Psalms 119:5,69,85,122
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 119:65-72 The Message (MSG)
Be good to your servant, GOD; be as good as your Word. Train me in good common sense; I’m thoroughly committed to living your way. Before I learned to answer you, I wandered all over the place, but now I’m in step with your Word. You are good, and the source of good; train me in your goodness. The godless spread lies about me, but I focus my attention on what you are saying; They’re bland as a bucket of lard, while I dance to the tune of your revelation. My troubles turned out all for the best— they forced me to learn from your textbook. Truth from your mouth means more to me than striking it rich in a gold mine. * * *
Psalms 119:81-88 The Message (MSG)
I’m homesick—longing for your salvation; I’m waiting for your word of hope. My eyes grow heavy watching for some sign of your promise; how long must I wait for your comfort? There’s smoke in my eyes—they burn and water, but I keep a steady gaze on the instructions you post. How long do I have to put up with all this? How long till you haul my tormentors into court? The arrogant godless try to throw me off track, ignorant as they are of God and his ways. Everything you command is a sure thing, but they harass me with lies. Help! They’ve pushed and pushed—they never let up— but I haven’t relaxed my grip on your counsel. In your great love revive me so I can alertly obey your every word. * * *
Psalms 119:121-128 The Message (MSG)
I stood up for justice and the right; don’t leave me to the mercy of my oppressors. Take the side of your servant, good God; don’t let the godless take advantage of me. I can’t keep my eyes open any longer, waiting for you to keep your promise to set everything right. Let your love dictate how you deal with me; teach me from your textbook on life. I’m your servant—help me understand what that means, the inner meaning of your instructions. It’s time to act, GOD; they’ve made a shambles of your revelation! Yea-Saying God, I love what you command, I love it better than gold and gemstones; Yea-Saying God, I honor everything you tell me, I despise every deceitful detour. * * *
Psalms 119:5 King James Version (KJV)
O that my ways were directed To keep thy statutes!
Psalm 119:69 King James Version (KJV)
The proud have forged a lie against me: But I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
Psalm 119:85 King James Version (KJV)
The proud have digged pits for me, Which are not after thy law.
Psalm 119:122 King James Version (KJV)
Be surety for thy servant for good: Let not the proud oppress me.
Psalms 119:5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Oh that my ways may be established To keep Your statutes!
Psalms 119:69 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The arrogant have forged a lie against me; With all my heart I will observe Your precepts.
Psalms 119:85 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The arrogant have dug pits for me, Men who are not in accord with Your law.
Psalms 119:122 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Be surety for Your servant for good; Do not let the arrogant oppress me.
Psalms 119:5 New Century Version (NCV)
I wish I were more loyal in obeying your demands.
Psalms 119:69 New Century Version (NCV)
Proud people have made up lies about me, but I will follow your orders with all my heart.
Psalms 119:85 New Century Version (NCV)
Proud people have dug pits to trap me. They have nothing to do with your teachings.
Psalms 119:122 New Century Version (NCV)
Promise that you will help me, your servant. Don’t let proud people wrong me.
Psalms 119:5 American Standard Version (ASV)
Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!
Psalms 119:69 American Standard Version (ASV)
The proud have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.
Psalms 119:85 American Standard Version (ASV)
The proud have digged pits for me, Who are not according to thy law.
Psalms 119:122 American Standard Version (ASV)
Be surety for thy servant for good: Let not the proud oppress me.
Psalms 119:5 New International Version (NIV)
Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
Psalms 119:69 New International Version (NIV)
Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.
Psalms 119:85 New International Version (NIV)
The arrogant dig pits to trap me, contrary to your law.
Psalms 119:122 New International Version (NIV)
Ensure your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
Psalms 119:5 New King James Version (NKJV)
Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes!
Psalms 119:69 New King James Version (NKJV)
The proud have forged a lie against me, But I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart.
Psalms 119:85 New King James Version (NKJV)
The proud have dug pits for me, Which is not according to Your law.
Psalms 119:122 New King James Version (NKJV)
Be surety for Your servant for good; Do not let the proud oppress me.
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 119:69 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The arrogant have forged a lie against me, But I will keep Your precepts with all my heart.
Psalms 119:85 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The arrogant (godless) have dug pits for me, Men who do not conform to Your law.
Psalms 119:122 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Be the guarantee for Your servant for good [as Judah was the guarantee for Benjamin]; Do not let the arrogant oppress me. [Gen 43:9]
Psalms 119:5 New Living Translation (NLT)
Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!
Psalms 119:69 New Living Translation (NLT)
Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.
Psalms 119:85 New Living Translation (NLT)
These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me.
Psalms 119:122 New Living Translation (NLT)
Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!
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 119:69 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Proud boasters make up lies about me because I am passionate to follow all that you say.
Psalms 119:85 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Arrogant men who hate your truth and never obey your laws have laid a trap for my life.
Psalms 119:122 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Let me hear your promise of blessing over my life, breaking me free from the proud oppressors.
Psalms 119:5 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!
Psalm 119:69 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts