Psalm 119
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1 How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD!1Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD!
2How blessed are those who observe his decrees, who seek him with all of their heart,2Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart,
3who practice no evil while they walk in his ways.3who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!
4You have commanded concerning your precepts, that they be guarded with diligence.4You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.
5Oh, that my ways were steadfast, so I may keep your statutes.5Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!
6Then I will not be ashamed, since my eyes will be fixed on all of your commands.6Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
7I will praise you with an upright heart, as I learn your righteous decrees.7I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.
8I will keep your statutes; do not ever abandon me.8I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me!
9How can a young man keep his behavior pure? By guarding it in accordance with your word.9How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.
10I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands.10With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!
11I have stored what you have said in my heart, so I won't sin against you.11I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
12Blessed are you, LORD! Teach me your statutes.12Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes!
13I have spoken with my lips about all your decrees that you have announced. 13With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth.
14I find joy in the path of your decrees, as if I owned all kinds of riches.14In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.
15I will meditate on your precepts, and I will respect your ways.15I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.
16I am delighted with your statutes; I will not forget your word. 16I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
17Deal kindly with your servant so I may live and keep your word. 17Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word.
18Open my eyes so that I will observe amazing things from your instruction. 18Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.
19Since I am a stranger on the earth, do not hide your commands from me.19I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me!
20My soul is consumed with longing for your decrees at all times.20My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times.
21You rebuke the accursed ones, who wander from your commands.21You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments.
22Remove scorn and disrespect from me, for I observe your decrees.22Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies.
23Though nobles take their seat and gossip about me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.23Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.
24I take joy in your decrees, for they are my counselors.24Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors.
25My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word.25My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word!
26I have talked about my ways, and you have answered me; Teach me your statutes.26When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes!
27Help me understand how your precepts function, and I will meditate on your wondrous acts.27Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
28I weep because of sorrow; fortify me according to your word.28My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!
29Remove false paths from me; and graciously give me your instruction. 29Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law!
30I have chosen the faithful way; I have firmly placed your ordinances before me. 30I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me.
31I cling to your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame.31I cling to your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame!
32I eagerly race along the way of your commands, for you enable me to do so. 32I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart!
33Teach me, LORD, about the way of your statutes, and I will observe them without fail. 33Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end.
34Give me understanding and I will observe your instruction. I will keep it with all of my heart.34Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
35Help me live my life by your commands, because my joy is in them.35Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.
36Turn my heart to your decrees and away from unjust gain.36Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!
37Turn my eyes away from gazing at worthless things, and revive me by your ways.37Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.
38Confirm your promise to your servant, which is for those who fear you.38Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared.
39Turn away the shame that I dread, because your ordinances are good.39Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good.
40Look, I long for your precepts; revive me through your righteousness.40Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life!
41May your gracious love come to me, LORD, your salvation, just as you said.41Let your steadfast love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise;
42Then I can answer the one who insults me, for I place my trust in your word.42then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
43Never take your truthful words from me, For I wait for your ordinances.43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules.
44Then I will always keep your Law, forever and ever,44I will keep your law continually, forever and ever,
45I will walk in liberty, for I seek your precepts.45and I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts.
46Then I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed.46I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame,
47I will take delight in your commands, which I love.47for I find my delight in your commandments, which I love.
48I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.48I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.
49Remember what you said to your servant, by which you caused me to hope.49Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope.
50This is what comforts me in my troubles: that what you say revives me.50This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.
51Even though the arrogant utterly deride me, I do not turn away from your instruction. 51The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law.
52I have remembered your ancient ordinances, LORD, and I take comfort in them.52When I think of your rules from of old, I take comfort, O LORD.
53I burn with indignation because of the wicked who forsake your instruction. 53Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake your law.
54Your statutes are my songs, no matter where I make my home. 54Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my sojourning.
55In the night I remember your name, LORD, and keep your instruction. 55I remember your name in the night, O LORD, and keep your law.
56I have made it my personal responsibility to keep your precepts.56This blessing has fallen to me, that I have kept your precepts.
57The LORD is my inheritance; I have given my promise to keep your word.57The LORD is my portion; I promise to keep your words.
58I have sought your favor with all of my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.58I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
59I examined my lifestyle and set my feet in the direction of your decrees.59When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies;
60I hurried and did not procrastinate to keep your commands.60I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.
61Though the ropes of the wicked have ensnared me, I have not forgotten your instruction. 61Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law.
62At midnight I will get up to thank you for your righteous ordinances.62At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous rules.
