Psalms 119
119
Psalm 119#119:0 Psalm 119 is a poem in Hebrew alphabetical order.
1Blessed are those whose lives have integrity,
those who follow the teachings of the Lord.
2Blessed are those who obey his written instructions.
They wholeheartedly search for him.
3They do nothing wrong.
They follow his directions.
4You have commanded
that your guiding principles be carefully followed.
5I pray that my ways may become firmly established
so that I can obey your laws.
6Then I will never feel ashamed
when I study all your commandments.
7I will give thanks to you
as I learn your regulations, which are based on your righteousness.
8I will obey your laws.
Never abandon me.
9How can a young person keep his life pure?
⌞He can do it⌟ by holding on to your word.
10I wholeheartedly searched for you.
Do not let me wander away from your commandments.
11I have treasured your promise in my heart
so that I may not sin against you.
12Thanks be to you, O Lord.
Teach me your laws.
13With my lips I have repeated
every regulation that ⌞comes⌟ from your mouth.
14I find joy in the way ⌞shown by⌟ your written instructions
more than I find joy in all kinds of riches.
15I want to reflect on your guiding principles
and study your ways.
16Your laws make me happy.
I never forget your word.
17Be kind to me so that I may live
and hold on to your word.
18Uncover my eyes
so that I may see the miraculous things in your teachings.
19I am a foreigner in this world.
Do not hide your commandments from me.
20My soul is overwhelmed with endless longing for your regulations.
21You threaten arrogant people, who are condemned
and wander away from your commandments.
22Remove the insults and contempt that have fallen on me
because I have obeyed your written instructions.
23Even though influential people plot against me,
I reflect on your laws.
24Indeed, your written instructions make me happy.
They are my best friends.
25I am close to death.
Give me a new life as you promised.
26I told you what I have done, and you answered me.
Teach me your laws.
27Help me understand your guiding principles
so that I may reflect on your miracles.
28I am drowning in tears.
Strengthen me as you promised.
29Turn me away from a life of lies.
Graciously provide me with your teachings.
30I have chosen a life of faithfulness.
I have set your regulations in front of me.
31I have clung tightly to your written instructions.
O Lord, do not let me be put to shame.
32I will eagerly pursue your commandments
because you continue to increase my understanding.
33Teach me, O Lord, how to live by your laws,
and I will obey them to the end.
34Help me understand so that I can follow your teachings.
I will guard them with all my heart.
35Lead me on the path of your commandments,
because I am happy with them.
36Direct my heart toward your written instructions
rather than getting rich in underhanded ways.
37Turn my eyes away from worthless things.
Give me a new life in your ways.
38Keep your promise to me
so that I can fear you.
39Take away insults, which I dread,
because your regulations are good.
40I long for your guiding principles.
Give me a new life in your righteousness.
41Let your blessings reach me, O Lord.
Save me as you promised.
42Then I will have an answer for the one who insults me
since I trust your word.
43Do not take so much as a single word of truth from my mouth.
My hope is based on your regulations.
44I will follow your teachings forever and ever.
45I will walk around freely
because I sought out your guiding principles.
46I will speak about your written instructions in the presence of kings
and not feel ashamed.
47Your commandments, which I love, make me happy.
48I lift my hands ⌞in prayer⌟ because of your commandments,
which I love.
I will reflect on your laws.
49Remember the word ⌞you gave⌟ me.
Through it you gave me hope.
50This is my comfort in my misery:
Your promise gave me a new life.
51Arrogant people have mocked me with cruelty,
yet I have not turned away from your teachings.
52I remembered your regulations from long ago, O Lord,
and I found comfort ⌞in them⌟.
53I am burning with anger because of wicked people,
who abandon your teachings.
54Your laws have become like psalms to me
in this place where I am only a foreigner.
55At night I remember your name, O Lord,
and I follow your teachings.
56This has happened to me
because I have obeyed your guiding principles.
57You are my inheritance, O Lord.
I promised to hold on to your words.
58With all my heart I want to win your favor.
Be kind to me as you promised.
59I have thought about my life,
and I have directed my feet back to your written instructions.
60Without any hesitation I hurry to obey your commandments.
61 ⌞Though⌟ the ropes of wicked people are tied around me,
I never forget your teachings.
62At midnight I wake up to give thanks to you
for the regulations, which are based on your righteousness.
63I am a friend to everyone who fears you
and to everyone who follows your guiding principles.
64Your mercy, O Lord, fills the earth.
Teach me your laws.
65You have treated me well, O Lord,
as you promised.
66Teach me ⌞to use⌟ good judgment and knowledge,
because I believe in your commandments.
67Before you made me suffer, I used to wander off,
but now I hold on to your word.
68You are good, and you do good things.
Teach me your laws.
69Arrogant people have smeared me with lies,
⌞yet⌟ I obey your guiding principles with all my heart.
70Their hearts are cold and insensitive,
⌞yet⌟ I am happy with your teachings.
71It was good that I had to suffer
in order to learn your laws.
72The teachings ⌞that come⌟ from your mouth are worth more to me
than thousands in gold or silver.
73Your hands created me and made me what I am.
Help me understand so that I may learn your commandments.
74Those who fear you will see me and rejoice,
because my hope is based on your word.
75I know that your regulations are fair, O Lord,
and that you were right to make me suffer.
76Let your mercy comfort me
as you promised.
77Let your compassion reach me so that I may live,
because your teachings make me happy.
78Let arrogant people be put to shame
because they lied about me,
⌞yet⌟ I reflect on your guiding principles.
79Let those who fear you turn to me
so that they can come to know your written instructions.
80Let my heart be filled with integrity in regard to your laws
so that I will not be put to shame.
81My soul is weak from waiting for you to save me.
My hope is based on your word.
82My eyes have become strained from looking for your promise.
I ask, “When will you comfort me?”
83Although I have become like a shriveled and dried out wineskin,
I have not forgotten your laws.
84What is left of my life?
When will you bring those who persecute me to justice?
85Arrogant people have dug pits to trap me
in defiance of your teachings.
86(All your commandments are reliable.)
Those people persecute me with lies. Help me!
87They almost wiped me off ⌞the face of⌟ the earth.
But I did not abandon your guiding principles.
88Give me a new life through your mercy
so that I may obey the written instructions,
⌞which came⌟ from your mouth.
89O Lord, your word is established in heaven forever.
90Your faithfulness endures throughout every generation.
You set the earth in place, and it continues to stand.
91All things continue to stand today because of your regulations,
since they are all your servants.
92If your teachings had not made me happy,
then I would have died in my misery.
93I will never forget your guiding principles,
because you gave me a new life through them.
94I am yours.
Save me, because I have searched for your guiding principles.
95The wicked people have waited for me in order to destroy me,
⌞yet⌟ I want to understand your written instructions.
96I have seen a limit to everything else,
⌞but⌟ your commandments have no limit.
97Oh, how I love your teachings!
They are in my thoughts all day long.
98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies,
because your commandments are always with me.
99I have more insight than all my teachers,
because your written instructions are in my thoughts.
100I have more wisdom than those with many years of experience,
because I have obeyed your guiding principles.
101I have kept my feet ⌞from walking⌟ on any evil path
in order to obey your word.
102I have not neglected your regulations,
because you have taught me.
103How sweet the taste of your promise is!
It tastes sweeter than honey.
104From your guiding principles I gain understanding.
That is why I hate every path that leads to lying.
105Your word is a lamp for my feet
and a light for my path.
106I took an oath, and I will keep it.
I took an oath to follow your regulations,
which are based on your righteousness.
107I have suffered so much.
Give me a new life, O Lord, as you promised.
108Please accept the praise I gladly give you, O Lord,
and teach me your regulations.
109I always take my life into my own hands,
but I never forget your teachings.
110Wicked people have set a trap for me,
but I have never wandered away from your guiding principles.
111Your written instructions are mine forever.
They are the joy of my heart.
112I have decided to obey your laws.
They offer a reward that never ends.
113I hate two-faced people,
but I love your teachings.
