Psalms 119:5,173-176
Psalms 119:1-8 The Message (MSG)
You’re blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by GOD. You’re blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. That’s right—you don’t go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set. You, GOD, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set; Then I’d never have any regrets in comparing my life with your counsel. I thank you for speaking straight from your heart; I learn the pattern of your righteous ways. I’m going to do what you tell me to do; don’t ever walk off and leave me. * * *
Psalms 119:169-176-169-176 The Message (MSG)
Let my cry come right into your presence, GOD; provide me with the insight that comes only from your Word. Give my request your personal attention, rescue me on the terms of your promise. Let praise cascade off my lips; after all, you’ve taught me the truth about life! And let your promises ring from my tongue; every order you’ve given is right. Put your hand out and steady me since I’ve chosen to live by your counsel. I’m homesick, GOD, for your salvation; I love it when you show yourself! Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well, use your decrees to put iron in my soul. And should I wander off like a lost sheep—seek me! I’ll recognize the sound of your voice.
Psalms 119:5 King James Version (KJV)
O that my ways were directed To keep thy statutes!
Psalm 119:173-176 King James Version (KJV)
Let thine hand help me; For I have chosen thy precepts. I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; And thy law is my delight. Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; And let thy judgments help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; For I do not forget thy commandments.
Psalms 119:5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Oh that my ways may be established To keep Your statutes!
Psalms 119:173-176 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Let Your hand be ready to help me, For I have chosen Your precepts. I long for Your salvation, O LORD, And Your law is my delight. Let my soul live that it may praise You, And let Your ordinances help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments.
Psalms 119:5 New Century Version (NCV)
I wish I were more loyal in obeying your demands.
Psalms 119:173-176 New Century Version (NCV)
Give me your helping hand, because I have chosen your commands. I want you to save me, LORD. I love your teachings. Let me live so I can praise you, and let your laws help me. I have wandered like a lost sheep. Look for your servant, because I have not forgotten your commands.
Psalms 119:5 American Standard Version (ASV)
Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!
Psalms 119:173-176 American Standard Version (ASV)
Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts. I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight. Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; And let thine ordinances help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; For I do not forget thy commandments.
Psalms 119:5 New International Version (NIV)
Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
Psalms 119:173-176 New International Version (NIV)
May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. I long for your salvation, LORD, and your law gives me delight. Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me. I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.
Psalms 119:5 New King James Version (NKJV)
Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes!
Psalms 119:173-176 New King James Version (NKJV)
Let Your hand become my help, For I have chosen Your precepts. I long for Your salvation, O LORD, And Your law is my delight. Let my soul live, and it shall praise You; And let Your judgments help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments.
Psalms 119:5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Oh, that my ways may be established To observe and keep Your statutes [obediently accepting and honoring them]!
Psalms 119:173-176 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Let Your hand be ready to help me, For I have chosen Your precepts. I long for Your salvation, O LORD, And Your law is my delight. Let my soul live that it may praise You, And let Your ordinances help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek Your servant, for I do not forget Your commandments. [Is 53:6; Luke 15:4; 1 Pet 2:25]
Psalms 119:5 New Living Translation (NLT)
Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!
Psalms 119:173-176 New Living Translation (NLT)
Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments. O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight. Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me. I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.
Psalms 119:5 The Passion Translation (TPT)
How I long for my life to bring you glory as I follow each and every one of your holy precepts!
Psalms 119:173-176 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Place your hands of strength and favor upon me, for I’ve made my choice to follow your ways. I wait for your deliverance, O Lord, for your words thrill me like nothing else! Invigorate my life so that I can praise you even more, and may your truth be my strength! I’ll never forget what you’ve taught me, Lord, but when I wander off and lose my way, come after me, for I am your beloved!
Psalms 119:5 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!
Psalm 119:173-176 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight. Let my soul live and praise you, and let your rules help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.