Psalm 119:1-176 CSB

[1] How happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk according to the LORD's instruction! [2] Happy are those who keep his decrees and seek him with all their heart. [3] They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways. [4] You have commanded that your precepts be diligently kept. [5] If only my ways were committed to keeping your statutes! [6] Then I would not be ashamed when I think about all your commands. [7] I will praise you with an upright heart when I learn your righteous judgments. [8] I will keep your statutes; never abandon me. [9] How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping your word. [10] I have sought you with all my heart; don't let me wander from your commands. [11] I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you. [12] LORD, may you be blessed; teach me your statutes. [13] With my lips I proclaim all the judgments from your mouth. [14] I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees as much as in all riches. [15] I will meditate on your precepts and think about your ways. [16] I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. [17] Deal generously with your servant so that I might live; then I will keep your word. [18] Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction. [19] I am a resident alien on earth; do not hide your commands from me. [20] I am continually overcome with longing for your judgments. [21] You rebuke the arrogant, the ones under a curse, who wander from your commands. [22] Take insult and contempt away from me, for I have kept your decrees. [23] Though princes sit together speaking against me, your servant will think about your statutes; [24] your decrees are my delight and my counselors. [25] My life is down in the dust; give me life through your word. [26] I told you about my life, and you answered me; teach me your statutes. [27] Help me understand the meaning of your precepts so that I can meditate on your wonders. [28] I am weary from grief; strengthen me through your word. [29] Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me your instruction. [30] I have chosen the way of truth; I have set your ordinances before me. [31] I cling to your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame. [32] I pursue the way of your commands, for you broaden my understanding. [33] Teach me, LORD, the meaning of your statutes, and I will always keep them. [34] Help me understand your instruction, and I will obey it and follow it with all my heart. [35] Help me stay on the path of your commands, for I take pleasure in it. [36] Turn my heart to your decrees and not to dishonest profit. [37] Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; give me life in your ways. [38] Confirm what you said to your servant, for it produces reverence for you. [39] Turn away the disgrace I dread; indeed, your judgments are good. [40] How I long for your precepts! Give me life through your righteousness. [41] Let your faithful love come to me, LORD, your salvation, as you promised. [42] Then I can answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word. [43] Never take the word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in your judgments. [44] I will always obey your instruction, forever and ever. [45] I will walk freely in an open place because I study your precepts. [46] I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed. [47] I delight in your commands, which I love. [48] I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and will meditate on your statutes. [49] Remember your word to your servant; you have given me hope through it. [50] This is my comfort in my affliction: Your promise has given me life. [51] The arrogant constantly ridicule me, but I do not turn away from your instruction. [52] LORD, I remember your judgments from long ago and find comfort. [53] Fury seizes me because of the wicked who reject your instruction. [54] Your statutes are the theme of my song during my earthly life. [55] LORD, I remember your name in the night, and I obey your instruction. [56] This is my practice: I obey your precepts. [57] The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep your words. [58] I have sought your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. [59] I thought about my ways and turned my steps back to your decrees. [60] I hurried, not hesitating to keep your commands. [61] Though the ropes of the wicked were wrapped around me, I did not forget your instruction. [62] I rise at midnight to thank you for your righteous judgments. [63] I am a friend to all who fear you, to those who keep your precepts. [64] LORD, the earth is filled with your faithful love; teach me your statutes. [65] LORD, you have treated your servant well, just as you promised. [66] Teach me good judgment and discernment, for I rely on your commands. [67] Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word. [68] You are good, and you do what is good; teach me your statutes. [69] The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey your precepts with all my heart. [70] Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in your instruction. [71] It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn your statutes. [72] Instruction from your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. [73] Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding so that I can learn your commands. [74] Those who fear you will see me and rejoice, for I put my hope in your word. [75] I know, LORD, that your judgments are just and that you have afflicted me fairly. [76] May your faithful love comfort me as you promised your servant. [77] May your compassion come to me so that I may live, for your instruction is my delight. [78] Let the arrogant be put to shame for slandering me with lies; I will meditate on your precepts. [79] Let