114You are my hiding place and my shield.
My hope is based on your word.
115Get away from me, you evildoers,
so that I can obey the commandments of my God.
116Help me God, as you promised, so that I may live.
Do not turn my hope into disappointment.
117Hold me, and I will be safe,
and I will always respect your laws.
118You reject all who wander away from your laws,
because their lies mislead them.
119You get rid of all wicked people on earth as if they were rubbish.
That is why I love your written instructions.
120My body shudders in fear of you,
and I am afraid of your regulations.
121I have done what is fair and right.
Do not leave me at the mercy of those who oppress me.
122Guarantee my well-being.
Do not let arrogant people oppress me.
123My eyes are strained from looking for you to save me
and from looking for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
124Treat me with kindness,
and teach me your laws.
125I am your servant.
Help me understand
so that I may come to know your written instructions.
126It is time for you to act, O Lord.#119:126 One Hebrew manuscript, Latin; other Hebrew manuscripts “It is time to act for the LORD.”
Even though people have abolished your teachings,
127I love your commandments more than gold, more than pure gold.
128I follow the straight paths of your guiding principles.
I hate every pathway that leads to lying.
129Your written instructions are miraculous.
That is why I obey them.
130Your word is a doorway that lets in light,
and it helps gullible people understand.
131I open my mouth and pant
because I long for your commandments.
132Turn toward me, and have pity on me
as you have pledged to do for those who love your name.
133Make my steps secure through your promise,
and do not let any sin control me.
134Save me from human oppression
so that I may obey your guiding principles.
135Smile on me,
and teach me your laws.
136Streams of tears flow from my eyes
because others do not follow your teachings.
137You are righteous, O Lord,
and your regulations are fair.
138You have issued your written instructions.
They are fair and completely dependable.
139My devotion ⌞for your words⌟ consumes me,
because my enemies have forgotten your words.
140Your promise has been thoroughly tested,
and I love it.
141I am unimportant and despised,
⌞yet⌟ I never forget your guiding principles.
142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and your teachings are reliable.
143Trouble and hardship have found me,
but your commandments ⌞still⌟ make me happy.
144Your written instructions are always right.
Help me understand ⌞them⌟ so that I will live.
145I have called out with all my heart. Answer me, O Lord.
I want to obey your laws.
146I have called out.
Save me, so that I can obey your written instructions.
147I got up before dawn, and I cried out for help.
My hope is based on your word.
148My eyes are wide-open throughout the nighttime hours
to reflect on your word.
149In keeping with your mercy, hear my voice.
O Lord, give me a new life guided by your regulations.
150Those who carry out plots against me are near,
⌞yet⌟ they are far away from your teachings.
151You are near, O Lord,
and all your commandments are reliable.
152Long ago I learned from your written instructions
that you made them to last forever.
153Look at my misery, and rescue me,
because I have never forgotten your teachings.
154Plead my case ⌞for me⌟, and save me.
Give me a new life as you promised.
155Wicked people are far from being saved,
because they have not searched for your laws.
156Your acts of compassion are many in number, O Lord.
Give me a new life guided by your regulations.
157I have many persecutors and opponents,
⌞yet⌟ I have not turned away from your written instructions.
158I have seen traitors,
and I am filled with disgust.
They have not accepted your promise.
159See how I have loved your guiding principles!
O Lord, in keeping with your mercy, give me a new life.
160There is nothing but truth in your word,
and all of your righteous regulations endure forever.
161Influential people have persecuted me for no reason,
but it is only your words that fill my heart with terror.
162I find joy in your promise
like someone who finds a priceless treasure.
163I hate lying; I am disgusted with it.
I love your teachings.
164Seven times a day I praise you
for your righteous regulations.
165There is lasting peace for those who love your teachings.
Nothing can make those people stumble.
166I have waited with hope for you to save me, O Lord.
I have carried out your commandments.
167I have obeyed your written instructions.
I have loved them very much.
168I have followed your guiding principles and your written instructions,
because my whole life is in front of you.
169Let my cry for help come into your presence, O Lord.
