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