45

    I will walk at liberty, *
    because I study your commandments.

46. 46

    I will tell of your decrees before kings *
    and will not be ashamed.

47. 47

    I delight in your commandments, *
    which I have always loved.

48. 48

    I will lift up my hands to your commandments, *
    and I will meditate on your statutes.

49. 49

    Remember your word to your servant, *
    because you have given me hope.

50. 50

    This is my comfort in my trouble, *
    that your promise gives me life.

51. 51

    The proud have derided me cruelly, *
    but I have not turned from your law.

52. 52

    When I remember your judgments of old, *
    O LORD, I take great comfort.

53. 53

    I am filled with a burning rage, *
    because of the wicked who forsake your law.

54. 54

    Your statutes have been like songs to me *
    wherever I have lived as a stranger.

55. 55

    I remember your Name in the night, O LORD, *
    and dwell upon your law.

56. 56

    This is how it has been with me, *
    because I have kept your commandments.

57. 57

    You only are my portion, O LORD; *
    I have promised to keep your words.

58. 58

    I entreat you with all my heart, *
    be merciful to me according to your promise.

59. 59

    I have considered my ways *
    and turned my feet toward your decrees.

60. 60

    I hasten and do not tarry *
    to keep your commandments.

61. 61

    Though the cords of the wicked entangle me, *
    I do not forget your law.

62. 62

    At midnight I will rise to give you thanks, *
    because of your righteous judgments.

63. 63

    I am a companion of all who fear you *
    and of those who keep your commandments.

64. 64

    The earth, O LORD, is full of your love; *
    instruct me in your statutes.

65. 65

    O LORD, you have dealt graciously with your servant, *
    according to your word.

66. 66

    Teach me discernment and knowledge, *
    for I have believed in your commandments.

67. 67

    Before I was afflicted I went astray, *
    but now I keep your word.

68. 68

    You are good and you bring forth good; *
    instruct me in your statutes.

69. 69

    The proud have smeared me with lies, *
    but I will keep your commandments with my whole heart.

70. 70

    Their heart is gross and fat, *
    but my delight is in your law.

71. 71

    It is good for me that I have been afflicted, *
    that I might learn your statutes.

72. 72

    The law of your mouth is dearer to me *
    than thousands in gold and silver.

73. 73

    Your hands have made me and fashioned me; *
    give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.

74. 74

    Those who fear you will be glad when they see me, *
    because I trust in your word.

75. 75

    I know, O LORD, that your judgments are right *
    and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

76. 76

    Let your loving-kindness be my comfort, *
    as you have promised to your servant.

77. 77

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

78. 78

    Let the arrogant be put to shame, for they wrong me with lies; *
    but I will meditate on your commandments.

79. 79

    Let those who fear you turn to me, *
    and also those who know your decrees.

80. 80

    Let my heart be sound in your statutes, *
    that I may not be put to shame.

81. 81

    My soul has longed for your salvation; *
    I have put my hope in your word.

82. 82

    My eyes have failed from watching for your promise, *
    and I say, "When will you comfort me?"

83. 83

    I have become like a leather flask in the smoke, *
    but I have not forgotten your statutes.

84. 84

    How much longer must I wait? *
    when will you give judgment against those who persecute me?

85. 85

    The proud have dug pits for me; *
    they do not keep your law.

86. 86

    All your commandments are true; *
    help me, for they persecute me with lies.

87. 87

    They had almost made an end of me on earth, *
    but I have not forsaken your commandments.

88. 88

    In your loving-kindness, revive me, *
    that I may keep the decrees of your mouth.

89. 89

    O LORD, your word is everlasting; *
    it stands firm in the heavens.

90. 90

    Your faithfulness remains from one generation to another; *
    you established the earth, and it abides.

91. 91

    By your decree these continue to this day, *
    for all things are your servants.

92. 92

    If my delight had not been in your law, *
    I should have perished in my affliction.

93. 93

    I will never forget your commandments, *
    because by them you give me life.

94. 94

    I am yours; oh, that you would save me! *
    for I study your commandments.

95. 95

    Though the wicked lie in wait for me to destroy me, *
    I will apply my mind to your decrees.

96. 96

    I see that all things come to an end, *
    but your commandment has no bounds.

97. 97

    Oh, how I love your law! *
    all the day long it is in my mind.

98. 98

    Your commandment has made me wiser than my enemies, *
    and it is always with me.

99. 99

    I have more understanding than all my teachers, *
    for your decrees are my study.

100. 100

     I am wiser than the elders, *
     because I observe your commandments.

101. 101

     I restrain my feet from every evil way, *
     that I may keep your word.

102. 102

     I do not shrink from your judgments, *
     because you yourself have taught me.

103. 103

     How sweet are your words to my taste! *
     they are sweeter than honey to my mouth.

104. 104

     Through your commandments I gain understanding; *
     therefore I hate every lying way.

105. 105

     Your word is a lantern to my feet *
     and a light upon my path.

106. 106

     I have sworn and am determined *
     to keep your righteous judgments.

107. 107

     I am deeply troubled; *
     preserve my life, O LORD, according to your word.

108. 108

     Accept, O LORD, the willing tribute of my lips, *
     and teach me your judgments.

109. 109

     My life is always in my hand, *
     yet I do not forget your law.

110. 110

     The wicked have set a trap for me, *
     but I have not strayed from your commandments.

