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
The Law of the LORD
1Happy are those whose lives are faultless,
who live according to the law of the LORD.
2Happy are those who follow his commands,
who obey him with all their heart.
3They never do wrong;
they walk in the LORD's ways.
4 LORD, you have given us your laws
and told us to obey them faithfully.
5How I hope that I shall be faithful
in keeping your instructions!
6If I pay attention to all your commands,
then I will not be put to shame.
7As I learn your righteous judgements,
I will praise you with a pure heart.
8I will obey your laws;
never abandon me!
Obedience to the Law of the LORD
9How can young people keep their lives pure?
By obeying your commands.
10With all my heart I try to serve you;
keep me from disobeying your commandments.
11I keep your law in my heart,
so that I will not sin against you.
12I praise you, O LORD;
teach me your ways.
13I will repeat aloud
all the laws you have given.
14I delight in following your commands
more than in having great wealth.
15I study your instructions;
I examine your teachings.
16I take pleasure in your laws;
your commands I will not forget.
Happiness in the Law of the LORD
17Be good to me, your servant,
so that I may live and obey your teachings.
18Open my eyes, so that I may see
the wonderful truths in your law.
19I am here on earth for just a little while;
do not hide your commands from me.
20My heart aches with longing;
I want to know your judgements at all times.
21You reprimand the proud;
cursed are those who disobey your commands.
22Free me from their insults and scorn,
because I have kept your laws.
23The rulers meet and plot against me,
but I will study your teachings.
24Your instructions give me pleasure;
they are my advisers.
Determination to Obey the Law of the LORD
25I lie defeated in the dust;
revive me, as you have promised.
26I confessed all I have done, and you answered me;
teach me your ways.
27Help me to understand your laws,
and I will meditate on your wonderful teachings.#119.27 teachings; or deeds.
28I am overcome by sorrow;
strengthen me, as you have promised.
29Keep me from going the wrong way,
and in your goodness teach me your law.
30I have chosen to be obedient;
I have paid attention to your judgements.
31I have followed your instructions, LORD;
don't let me be put to shame.
32I will eagerly obey your commands,
because you will give me more understanding.
A Prayer for Understanding
33Teach me, LORD, the meaning of your laws,
and I will obey them at all times.
34Explain your law to me, and I will obey it;
I will keep it with all my heart.
35Keep me obedient to your commandments,
because in them I find happiness.
36Give me the desire to obey your laws
rather than to get rich.
37Keep me from paying attention to what is worthless;
be good to me, as you have promised.
38Keep your promise to me, your servant —
the promise you make to those who obey you.
39Save me from the insults I fear;
how wonderful are your judgements!
40I want to obey your commands;
give me new life, for you are righteous.
Trusting the Law of the LORD
41Show me how much you love me, LORD,
and save me according to your promise.
42Then I can answer those who insult me
because I trust in your word.
43Enable me to speak the truth at all times,
because my hope is in your judgements.
44I will always obey your law,
for ever and ever.
45I will live in perfect freedom,
because I try to obey your teachings.
46I will announce your commands to kings
and I will not be ashamed.
47I find pleasure in obeying your commands,
because I love them.
48I respect and love your commandments;
I will meditate on your instructions.
Confidence in the Law of the LORD
49Remember your promise to me, your servant;
it has given me hope.
50Even in my suffering I was comforted
because your promise gave me life.
51The proud are always scornful of me,
but I have not departed from your law.
52I remember your judgements of long ago,
and they bring me comfort, O LORD.
53When I see the wicked breaking your law,
I am filled with anger.
54During my brief earthly life
I compose songs about your commands.
55In the night I remember you, LORD,
and I think about your law.
56I find my happiness
in obeying your commands.
Devotion to the Law of the LORD
57You are all I want, O LORD;
I promise to obey your laws.
58I ask you with all my heart
to have mercy on me, as you have promised!
59I have considered my conduct,
and I promise to follow your instructions.
60Without delay I hurry
to obey your commands.
61The wicked have laid a trap for me,
but I do not forget your law.
