Psalms 119
New International Version - Psalms 119 << | >> 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133134135136137138139140141142143144145146147148149150 119:1 Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. 119:2 Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. 119:3 They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways. 119:4 You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed. 119:5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees! 119:6 Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands. 119:7 I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws. 119:8 I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me. 119:9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. 119:10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. 119:12 Praise be to you, O Lord ; teach me your decrees. 119:13 With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. 119:14 I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. 119:15 I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. 119:16 I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. 119:17 Do good to your servant, and I will live; I will obey your word. 119:18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. 119:19 I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me. 119:20 My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times. 119:21 You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands. 119:22 Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes. 119:23 Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees. 119:24 Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors. 119:25 I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word. 119:26 I recounted my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees. 119:27 Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders. 119:28 My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. 119:29 Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law. 119:30 I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws. 119:31 I hold fast to your statutes, O Lord ; do not let me be put to shame. 119:32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. 119:33 Teach me, O Lord , to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end. 119:34 Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart. 119:35 Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. 119:36 Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. 119:37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. 119:38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared. 119:39 Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good. 119:40 How I long for your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness. 119:41 May your unfailing love come to me, O Lord , your salvation according to your promise; 119:42 then I will answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word. 119:43 Do not snatch the word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws. 119:44 I will always obey your law, for ever and ever. 119:45 I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. 119:46 I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame, 119:47 for I delight in your commands because I love them. 119:48 I lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees. 119:49 Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. 119:50 My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life. 119:51 The arrogant mock me without restraint, but I do not turn from your law. 119:52 I remember your ancient laws, O Lord , and I find comfort in them. 119:53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law. 119:54 Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge. 119:55 In the night I remember your name, O Lord , and I will keep your law. 119:56 This has been my practice: I obey your precepts. 119:57 You are my portion, O Lord ; I have promised to obey your words. 119:58 I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. 119:59 I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. 119:60 I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands. 119:61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law. 119:62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws. 119:63 I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts. 119:64 The earth is filled with your love, O Lord ; teach me your decrees. 119:65 Do good to your servant according to your word, O Lord. 119:66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands. 119:67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. 119:68 You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. 119:69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart. 119:70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law. 119:71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. 119:72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. 119:73 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands. 119:74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word. 119:75 I know, O Lord , that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me. 119:76 May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. 119:77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight. 119:78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts. 119:79 May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes. 119:80 May my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be put to shame. 119:81 My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word. 119:82 My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, 'When will you comfort me?' 119:83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees. 119:84 How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors? 119:85 The arrogant dig pitfalls for me, contrary to your law. 119:86 All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for men persecute me without cause. 119:87 They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts. 119:88 Preserve my life according to your love, and I will obey the statutes of your mouth. 119:89 Your word, O Lord , is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. 119:90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. 119:91 Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you. 119:92 If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. 119:93 I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. 119:94 Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts. 119:95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes. 119:96 To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless. 119:97 Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. 119:98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. 119:99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. 119:100 I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts. 119:101 I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word. 119:102 I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me. 119:103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! 119:104 I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. 119:106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. 119:107 I have suffered much; preserve my life, O Lord , according to your word. 119:108 Accept, O Lord , the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. 119:109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law. 119:110 The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts. 119:111 Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. 119:112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end. 119:113 I hate double-minded men, but I love your law. 119:114 You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. 119:115 Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God! 119:116 Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed. 119:117 Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees. 119:118 You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their deceitfulness is in vain. 119:119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes. 119:120 My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws. 119:121 I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors. 119:122 Ensure your servant's well-being; let not the arrogant oppress me. 119:123 My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise. 119:124 Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees. 119:125 I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes. 119:126 It is time for you to act, O Lord ; your law is being broken. 119:127 Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold, 119:128 and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path. 119:129 Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. 119:131 I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands. 119:132 Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. 119:133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. 119:134 Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may obey your precepts. 119:135 Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees. 119:136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed. 119:137 Righteous are you, O Lord , and your laws are right. 119:138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy. 119:139 My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words. 119:140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them. 119:141 Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts. 119:142 Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true. 119:143 Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight. 119:144 Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may live. 119:145 I call with all my heart; answer me, O Lord , and I will obey your decrees. 119:146 I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes. 119:147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. 119:148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. 119:149 Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, O Lord , according to your laws. 119:150 Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law. 119:151 Yet you are near, O Lord , and all your commands are true. 119:152 Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever. 119:153 Look upon my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law. 119:154 Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise. 119:155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees. 119:156 Your compassion is great, O Lord ; preserve my life according to your laws. 119:157 Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes. 119:158 I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word. 119:159 See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, O Lord , according to your love. 119:160 All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. 119:161 Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word. 119:162 I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil. 119:163 I hate and abhor falsehood but I love your law. 119:164 Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws. 119:165 Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. 119:166 I wait for your salvation, O Lord , and I follow your commands. 119:167 I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly. 119:168 I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you. 119:169 May my cry come before you, O Lord ; give me understanding according to your word. 119:170 May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise. 119:171 May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees. 119:172 May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous. 119:173 May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. 119:174 I long for your salvation, O Lord , and your law is my delight. 119:175 Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me. 119:176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.