Help me understand as you promised.
170Let my plea for mercy come into your presence.
Rescue me as you promised.
171Let my lips pour out praise
because you teach me your laws.
172Let my tongue sing about your promise
because all your commandments are fair.
173Let your hand help me
because I have chosen ⌞to follow⌟ your guiding principles.
174I have longed for you to save me, O Lord,
and your teachings make me happy.
175Let my soul have new life so that it can praise you.
Let your regulations help me.
176I have wandered away like a lost lamb.
Search for me,
because I have never forgotten your commandments.
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Psalms 119
119
In Praise of the Law of the Lord
1Our Lord, you bless everyone
who lives right
and obeys your Law.
2You bless all those
who follow your commands
from deep in their hearts
3and who never do wrong
or turn from you.
4You have ordered us always
to obey your teachings;
5I don't ever want to stray
from your laws.
6Thinking about your commands
will keep me from doing
some foolish thing.
7I will do right and praise you
by learning to respect
your perfect laws.
8I will obey all of them!
Don't turn your back on me.
9Young people can live
a clean life
by obeying your word.
10I worship you
with all my heart.
Don't let me walk away
from your commands.
11I treasure your word
above all else;
it keeps me from sinning
against you.
12I praise you, Lord!
Teach me your laws.
13With my own mouth,
I tell others the laws
that you have spoken.
14Obeying your instructions
brings as much happiness
as being rich.
15I will study your teachings
and follow your footsteps.
16I will take pleasure
in your laws
and remember your words.
17Treat me with kindness, Lord,
so that I may live
and do what you say.
18Open my mind
and let me discover
the wonders of your Law.
19I live here as a stranger.
Don't keep me from knowing
your commands.
20What I want most
and at all times
is to honor your laws.
21You punish those boastful,
worthless nobodies who turn
from your commands.
22Don't let them sneer
and insult me
for following you.
23I keep thinking about
your teachings, Lord,
even if rulers plot
against me.
24Your laws are my greatest joy!
I follow their advice.
25I am at the point of death.
Let your teachings
breathe new life into me.
26When I told you my troubles,
you answered my prayers.
Now teach me your laws.
27Help me to understand
your teachings,
and I will think about
your marvelous deeds.
28I am overcome with sorrow.
Encourage me,
as you have promised to do.
29Keep me from being deceitful,
and be kind enough
to teach me your Law.
30I am determined to be faithful
and to respect your laws.
31I follow your rules, Lord.
Don't let me be ashamed.
32I am eager to learn all
that you want me to do;
help me to understand more.
33Point out your rules, Lord,
and I won't disobey
even one of them.
34Help me to understand your Law;
I promise to obey it
with all my heart.
35Direct me by your commands!
I love to do what you say.
36Make me want to obey you,
rather than to be rich.
37Take away my foolish desires,
and let me find life
by walking with you.
38I am your servant!
Do for me what you promised
to those who worship you.
39Your wonderful teachings
protect me from the insults
that I hate so much.
40I long for your teachings.
Be true to yourself
and let me live.
41Show me your love
and save me, Lord,
as you have promised.
42Then I will have an answer
for everyone who insults me
for trusting your word.
43I rely on your laws!
Don't take away my chance
to speak your truth.
44I will keep obeying your Law
forever and ever.
45I have gained perfect freedom
by following your teachings,
46and I trust them so much
that I tell them to kings.
47I love your commands!
They bring me happiness.
48I love and respect them
and will keep them in mind.
49Don't forget your promise
to me, your servant.
I depend on it.
50When I am hurting,
I find comfort in your promise
that leads to life.
51Conceited people sneer at me,
but I obey your Law.
52I find true comfort, Lord,
because your laws have stood
the test of time.
53I get furious when evil people
turn against your Law.
54No matter where I am,
your teachings
fill me with songs.
55Even in the night
I think about you, Lord,
and I obey your Law.
56You have blessed me
because I have always followed
your teachings.
57You, Lord, are my choice,
and I will obey you.
58With all my heart
I beg you to be kind to me,
just as you have promised.
