Psalms 119:1-55

How  happy are those whose way is blameless,  who walk according to the  LORD’s instruction!  Happy are those who keep his decrees  and seek him with all their heart.  They do nothing wrong;  they walk in his ways. You have commanded that your precepts  be diligently kept. If only my ways were committed to keeping your statutes!  Then I would not be ashamed  when I think about all your commands. I will praise you with an upright heart  when I learn your righteous judgments. I will keep your statutes; never abandon me.  How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping your   word.  I have sought you with all my heart;  don’t let me wander from your commands.  I have treasured your word in my heart  so that I may not sin against you. LORD, may you be blessed; teach me your statutes.  With my lips I proclaim all the judgments from your mouth.  I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees  as much as in all riches. I will meditate on your precepts  and think about your ways.  I will delight in your statutes;  I will not forget your word. Deal generously with your servant  so that I might live; then I will keep your word. Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction. I am a resident alien on earth;  do not hide your commands from me. I am continually overcome with longing for your judgments.  You rebuke the arrogant, the ones under a curse,  who wander from your commands.  Take insult and contempt away from me,  for I have kept your decrees. Though princes sit together speaking against me,  your servant will think about your statutes;  your decrees are my delight and my counselors.  My life is down in the dust;  give me life  through your word. I told you about my life, and you answered me; teach me your statutes.  Help me understand the meaning of your precepts so that I can meditate on your wonders.  I am weary  from grief; strengthen me through your word.  Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me your instruction. I have chosen the way of truth; I have set your ordinances before me.  I cling to your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame.  I pursue the way of your commands, for you broaden my understanding.  , Teach me, LORD, the meaning  of your statutes, and I will always keep them.  , Help me understand your instruction,  and I will obey it and follow it with all my heart.  Help me stay on the path of your commands,  for I take pleasure in it.  Turn my heart to your decrees  and not to dishonest profit.  Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless;  give me life in your ways.  , Confirm what you said to your servant,  for it produces reverence for you. Turn away the disgrace I dread;  indeed, your judgments are good. How I long for your precepts!  Give me life through your righteousness. Let your faithful love come to me,  LORD,  your salvation, as you promised.  Then I can answer the one who taunts me,  for I trust in your word. Never take the word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in your judgments.  I will always obey your instruction, forever and ever.  I will walk freely in an open place  because I study your precepts.  I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed.  I delight in your commands, which I love.  I will lift up my hands  to your commands, which I love, and will meditate on your statutes.  Remember your word to your servant; you have given me hope through it. This is my comfort in my affliction:  Your promise has given me life. The arrogant constantly ridicule me, but I do not turn away from your instruction.  LORD, I remember your judgments from long ago and find comfort. Fury seizes me  because of the wicked who reject your instruction.  Your statutes are the theme of my song during my earthly life.  LORD, I remember your name  in the night,  and I obey your instruction.

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