62In the middle of the night I wake up
to praise you for your righteous judgements.
63I am a friend of all who serve you,
of all who obey your laws.
64 LORD, the earth is full of your constant love;
teach me your commandments.
The Value of the Law of the LORD
65You have kept your promise, LORD,
and you are good to me, your servant.
66Give me wisdom and knowledge,
because I trust in your commands.
67Before you punished me, I used to go wrong,
but now I obey your word.
68How good you are — how kind!
Teach me your commands.
69The proud have told lies about me,
but with all my heart I obey your instructions.
70They have no understanding,
but I find pleasure in your law.
71My punishment was good for me,
because it made me learn your commands.
72The law that you gave means more to me
than all the money in the world.
The Justice of the Law of the LORD
73You created me, and you keep me safe;
give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws.
74Those who honour you will be glad when they see me,
because I trust in your promise.
75I know that your judgements are righteous, LORD,
and that you punished me because you are faithful.
76Let your constant love comfort me,
as you have promised me, your servant.
77Have mercy on me, and I will live
because I take pleasure in your law.
78May the proud be ashamed for falsely accusing me;
as for me, I will meditate on your instructions.
79May those who honour you come to me —
all those who know your commands.
80May I perfectly obey your commandments
and be spared the shame of defeat.
A Prayer for Deliverance
81I am worn out, LORD, waiting for you to save me;
I place my trust in your word.
82My eyes are tired from watching for what you promised,
while I ask, “When will you help me?”
83I am as useless as a discarded wineskin;
yet I have not forgotten your commands.
84How much longer must I wait?
When will you punish those who persecute me?
85The proud, who do not obey your law,
have dug pits to trap me.
86Your commandments are all trustworthy;
people persecute me with lies — help me!
87They have almost succeeded in killing me,
but I have not neglected your commands.
88Because of your constant love be good to me,
so that I may obey your laws.
Faith in the Law of the LORD
89Your word, O LORD, will last for ever;
it is eternal in heaven.
90Your faithfulness endures through all the ages;
you have set the earth in place, and it remains.
91All things remain to this day because of your command,
because they are all your servants.
92If your law had not been the source of my joy,
I would have died from my sufferings.
93I will never neglect your instructions,
because by them you have kept me alive.
94I am yours — save me!
I have tried to obey your commands.
95The wicked are waiting to kill me,
but I will meditate on your laws.
96I have learnt that everything has limits;
but your commandment is perfect.
Love for the Law of the LORD
97How I love your law!
I think about it all day long.
98Your commandment is with me all the time
and makes me wiser than my enemies.
99I understand more than all my teachers,
because I meditate on your instructions.
100I have greater wisdom than those who are old,
because I obey your commands.
101I have avoided all evil conduct,
because I want to obey your word.
102I have not neglected your instructions,
for you yourself are my teacher.
103How sweet is the taste of your instructions —
sweeter even than honey!
104I gain wisdom from your laws,
and so I hate all bad conduct.
Light from the Law of the LORD
105Your word is a lamp to guide me
and a light for my path.
106I will keep my solemn promise
to obey your just instructions.
107My sufferings, LORD, are terrible indeed;
keep me alive, as you have promised.
108Accept my prayer of thanks, O LORD,
and teach me your commands.
109I am always ready to risk my life;
I#119.109 I am always ready to risk my life; I; or My life is in constant danger, but I. have not forgotten your law.
110The wicked lay a trap for me,
but I have not disobeyed your commands.
111Your commandments are my eternal possession;
they are the joy of my heart.
112I have decided to obey your laws
until the day I die.
Safety in the Law of the LORD
113I hate those who are not completely loyal to you,
but I love your law.
114You are my defender and protector;
I put my hope in your promise.
115Go away from me, you sinful people.
I will obey the commands of my God.
116Give me strength, as you promised, and I shall live;
don't let me be disappointed in my hope!
117Hold me, and I will be safe,
and I will always pay attention to your commands.
118You reject everyone who disobeys your laws;
their deceitful schemes are useless.