59I pay careful attention
as you lead me,
and I follow closely.
60As soon as you command,
I do what you say.
61Evil people may set a trap,
but I obey your Law.
62Your laws are so fair
that I wake up and praise you
in the middle of the night.
63I choose as my friends
everyone who worships you
and follows your teachings.
64Our Lord, your love is seen
all over the world.
Teach me your laws.
65I am your servant, Lord,
and you have kept your promise
to treat me with kindness.
66Give me wisdom and good sense.
I trust your commands.
67Once you corrected me
for not obeying you,
but now I do obey.
68You are kindhearted,
and you do good things,
so teach me your laws.
69My reputation is being ruined
by conceited liars,
but with all my heart
I follow your teachings.
70Those liars have no sense,
but I find happiness
in your Law.
71When you corrected me,
it did me good
because it taught me
to study your laws.
72I would rather obey you
than to have a thousand pieces
of silver and gold.
73You created me
and put me together.
Make me wise enough to learn
what you have commanded.
74Your worshipers will see me,
and they will be glad
that I trust your word.
75Your decisions are correct,
and you were right
to punish me.
76I serve you, Lord.
Comfort me with your love,
just as you have promised.
77I love to obey your Law!
Have mercy and let me live.
78Put down those proud people
who hurt me with their lies,
because I have chosen
to study your teachings.
79Let your worshipers come to me,
so they will learn
to obey your rules.
80Let me truly respect your laws,
so I won't be ashamed.
81I long for you to rescue me!
Your word is my only hope.
82I am worn out from waiting
for you to keep your word.
When will you have mercy?
83My life is wasting away
like a dried-up wineskin,#119.83 a dried-up wineskin: The Hebrew text has “a wineskin in the smoke.” In ancient times bags were made from animal skins to hold wine, but when the bags dried up they cracked and could no longer be used.
but I have not forgotten
your teachings.
84I am your servant!
How long must I suffer?
When will you punish
those troublemakers?
85Those proud people reject
your teachings,
and they dig pits
for me to fall in.
86Your laws can be trusted!
Protect me from cruel liars.
87They have almost killed me,
but I have been faithful
to your teachings.
88Show that you love me
and let me live,
so that I may obey
your commands.
89Our Lord, you are eternal!
Your word will last as long
as the heavens.#119.89 Our … heavens: Or “Our Lord your word is eternal. It will last as long as the heavens.”
90You remain faithful
in every generation,
and the earth you created
will keep standing firm.
91All things are your servants,
and the laws you made
are still in effect today.
92If I had not found happiness
in obeying your Law,
I would have died in misery.
93I won't ever forget
your teachings,
because you give me new life
when I follow them.
94I belong to you,
and I have respected your laws,
so keep me safe.
95Brutal enemies are waiting
to ambush and destroy me,
but I obey your rules.
96Nothing is completely perfect,
except your teachings.
97I deeply love your Law!
I think about it all day.
98Your laws never leave my mind,
and they make me much wiser
than my enemies.
99Thinking about your teachings
gives me better understanding
than my teachers,
100and obeying your laws
makes me wiser than those
who have lived a long time.
101I obey your word
instead of following a way
that leads to trouble.
102You have been my teacher,
and I won't reject
your instructions.
103Your teachings are sweeter
than honey.
104They give me understanding
and make me hate all lies.
105Your word is a lamp
that gives light
wherever I walk.
106Your laws are fair,
and I have given my word
to respect them all.
107I am in terrible pain!
Save me, Lord,
as you have promised.
108Accept my offerings of praise
and teach me your laws.
109I never forget your teachings,
although my life is always
in danger.
110Some merciless people
are trying to trap me,
but I never turn my back
on your teachings.
111They will always be
my most prized possession
and my source of joy.
112I have made up my mind
to obey your laws forever,
no matter what.
113I hate anyone
whose loyalty is divided,
but I love your Law.
114You are my place of safety
and my shield.
Your word is my only hope.
115All you worthless people,
get away from me!
I am determined to obey
the commands of my God.