111. 111

     Your decrees are my inheritance for ever; *
     truly, they are the joy of my heart.

112. 112

     I have applied my heart to fulfill your statutes *
     for ever and to the end.

113. 113

     I hate those who have a divided heart, *
     but your law do I love.

114. 114

     You are my refuge and shield; *
     my hope is in your word.

115. 115

     Away from me, you wicked! *
     I will keep the commandments of my God.

116. 116

     Sustain me according to your promise, that I may live, *
     and let me not be disappointed in my hope.

117. 117

     Hold me up, and I shall be safe, *
     and my delight shall be ever in your statutes.

118. 118

     You spurn all who stray from your statutes; *
     their deceitfulness is in vain.

119. 119

     In your sight all the wicked of the earth are but dross; *
     therefore I love your decrees.

120. 120

     My flesh trembles with dread of you; *
     I am afraid of your judgments.

121. 121

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

122. 122

     Be surety for your servant's good; *
     let not the proud oppress me.

123. 123

     My eyes have failed from watching for your salvation *
     and for your righteous promise.

124. 124

     Deal with your servant according to your loving-kindness *
     and teach me your statutes.

125. 125

     I am your servant; grant me understanding, *
     that I may know your decrees.

126. 126

     It is time for you to act, O LORD, *
     for they have broken your law.

127. 127

     Truly, I love your commandments *
     more than gold and precious stones.

128. 128

     I hold all your commandments to be right for me; *
     all paths of falsehood I abhor.

129. 129

     Your decrees are wonderful; *
     therefore I obey them with all my heart.

130. 130

     When your word goes forth it gives light; *
     it gives understanding to the simple.

131. 131

     I open my mouth and pant; *
     I long for your commandments.

132. 132

     Turn to me in mercy, *
     as you always do to those who love your Name.

133. 133

     Steady my footsteps in your word; *
     let no iniquity have dominion over me.

134. 134

     Rescue me from those who oppress me, *
     and I will keep your commandments.

135. 135

     Let your countenance shine upon your servant *
     and teach me your statutes.

136. 136

     My eyes shed streams of tears, *
     because people do not keep your law.

137. 137

     You are righteous, O LORD, *
     and upright are your judgments.

138. 138

     You have issued your decrees *
     with justice and in perfect faithfulness.

139. 139

     My indignation has consumed me, *
     because my enemies forget your words.

140. 140

     Your word has been tested to the uttermost, *
     and your servant holds it dear.

141. 141

     I am small and of little account, *
     yet I do not forget your commandments.

142. 142

     Your justice is an everlasting justice *
     and your law is the truth.

143. 143

     Trouble and distress have come upon me, *
     yet your commandments are my delight.

144. 144

     The righteousness of your decrees is everlasting; *
     grant me understanding, that I may live.

145. 145

     I call with my whole heart; *
     answer me, O LORD, that I may keep your statutes.

146. 146

     I call to you; oh, that you would save me! *
     I will keep your decrees.

147. 147

     Early in the morning I cry out to you, *
     for in your word is my trust.

148. 148

     My eyes are open in the night watches, *
     that I may meditate upon your promise.

149. 149

     Hear my voice, O LORD, according to your loving-kindness; *
     according to your judgments, give me life.

150. 150

     They draw near who in malice persecute me; *
     they are very far from your law.

151. 151

     You, O LORD, are near at hand, *
     and all your commandments are true.

152. 152

     Long have I known from your decrees *
     that you have established them for ever.

153. 153

     Behold my affliction and deliver me, *
     for I do not forget your law.

154. 154

     Plead my cause and redeem me; *
     according to your promise, give me life.

155. 155

     Deliverance is far from the wicked, *
     for they do not study your statutes.

156. 156

     Great is your compassion, O LORD; *
     preserve my life, according to your judgments.

157. 157

     There are many who persecute and oppress me, *
     yet I have not swerved from your decrees.

158. 158

     I look with loathing at the faithless, *
     for they have not kept your word.

159. 159

     See how I love your commandments! *
     O LORD, in your mercy, preserve me.

160. 160

     The heart of your word is truth; *
     all your righteous judgments endure for evermore.

161. 161

     Rulers have persecuted me without a cause, *
     but my heart stands in awe of your word.

162. 162

     I am as glad because of your promise *
     as one who finds great spoils.

163. 163

     As for lies, I hate and abhor them, *
     but your law is my love.

164. 164

     Seven times a day do I praise you, *
     because of your righteous judgments.

165. 165

     Great peace have they who love your law; *
     for them there is no stumbling block.

166. 166

     I have hoped for your salvation, O LORD, *
     and have fulfilled your commandments.

167. 167

     I have kept your decrees *
     and I have loved them deeply.

168. 168

     I have kept your commandments and decrees, *
     for all my ways are before you.

169. 169

     Let my cry come before you, O LORD; *
     give me understanding, according to your word.

170. 170

     Let my supplication come before you; *
     deliver me, according to your promise.

171. 171

     My lips shall pour forth your praise, *
     when you teach me your statutes.

172. 172

     My tongue shall sing of your promise, *
     for all your commandments are righteous.

173. 173

     Let your hand be ready to help me, *
     for I have chosen your commandments.

174. 174

     I long for your salvation, O LORD, *
     and your law is my delight.

175. 175

     Let me live, and I will praise you, *
     and let your judgments help me.

176. 176

     I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost; *
     search for your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.

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