63I am united with all who fear you, and with everyone who keeps your precepts.63I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts.
64LORD, the earth overflows with your gracious love! Teach me your statutes.64The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes!
65LORD, you have dealt well with your servant, according to your word.65You have dealt well with your servant, O LORD, according to your word.
66Teach me both knowledge and appropriate discretion, because I believe in your commands.66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
67Before I was humbled, I wandered away, but now I observe your words.67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.
68LORD, you are good , and do what is good; teach me your statutes.68You are good and do good; teach me your statutes.
69The arrogant have accused me falsely; but I will observe your precepts wholeheartedly.69The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts;
70Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction. 70their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law.
71It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes.71It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.
72Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. 72The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
73Your hands made and formed me; give me understanding, that I may learn your commands.73Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
74May those who fear you see me and be glad, for I have hoped in your word.74Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word.
75I know, LORD, that your decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me.75I know, O LORD, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76May your gracious love comfort me in accordance with your promise to your servant.76Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant.
77May your mercies come to me that I may live, for your instruction is my delight.77Let your mercy come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.
78May the arrogant become ashamed, because they have subverted me with deceit; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.78Let the insolent be put to shame, because they have wronged me with falsehood; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.
79May those who fear you turn to me, along with those who know your decrees.79Let those who fear you turn to me, that they may know your testimonies.
80May my heart be blameless with respect to your statutes so that I may not become ashamed.80May my heart be blameless in your statutes, that I may not be put to shame!
81I long for your deliverance; I have looked to your word, placing my hope in it.81My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word.
82My eyes grow weary with respect to what you have promised— I keep asking, "When will you comfort me?"82My eyes long for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me?”
83Though I have become like a water skin dried by smoke, I have not forgotten your statutes.83For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes.
84How many days must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who persecute me?84How long must your servant endure? When will you judge those who persecute me?
85The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me disobeying your instruction. 85The insolent have dug pitfalls for me; they do not live according to your law.
86All of your commands are reliable. I am persecuted without cause—help me!86All your commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me!
87Though the arrogant nearly destroyed me on earth, I did not abandon your precepts.87They have almost made an end of me on earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.
88Revive me according to your gracious love; and I will keep the decrees that you have proclaimed.88In your steadfast love give me life, that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth.
89Your word is forever, LORD; it is firmly established in heaven.89Forever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.
90Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation. You established the earth, and it stands firm.90Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast.
91To this day they stand by means of your rulings, for all things serve you.91By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants.
92Had your instruction not been my pleasure, I would have died in my affliction.92If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
93I will never forget your precepts, for you have revived me with them.93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life.
94I am yours, so save me, since I have sought your precepts.94I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.
95The wicked lay in wait to destroy me, while I ponder your decrees.95The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I consider your testimonies.
96I have observed that all things have their limit, but your commandment is very broad.96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad.
97How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation.97Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day.
98Your commands make me wiser than my adversaries, since they are always with me.98Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.
99I am more insightful than my teachers, because your decrees are my meditations.99I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.
100I have more common sense than the elders, for I observe your precepts.100I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts.
101I keep away from every evil choice so that I may keep your word. 101I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word.
102I do not avoid your judgments, for you pointed them out to me.102I do not turn aside from your rules, for you have taught me.
103How pleasing is what you have to say to me— tasting better than honey.103How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104I obtain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.104Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.
105Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my pathway.105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
106I have given my word and affirmed it, to keep your righteous judgments.106I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules.
107I am severely afflicted. Revive me, LORD, according to your word.107I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to your word!
108LORD, please accept my voluntary offerings of praise, and teach me your judgments.108Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me your rules.
109Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I do not forget your instruction. 109I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget your law.
110Though the wicked lay a trap for me, I haven't wandered away from your precepts.110The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts.
111I have inherited your decrees forever, because they are the joy of my heart.111Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
112As a result, I am determined to carry out your statutes forever.112I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end.
113I despise the double-minded, but I love your instruction. 113I hate the double-minded, but I love your law.
114You are my fortress and shield; I hope in your word.114You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.
115Leave me, you who practice evil, that I may observe the commands of my God.115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
116Sustain me, God, as you have promised, and I will live. Do not let me be ashamed of my hope.116Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope!
117Support me, that I may be saved, and I will carry out your statutes consistently.117Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually!
118You reject all who wander from your statutes, since their deceitfulness is vain.118You spurn all who go astray from your statutes, for their cunning is in vain.
119You remove all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love your decrees.119All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross, therefore I love your testimonies.
