Psalms 119:5,20 - Compare All Versions

Share

Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!

My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.

Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!

My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times.

Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!

I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations.

If only my ways were committed to keeping your statutes!

I am continually overcome with longing for your judgments.

O that my ways were directed To keep thy statutes!

My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes!

My soul breaks with longing For Your judgments at all times.

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. * * *

Be generous with me and I’ll live a full life; not for a minute will I take my eyes off your road. Open my eyes so I can see what you show me of your miracle-wonders. I’m a stranger in these parts; give me clear directions. My soul is starved and hungry, ravenous!— insatiable for your nourishing commands. And those who think they know so much, ignoring everything you tell them—let them have it! Don’t let them mock and humiliate me; I’ve been careful to do just what you said. While bad neighbors maliciously gossip about me, I’m absorbed in pondering your wise counsel. Yes, your sayings on life are what give me delight; I listen to them as to good neighbors! * * *

Oh that my ways may be established To keep Your statutes!

My soul is crushed with longing For Your ordinances at all times.

Oh, that my ways may be established To observe and keep Your statutes [obediently accepting and honoring them]!

My soul is crushed with longing For Your ordinances at all times.

If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes!

I desperately long to know your regulations at all times.