116Be true to your word, Lord.
Keep me alive and strong;
don't let me be ashamed
because of my hope.
117Keep me safe and secure,
so that I will always
respect your laws.
118You reject all deceitful liars
because they refuse
your teachings.
119As far as you are concerned,
evil people are#119.119 As far as … are: A few Hebrew manuscripts and ancient translations. Most Hebrew manuscripts have “You get rid of evil people as if they were.” garbage,
and so I follow your rules.
120I tremble all over
when I think of you
and the way you judge.
121I did what was fair and right!
Don't hand me over to those
who want to mistreat me.
122Take good care of me,
your servant,
and don't let me be harmed
by those conceited people.
123My eyes are weary from waiting
to see you keep your promise
to come and save me.
124Show your love for me,
your servant,
and teach me your laws.
125I serve you,
so let me understand
your teachings.
126Do something, Lord!
They have broken your Law.
127Your laws mean more to me
than the finest gold.
128I follow all your commands,#119.128 I … commands: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.
but I hate anyone
who leads me astray.
129Your teachings are wonderful,
and I respect them all.
130Understanding your word
brings light to the minds
of ordinary people.
131I honestly want to know
everything you teach.
132Think about me and be kind,
just as you are to everyone
who loves your name.
133Keep your promise
and don't let me stumble
or let sin control my life.
134Protect me from abuse,
so I can obey your laws.
135Smile on me, your servant,
and teach me your laws.
136When anyone disobeys you,
my eyes overflow with tears.
137Our Lord, you always do right,
and your decisions are fair.
138All your teachings are true
and trustworthy.
139It upsets me greatly
when my enemies neglect
your teachings.
140Your word to me, your servant,
is like pure gold;
I treasure what you say.
141Everyone calls me a nobody,
but I remember your laws.
142You will always do right,
and your teachings are true.
143I am in deep distress,
but I love your teachings.
144Your rules are always fair.
Help me to understand them
and live.
145I pray to you, Lord!
Please answer me.
I promise to obey your laws.
146I beg you to save me,
so I can follow your rules.
147Even before sunrise,
I pray for your help,
and I put my hope
in what you have said.
148I lie awake at night,
thinking of your promises.
149Show that you love me, Lord,
and answer my prayer.
Please do the right thing
and save my life.
150People who disobey your Law
have made evil plans
and want to hurt me,
151but you are with me,
and all your commands
can be trusted.
152From studying your laws,
I found out long ago
you made them to last forever.
153I have not forgotten your Law!
Look at the trouble I am in,
and rescue me.
154Be my defender and protector!
Remember your promise
and save my life.
155Evil people won't obey you,
and so they have no hope
of being saved.
156You are merciful, Lord!
Please do the right thing
and save my life.
157I have a lot of brutal enemies,
but still I never turn
from your laws.
158Those unfaithful people
who refuse to obey you
are disgusting to me.
159Remember how I love your laws,
and show your love for me
by keeping me safe.
160All you say can be trusted;
your teachings are true
and will last forever.
161Rulers are cruel to me
for no reason.
But with all my heart
I respect your words,
162because they bring happiness
like treasures taken in war.
163I can't stand liars,
but I love your Law.
164I praise you seven times a day
because your laws are fair.
165You give peace of mind
to all who love your Law.
Nothing can make them fall.
166You are my only hope
for being saved, Lord,
and I do all you command.
167I love and obey your laws
with all my heart.
168You know everything I do.
You know I respect every law
you have given.
169Please, Lord, hear my prayer
and give me the understanding
that comes from your word.
170Listen to my concerns
and keep me safe,
just as you have promised.
171If you will teach me your laws,
I will praise you 172and sing
about your promise,
because all your teachings
are what they ought to be.
173Be ready to protect me
because I have chosen
to obey your laws.
174I am waiting for you
to save me, Lord.
Your Law makes me happy.
175Keep me alive,
so I can praise you,
and let me find help
in your teachings.
176I am your servant,
but I have wandered away
like a lost sheep.
Please come after me,
because I have not forgotten
your teachings.
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