119Psalms 119

The Law of the

1Happy are those whose lives are faultless, who live according to the law of the Lord.Select Psalms 119:1

2Happy are those who follow his commands, who obey him with all their heart.Select Psalms 119:2

3They never do wrong; they walk in the Lord's ways.Select Psalms 119:3

4Lord, you have given us your laws and told us to obey them faithfully.Select Psalms 119:4

5How I hope that I shall be faithful in keeping your instructions!Select Psalms 119:5

6If I pay attention to all your commands, then I will not be put to shame.Select Psalms 119:6

7As I learn your righteous judgments, I will praise you with a pure heart.Select Psalms 119:7

8I will obey your laws; never abandon me!Select Psalms 119:8

Obedience to the Law of the

9How can young people keep their lives pure? By obeying your commands.Select Psalms 119:9

10With all my heart I try to serve you; keep me from disobeying your commandments.Select Psalms 119:10

11I keep your law in my heart, so that I will not sin against you.Select Psalms 119:11

12I praise you, O Lord; teach me your ways.Select Psalms 119:12

13I will repeat aloud all the laws you have given.Select Psalms 119:13

14I delight in following your commands more than in having great wealth.Select Psalms 119:14

15I study your instructions; I examine your teachings.Select Psalms 119:15

16I take pleasure in your laws; your commands I will not forget.Select Psalms 119:16

Happiness in the Law of the

17Be good to me, your servant, so that I may live and obey your teachings.Select Psalms 119:17

18Open my eyes, so that I may see the wonderful truths in your law.Select Psalms 119:18

19I am here on earth for just a little while; do not hide your commands from me.Select Psalms 119:19

20My heart aches with longing; I want to know your judgments at all times.Select Psalms 119:20

21You reprimand the proud; cursed are those who disobey your commands.Select Psalms 119:21

22Free me from their insults and scorn, because I have kept your laws.Select Psalms 119:22

23The rulers meet and plot against me, but I will study your teachings.Select Psalms 119:23

24Your instructions give me pleasure; they are my advisers.Select Psalms 119:24

Determination to Obey the Law of the

25I lie defeated in the dust; revive me, as you have promised.Select Psalms 119:25

26I confessed all I have done, and you answered me; teach me your ways.Select Psalms 119:26

27Help me to understand your laws, and I will meditate on your wonderful teachings.Select Psalms 119:27

28I am overcome by sorrow; strengthen me, as you have promised.Select Psalms 119:28

29Keep me from going the wrong way, and in your goodness teach me your law.Select Psalms 119:29

30I have chosen to be obedient; I have paid attention to your judgments.Select Psalms 119:30

31I have followed your instructions, Lord; don't let me be put to shame.Select Psalms 119:31

32I will eagerly obey your commands, because you will give me more understanding.Select Psalms 119:32

A Prayer for Understanding

33Teach me, Lord, the meaning of your laws, and I will obey them at all times.Select Psalms 119:33

34Explain your law to me, and I will obey it; I will keep it with all my heart.Select Psalms 119:34

35Keep me obedient to your commandments, because in them I find happiness.Select Psalms 119:35

36Give me the desire to obey your laws rather than to get rich.Select Psalms 119:36

37Keep me from paying attention to what is worthless; be good to me, as you have promised.Select Psalms 119:37

38Keep your promise to me, your servant— the promise you make to those who obey you.Select Psalms 119:38

39Save me from the insults I fear; how wonderful are your judgments!Select Psalms 119:39

40I want to obey your commands; give me new life, for you are righteous.Select Psalms 119:40

Trusting the Law of the

41Show me how much you love me, Lord, and save me according to your promise.Select Psalms 119:41

42Then I can answer those who insult me because I trust in your word.Select Psalms 119:42

43Enable me to speak the truth at all times, because my hope is in your judgments.Select Psalms 119:43

44I will always obey your law, forever and ever.Select Psalms 119:44

45I will live in perfect freedom, because I try to obey your teachings.Select Psalms 119:45

46I will announce your commands to kings and I will not be ashamed.Select Psalms 119:46

47I find pleasure in obeying your commands, because I love them.Select Psalms 119:47

48I respect and love your commandments; I will meditate on your instructions.Select Psalms 119:48

Confidence in the Law of the

49Remember your promise to me, your servant; it has given me hope.Select Psalms 119:49

50Even in my suffering I was comforted because your promise gave me life.Select Psalms 119:50

51The proud are always scornful of me, but I have not departed from your law.Select Psalms 119:51

52I remember your judgments of long ago, and they bring me comfort, O Lord.Select Psalms 119:52

53When I see the wicked breaking your law, I am filled with anger.Select Psalms 119:53

54During my brief earthly life I compose songs about your commands.Select Psalms 119:54

55In the night I remember you, Lord, and I think about your law.Select Psalms 119:55

56I find my happiness in obeying your commands.Select Psalms 119:56

Devotion to the Law of the

57You are all I want, O Lord; I promise to obey your laws.Select Psalms 119:57

58I ask you with all my heart to have mercy on me, as you have promised!Select Psalms 119:58