119You treat all the wicked like rubbish,
and so I love your instructions.
120Because of you I am afraid;
I am filled with fear because of your judgements.
Obedience to the Law of the LORD
121I have done what is right and good;
don't abandon me to my enemies!
122Promise that you will help your servant;
don't let the arrogant oppress me!
123My eyes are tired from watching for your saving help,
for the deliverance you promised.
124Treat me according to your constant love,
and teach me your commands.
125I am your servant; give me understanding,
so that I may know your teachings.
126 LORD, it is time for you to act,
because people are disobeying your law.
127I love your commands more than gold,
more than the finest gold.
128And so I follow all your instructions;#119.128 Some ancient translations all your instructions; Hebrew unclear.
I hate all wrong ways.
Desire to Obey the Law of the LORD
129Your teachings are wonderful;
I obey them with all my heart.
130The explanation of your teachings gives light
and brings wisdom to the ignorant.
131In my desire for your commands
I pant with open mouth.
132Turn to me and have mercy on me
as you do on all those who love you.
133As you have promised, keep me from falling;
don't let me be overcome by evil.
134Save me from those who oppress me,
so that I may obey your commands.
135Bless me with your presence
and teach me your laws.
136My tears pour down like a river,
because people do not obey your law.
The Justice of the Law of the LORD
137You are righteous, LORD,
and your laws are just.
138The rules that you have given
are completely fair and right.
139My anger burns in me like a fire,
because my enemies disregard your commands.
140How certain your promise is!
How I love it!
141I am unimportant and despised,
but I do not neglect your teachings.
142Your righteousness will last for ever,
and your law is always true.
143I am filled with trouble and anxiety,
but your commandments bring me joy.
144Your instructions are always just;
give me understanding, and I shall live.
A Prayer for Deliverance
145With all my heart I call to you;
answer me, LORD, and I will obey your commands!
146I call to you;
save me, and I will keep your laws.
147Before sunrise I call to you for help;
I place my hope in your promise.
148All night long I lie awake,
to meditate on your instructions.
149Because your love is constant, hear me, O LORD;
show your mercy, and preserve my life!
150My cruel persecutors are coming closer,
people who never keep your law.
151But you are near to me, LORD,
and all your commands are permanent.
152Long ago I learnt about your instructions;
you made them to last for ever.
A Plea for Help
153Look at my suffering, and save me,
because I have not neglected your law.
154Defend my cause, and set me free;
save me, as you have promised.
155The wicked will not be saved,
for they do not obey your laws.
156But your compassion, LORD, is great;
show your mercy and save me!
157I have many enemies and oppressors,
but I do not fail to obey your laws.
158When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust,
because they do not keep your commands.
159See how I love your instructions, LORD.
Your love never changes, so save me!
160The heart of your law is truth,
and all your righteous judgements are eternal.
Dedication to the Law of the LORD
161Powerful people attack me unjustly,
but I respect your law.
162How happy I am because of your promises —
as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.
163I hate and detest all lies,
but I love your law.
164Seven times each day I thank you
for your righteous judgements.
165Those who love your law have perfect security,
and there is nothing that can make them fall.
166I wait for you to save me, LORD,
and I do what you command.
167I obey your teachings;
I love them with all my heart.
168I obey your commands and your instructions;
you see everything I do.
A Prayer for Help
169Let my cry for help reach you, LORD!
Give me understanding, as you have promised.
170Listen to my prayer,
and save me according to your promise!
171I will always praise you,
because you teach me your laws.
172I will sing about your law,
because your commands are just.
173Always be ready to help me,
because I follow your commands.
174How I long for your saving help, O LORD!
I find happiness in your law.
175Give me life, so that I may praise you;
may your instructions help me.
176I wander about like a lost sheep;
so come and look for me, your servant,
because I have not neglected your laws.
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Good News Bible with Deuterocanonicals/Apocrypha. Scripture taken from the Good News Bible (r) (Today's English Version Second Edition, UK/British Edition). Copyright © 1992 British & Foreign Bible Society. Used by permission.