Psalms 119:5,36 - Compare All Versions

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

Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.

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

Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!

Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!

Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!

If only my ways were committed to keeping your statutes!

Turn my heart to your decrees  and not to dishonest profit.

O that my ways were directed To keep thy statutes!

Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, And not to covetousness.

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

Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness.

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. * * *

GOD, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course. Give me insight so I can do what you tell me— my whole life one long, obedient response. Guide me down the road of your commandments; I love traveling this freeway! Give me an appetite for your words of wisdom, and not for piling up loot. Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets, invigorate me on the pilgrim way. Affirm your promises to me— promises made to all who fear you. Deflect the harsh words of my critics— but what you say is always so good. See how hungry I am for your counsel; preserve my life through your righteous ways! * * *

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

Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to dishonest gain.

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

Incline my heart to Your testimonies And not to dishonest gain and envy. [Ezek 33:31; Mark 7:21, 22; 1 Tim 6:10; Heb 13:5]

If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes!

Give me a desire for your rules, rather than for wealth gained unjustly.