120My flesh trembles out of fear of you, and I am in awe of your judgments.120My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments.
121I have acted with justice and righteousness; do not abandon me to my oppressors.121I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
122Back up your servant in a positive way; do not let the arrogant oppress me.122Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me.
123My eyes fail as I look for your salvation and for your righteous promise.123My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
124Act toward your servant consistent with your gracious love, and teach me your statutes.124Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes.
125Since I am your servant, give me understanding, so I will know your decrees.125I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies!
126It is time for the LORD to act, since they have violated your instruction. 126It is time for the LORD to act, for your law has been broken.
127I truly love your commands more than gold, including fine gold.127Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.
128I truly consider all of your precepts—all of them—to be just, while I despise every false way.128Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right; I hate every false way.
129Your decrees are wonderful— that's why I observe them.129Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.
130The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple.130The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
131I open my mouth and pant as I long for your commands.131I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments.
132Turn in my direction and show mercy to me, as you have decreed regarding those who love your name.132Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.
133Direct my footsteps by your promise, and do not let any kind of iniquity rule over me.133Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
134Deliver me from human oppression and I will keep your precepts.134Redeem me from man’s oppression, that I may keep your precepts.
135Show favor to your servant, and teach me your statutes.135Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes.
136My eyes shed rivers of tears, when others do not obey your instruction. 136My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law.
137LORD, you are righteous, and your judgments are right.137Righteous are you, O LORD, and right are your rules.
138You have ordered your decrees to us rightly, and they are very faithful.138You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.
139My zeal consumes me because my enemies forget your words.139My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words.
140Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it.140Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.
141Though I may be small and despised, I do not neglect your precepts.141I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.
142Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, and your instruction is true.142Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true.
143Though trouble and anguish overwhelm me, your commands remain my delight.143Trouble and anguish have found me out, but your commandments are my delight.
144Your righteous decrees are eternal; give me understanding, and I will live.144Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.
145I have cried out with all of my heart. Answer me, LORD! I will observe your statutes.145With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD! I will keep your statutes.
146I have called out to you, "Save me, so I may keep your decrees."146I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies.
147I get up before dawn and cry for help; I place my hope in your word.147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words.
148I look forward to the night watches, when I may meditate on what you have said.148My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.
149Hear my voice according to your gracious love. LORD, revive me in keeping with your justice.149Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O LORD, according to your justice give me life.
150Those who pursue wickedness draw near; they remain far from your instruction. 150They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from your law.
151You are near, LORD, and all of your commands are true.151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are true.
152I discovered long ago about your decrees that you have confirmed them forever.152Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever.
153Look on my misery, and rescue me, for I do not ignore your instruction. 153Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law.
154Defend my case and redeem me; revive me according to your promise.154Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise!
155Deliverance remains remote from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.155Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.
156Your mercies are magnificent, LORD; revive me according to your judgments.156Great is your mercy, O LORD; give me life according to your rules.
157Though my persecutors and adversaries are numerous, I do not turn aside from your decrees.157Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from your testimonies.
158I watch the treacherous, and despise them, because they do not do what you have said.158I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your commands.
159Look how I love your precepts, LORD; revive me according to your gracious love.159Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life according to your steadfast love.
160The sum of your word is truth, and each righteous ordinance of yours is everlasting.160The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.
161Though nobles persecute me for no reason, my heart stands in awe of your words.161Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.
162I find joy at what you have said like one who has discovered a great treasure.162I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.
163I despise and hate falsehood, but I love your instruction. 163I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law.
164I praise you seven times a day because of your righteous ordinances.164Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules.
165Great peace belongs to those who love your instruction, and nothing makes them stumble.165Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.
166I am looking in hope for your deliverance, LORD, as I carry out your commands.166I hope for your salvation, O LORD, and I do your commandments.
167My soul treasures your decrees, and I love them deeply.167My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly.
168I keep your precepts and your decrees because all of my ways are before you.168I keep your precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before you.
169May my cry arise before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word.169Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word!
170Let my request come before you; deliver me, as you have promised.170Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word.
171May my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes.171My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes.
172May my tongue sing about your promise, for all of your commands are right.172My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right.
173May your hand stand ready to assist me, for I have chosen your precepts.173Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
174I am longing for your deliverance, LORD, and your instruction is my joy.174I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight.
175Let me live, and I will praise you; let your ordinances help me.175Let my soul live and praise you, and let your rules help me.
176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come find your servant, for I do not forget your commands.176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.
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Psalm 118
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