Psalm 119:1-176 NET

[1] How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the LORD. [2] How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart, [3] who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps. [4] You demand that your precepts be carefully kept. [5] If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes. [6] Then I would not be ashamed, if I were focused on all your commands. [7] I will give you sincere thanks, when I learn your just regulations. [8] I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me. [9] How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions. [10] With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands. [11] In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you. [12] You deserve praise, O LORD. Teach me your statutes. [13] With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed. [14] I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds. [15] I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior. [16] I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions. [17] Be kind to your servant. Then I will live and keep your instructions. [18] Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law. [19] I am a resident foreigner in this land. Do not hide your commands from me. [20] I desperately long to know your regulations at all times. [21] You reprimand arrogant people. Those who stray from your commands are doomed. [22] Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules. [23] Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes. [24] Yes, I find delight in your rules; they give me guidance. [25] I collapse in the dirt. Revive me with your word. [26] I told you about my ways and you answered me. Teach me your statutes. [27] Help me to understand what your precepts mean. Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings. [28] I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word. [29] Remove me from the path of deceit. Graciously give me your law. [30] I choose the path of faithfulness; I am committed to your regulations. [31] I hold fast to your rules. O LORD, do not let me be ashamed. [32] I run along the path of your commands, for you enable me to do so. [33] Teach me, O LORD, the lifestyle prescribed by your statutes, so that I might observe it continually. [34] Give me understanding so that I might observe your law, and keep it with all my heart. [35] Guide me in the path of your commands, for I delight to walk in it. [36] Give me a desire for your rules, rather than for wealth gained unjustly. [37] Turn my eyes away from what is worthless. Revive me with your word. [38] Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you. [39] Take away the insults that I dread. Indeed, your regulations are good. [40] Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance. [41] May I experience your loyal love, O LORD, and your deliverance, as you promised. [42] Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word. [43] Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice. [44] Then I will keep your law continually now and for all time. [45] I will be secure, for I seek your precepts. [46] I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed. [47] I will find delight in your commands, which I love. [48] I will lift my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. [49] Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. [50] This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me. [51] Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law. [52] I remember your ancient regulations, O LORD, and console myself. [53] Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law. [54] Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live. [55] I remember your name during the night, O LORD, and I will keep your law. [56] This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts. [57] The LORD is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions. [58] I seek your favor with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you promised. [59] I consider my actions and follow your rules. [60] I keep your commands eagerly and without delay. [61] The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law. [62] In the middle of the night I arise to thank you for your just regulations. [63] I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts. [64] O LORD, your loyal love fills the earth. Teach me your statutes! [65] You are good to your servant, O LORD, just as you promised. [66] Teach me proper discernment and understanding. For I consider your commands to be reliable. [67] Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions. [68] You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes. [69] Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart. [70] Their hearts are calloused, but I find delight in your law. [71] It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes. [72] The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. [73] Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding so that I might learn your commands. [74] Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me, for I find hope in your word. [75] I know, LORD, that your regulations are just. You disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me. [76] May your loyal love console me, as you promised your servant. [77] May I experience your compassion, so I might live. For I find delight in your law. [78] May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me. But I meditate on your precepts. [79] May your loyal followers turn to me, those who know your rules. [80] May I be fully committed to your statutes, so that I might not be ashamed. [81] I desperately long for your deliverance. I find hope in your word. [82] My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say, "When will you comfort me?" [83] For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke. I do not forget your statutes. [84] How long must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who pursue me? [85] The arrogant dig pits to trap me, which violates your law. [86] All your commands are reliable. I am pursued without reason. Help me! [87] They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts. [88] Revive me with your loyal love, that I might keep the rules you have revealed. [89] O LORD, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven. [90] You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations. You established the earth and it stood firm. [91] Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants. [92] If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow. [93] I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me. [94] I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts. [95] The wicked prepare to kill me, yet I concentrate on your rules. [96] I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension. [97] O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it. [98] Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them. [99] I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules. [100] I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts. [101] I stay away from every evil path, so that I might keep your instructions. [102] I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me. [103] Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey! [104] Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions. [105] Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path. [106] I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations. [107] I am suffering terribly. O LORD, revive me with your word. [108] O LORD, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise. Teach me your regulations. [109] My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law. [110] The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts. [111] I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy. [112] I am determined to obey your statutes at all times, to the very end. [113] I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law. [114] You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word. [115] Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God. [116] Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me. [117] Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually. [118] You despise all who stray from your statutes, for such people are deceptive and unreliable. [119] You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules. [120] My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments. [121] I do what is fair and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors. [122] Guarantee the welfare of your servant. Do not let the arrogant oppress me. [123] My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance, for your reliable promise to be fulfilled. [124] Show your servant your loyal love. Teach me your statutes. [125] I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules. [126] It is time for the LORD to act-they break your law. [127] For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold. [128] For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions. [129] Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them. [130] Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained. [131] I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands. [132] Turn toward me and extend mercy to me, as you typically do to your loyal followers. [133] Direct my steps by your word. Do not let any sin dominate me. [134] Deliver me from oppressive men, so that I can keep your precepts. [135] Smile on your servant. Teach me your statutes! [136] Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law. [137] You are just, O LORD, and your judgments are fair. [138] The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable. [139] My zeal consumes me, for my enemies forget your instructions. [140] Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it. [141] I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. [142] Your justice endures, and your law is reliable. [143] Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands. [144] Your rules remain just. Give me insight so that I can live. [145] I cried out with all my heart, "Answer me, O LORD! I will observe your statutes." [146] I cried out to you, "Deliver me, so that I can keep your rules." [147] I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word. [148] My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word. [149] Listen to me because of your loyal love. O LORD, revive me, as you typically do. [150] Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law. [151] You are near, O LORD, and all your commands are reliable. [152] I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last. [153] See my pain and rescue me. For I do not forget your law. [154] Fight for me and defend me. Revive me with your word. [155] The wicked have no chance for deliverance, for they do not seek your statutes. [156] Your compassion is great, O LORD. Revive me, as you typically do. [157] The enemies who chase me are numerous. Yet I do not turn aside from your rules. [158] I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions. [159] See how I love your precepts. O LORD, revive me with your loyal love. [160] Your instructions are totally reliable; all your just regulations endure. [161] Rulers pursue me for no reason, yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions. [162] I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder. [163] I hate and despise deceit; I love your law. [164] Seven times a day I praise you because of your just regulations. [165] Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble. [166] I hope for your deliverance, O LORD, and I obey your commands. [167] I keep your rules; I love them greatly. [168] I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do. [169] Listen to my cry for help, O LORD. Give me insight by your word. [170] Listen to my appeal for mercy. Deliver me, as you promised. [171] May praise flow freely from my lips, for you teach me your statutes. [172] May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just. [173] May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts. [174] I long for your deliverance, O LORD; I find delight in your law. [175] May I live and praise you. May your regulations help me. [176] I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commands.