59I have considered my conduct, and I promise to follow your instructions.Select Psalms 119:59

60Without delay I hurry to obey your commands.Select Psalms 119:60

61The wicked have laid a trap for me, but I do not forget your law.Select Psalms 119:61

62In the middle of the night I wake up to praise you for your righteous judgments.Select Psalms 119:62

63I am a friend of all who serve you, of all who obey your laws.Select Psalms 119:63

64Lord, the earth is full of your constant love; teach me your commandments.Select Psalms 119:64

The Value of the Law of the

65You have kept your promise, Lord, and you are good to me, your servant.Select Psalms 119:65

66Give me wisdom and knowledge, because I trust in your commands.Select Psalms 119:66

67Before you punished me, I used to go wrong, but now I obey your word.Select Psalms 119:67

68How good you are—how kind! Teach me your commands.Select Psalms 119:68

69The proud have told lies about me, but with all my heart I obey your instructions.Select Psalms 119:69

70They have no understanding, but I find pleasure in your law.Select Psalms 119:70

71My punishment was good for me, because it made me learn your commands.Select Psalms 119:71

72The law that you gave means more to me than all the money in the world.Select Psalms 119:72

The Justice of the Law of the

73You created me, and you keep me safe; give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws.Select Psalms 119:73

74Those who honor you will be glad when they see me, because I trust in your promise.Select Psalms 119:74

75I know that your judgments are righteous, Lord, and that you punished me because you are faithful.Select Psalms 119:75

76Let your constant love comfort me, as you have promised me, your servant.Select Psalms 119:76

77Have mercy on me, and I will live because I take pleasure in your law.Select Psalms 119:77

78May the proud be ashamed for falsely accusing me; as for me, I will meditate on your instructions.Select Psalms 119:78

79May those who honor you come to me— all those who know your commands.Select Psalms 119:79

80May I perfectly obey your commandments and be spared the shame of defeat.Select Psalms 119:80

A Prayer for Deliverance

81I am worn out, Lord, waiting for you to save me; I place my trust in your word.Select Psalms 119:81

82My eyes are tired from watching for what you promised, while I ask, “When will you help me?”Select Psalms 119:82

83I am as useless as a discarded wineskin; yet I have not forgotten your commands.Select Psalms 119:83

84How much longer must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me?Select Psalms 119:84

85The proud, who do not obey your law, have dug pits to trap me.Select Psalms 119:85

86Your commandments are all trustworthy; people persecute me with lies—help me!Select Psalms 119:86

87They have almost succeeded in killing me, but I have not neglected your commands.Select Psalms 119:87

88Because of your constant love be good to me, so that I may obey your laws.Select Psalms 119:88

Faith in the Law of the

89Your word, O Lord, will last forever; it is eternal in heaven.Select Psalms 119:89

90Your faithfulness endures through all the ages; you have set the earth in place, and it remains.Select Psalms 119:90

91All things remain to this day because of your command, because they are all your servants.Select Psalms 119:91

92If your law had not been the source of my joy, I would have died from my sufferings.Select Psalms 119:92

93I will never neglect your instructions, because by them you have kept me alive.Select Psalms 119:93

94I am yours—save me! I have tried to obey your commands.Select Psalms 119:94

95The wicked are waiting to kill me, but I will meditate on your laws.Select Psalms 119:95

96I have learned that everything has limits; but your commandment is perfect.Select Psalms 119:96

Love for the Law of the

97How I love your law! I think about it all day long.Select Psalms 119:97

98Your commandment is with me all the time and makes me wiser than my enemies.Select Psalms 119:98

99I understand more than all my teachers, because I meditate on your instructions.Select Psalms 119:99

100I have greater wisdom than those who are old, because I obey your commands.Select Psalms 119:100

101I have avoided all evil conduct, because I want to obey your word.Select Psalms 119:101

102I have not neglected your instructions, because you yourself are my teacher.Select Psalms 119:102

103How sweet is the taste of your instructions— sweeter even than honey!Select Psalms 119:103

104I gain wisdom from your laws, and so I hate all bad conduct.Select Psalms 119:104

Light from the Law of the

105Your word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path.Select Psalms 119:105

106I will keep my solemn promise to obey your just instructions.Select Psalms 119:106

107My sufferings, Lord, are terrible indeed; keep me alive, as you have promised.Select Psalms 119:107

108Accept my prayer of thanks, O Lord, and teach me your commands.Select Psalms 119:108

109I am always ready to risk my life; I have not forgotten your law.Select Psalms 119:109

110The wicked lay a trap for me, but I have not disobeyed your commands.Select Psalms 119:110

111Your commandments are my eternal possession; they are the joy of my heart.Select Psalms 119:111

112I have decided to obey your laws until the day I die.Select Psalms 119:112

Safety in the Law of the

113I hate those who are not completely loyal to you, but I love your law.Select Psalms 119:113

114You are my defender and protector; I put my hope in your promise.Select Psalms 119:114

115Go away from me, you sinful people. I will obey the commands of my God.Select Psalms 119:115

116Give me strength, as you promised, and I shall live; don't let me be disappointed in my hope!Select Psalms 119:116

117Hold me, and I will be safe, and I will always pay attention to your commands.Select Psalms 119:117

118You reject everyone who disobeys your laws; their deceitful schemes are useless.Select Psalms 119:118

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

120Because of you I am afraid; I am filled with fear because of your judgments.Select Psalms 119:120

Obedience to the Law of the

121I have done what is right and good; don't abandon me to my enemies!Select Psalms 119:121

122Promise that you will help your servant; don't let the arrogant oppress me!Select Psalms 119:122

123My eyes are tired from watching for your saving help, for the deliverance you promised.Select Psalms 119:123

124Treat me according to your constant love, and teach me your commands.Select Psalms 119:124

125I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your teachings.Select Psalms 119:125

126Lord, it is time for you to act, because people are disobeying your law.Select Psalms 119:126

127I love your commands more than gold, more than the finest gold.Select Psalms 119:127

128And so I follow all your instructions; I hate all wrong ways.Select Psalms 119:128

Desire to Obey the Law of the

129Your teachings are wonderful; I obey them with all my heart.Select Psalms 119:129

130The explanation of your teachings gives light and brings wisdom to the ignorant.Select Psalms 119:130

131In my desire for your commands I pant with open mouth.Select Psalms 119:131

132Turn to me and have mercy on me as you do on all those who love you.Select Psalms 119:132

133As you have promised, keep me from falling; don't let me be overcome by evil.Select Psalms 119:133

134Save me from those who oppress me, so that I may obey your commands.Select Psalms 119:134

135Bless me with your presence and teach me your laws.Select Psalms 119:135

136My tears pour down like a river, because people do not obey your law.Select Psalms 119:136

The Justice of the Law of the

137You are righteous, Lord, and your laws are just.Select Psalms 119:137

138The rules that you have given are completely fair and right.Select Psalms 119:138

139My anger burns in me like a fire, because my enemies disregard your commands.Select Psalms 119:139

140How certain your promise is! How I love it!Select Psalms 119:140

141I am unimportant and despised, but I do not neglect your teachings.Select Psalms 119:141

142Your righteousness will last forever, and your law is always true.Select Psalms 119:142

143I am filled with trouble and anxiety, but your commandments bring me joy.Select Psalms 119:143

144Your instructions are always just; give me understanding, and I shall live.Select Psalms 119:144

A Prayer for Deliverance

145With all my heart I call to you; answer me, Lord, and I will obey your commands!Select Psalms 119:145

146I call to you; save me, and I will keep your laws.Select Psalms 119:146

147Before sunrise I call to you for help; I place my hope in your promise.Select Psalms 119:147

148All night long I lie awake, to meditate on your instructions.Select Psalms 119:148

149Because your love is constant, hear me, O Lord; show your mercy, and preserve my life!Select Psalms 119:149

150My cruel persecutors are coming closer, people who never keep your law.Select Psalms 119:150

151But you are near to me, Lord, and all your commands are permanent.Select Psalms 119:151

152Long ago I learned about your instructions; you made them to last forever.Select Psalms 119:152

A Plea for Help

153Look at my suffering, and save me, because I have not neglected your law.Select Psalms 119:153

154Defend my cause, and set me free; save me, as you have promised.Select Psalms 119:154

155The wicked will not be saved, for they do not obey your laws.Select Psalms 119:155

156But your compassion, Lord, is great; show your mercy and save me!Select Psalms 119:156

157I have many enemies and oppressors, but I do not fail to obey your laws.Select Psalms 119:157

158When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust, because they do not keep your commands.Select Psalms 119:158

159See how I love your instructions, Lord. Your love never changes, so save me!Select Psalms 119:159

160The heart of your law is truth, and all your righteous judgments are eternal.Select Psalms 119:160

Dedication to the Law of the

161Powerful people attack me unjustly, but I respect your law.Select Psalms 119:161

162How happy I am because of your promises— as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.Select Psalms 119:162

163I hate and detest all lies, but I love your law.Select Psalms 119:163

164Seven times each day I thank you for your righteous judgments.Select Psalms 119:164

165Those who love your law have perfect security, and there is nothing that can make them fall.Select Psalms 119:165

166I wait for you to save me, Lord, and I do what you command.Select Psalms 119:166

167I obey your teachings; I love them with all my heart.Select Psalms 119:167

168I obey your commands and your instructions; you see everything I do.Select Psalms 119:168

A Prayer for Help

169Let my cry for help reach you, Lord! Give me understanding, as you have promised.Select Psalms 119:169

170Listen to my prayer, and save me according to your promise!Select Psalms 119:170

171I will always praise you, because you teach me your laws.Select Psalms 119:171

172I will sing about your law, because your commands are just.Select Psalms 119:172

173Always be ready to help me, because I follow your commands.Select Psalms 119:173

174How I long for your saving help, O Lord! I find happiness in your law.Select Psalms 119:174

175Give me life, so that I may praise you; may your instructions help me.Select Psalms 119:175

176I wander about like a lost sheep; so come and look for me, your servant, because I have not neglected your laws.Select Psalms 119:176