those who fear you, those who know your decrees, turn to me. [80] May my heart be blameless regarding your statutes so that I will not be put to shame. [81] I long for your salvation; I put my hope in your word. [82] My eyes grow weary looking for what you have promised; I ask, "When will you comfort me?" [83] Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke, I do not forget your statutes. [84] How many days must your servant wait? When will you execute judgment on my persecutors? [85] The arrogant have dug pits for me; they violate your instruction. [86] All your commands are true; people persecute me with lies-help me! [87] They almost ended my life on earth, but I did not abandon your precepts. [88] Give me life in accordance with your faithful love, and I will obey the decree you have spoken. [89] LORD, your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven. [90] Your faithfulness is for all generations; you established the earth, and it stands firm. [91] Your judgments stand firm today, for all things are your servants. [92] If your instruction had not been my delight, I would have died in my affliction. [93] I will never forget your precepts, for you have given me life through them. [94] I am yours; save me, for I have studied your precepts. [95] The wicked hope to destroy me, but I contemplate your decrees. [96] I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your command is without limit. [97] How I love your instruction! It is my meditation all day long. [98] Your command makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me. [99] I have more insight than all my teachers because your decrees are my meditation. [100] I understand more than the elders because I obey your precepts. [101] I have kept my feet from every evil path to follow your word. [102] I have not turned from your judgments, for you yourself have instructed me. [103] How sweet your word is to my taste- sweeter than honey in my mouth. [104] I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. [105] Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. [106] I have solemnly sworn to keep your righteous judgments. [107] I am severely afflicted; LORD, give me life according to your word. [108] LORD, please accept my freewill offerings of praise, and teach me your judgments. [109] My life is constantly in danger, yet I do not forget your instruction. [110] The wicked have set a trap for me, but I have not wandered from your precepts. [111] I have your decrees as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart. [112] I am resolved to obey your statutes to the very end. [113] I hate those who are double-minded, but I love your instruction. [114] You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in your word. [115] Depart from me, you evil ones, so that I may obey my God's commands. [116] Sustain me as you promised, and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope. [117] Sustain me so that I can be safe and always be concerned about your statutes. [118] You reject all who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is a lie. [119] You remove all the wicked on earth as if they were dross from metal; therefore, I love your decrees. [120] I tremble in awe of you; I fear your judgments. [121] I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. [122] Guarantee your servant's well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me. [123] My eyes grow weary looking for your salvation and for your righteous promise. [124] Deal with your servant based on your faithful love; teach me your statutes. [125] I am your servant; give me understanding so that I may know your decrees. [126] It is time for the LORD to act, for they have violated your instruction. [127] Since I love your commands more than gold, even the purest gold, [128] I carefully follow all your precepts and hate every false way. [129] Your decrees are wondrous; therefore I obey them. [130] The revelation of your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced. [131] I open my mouth and pant because I long for your commands. [132] Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your practice toward those who love your name. [133] Make my steps steady through your promise; don't let any sin dominate me. [134] Redeem me from human oppression, and I will keep your precepts. [135] Make your face shine on your servant, and teach me your statutes. [136] My eyes pour out streams of tears because people do not follow your instruction. [137] You are righteous, LORD, and your judgments are just. [138] The decrees you issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy. [139] My anger overwhelms me because my foes forget your words. [140] Your word is completely pure, and your servant loves it. [141] I am insignificant and despised, but I do not forget your precepts. [142] Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your instruction is true. [143] Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but your commands are my delight. [144] Your decrees are righteous forever. Give me understanding, and I will live. [145] I call with all my heart; answer me, LORD. I will obey your statutes. [146] I call to you; save me, and I will keep your decrees. [147] I rise before dawn and cry out for help; I put my hope in your word. [148] I am awake through each watch of the night to meditate on your promise. [149] In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice. LORD, give me life in keeping with your justice. [150] Those who pursue evil plans come near; they are far from your instruction. [151] You are near, LORD, and all your commands are true. [152] Long ago I learned from your decrees that you have established them forever. [153] Consider my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instruction. [154] Champion my cause and redeem me; give me life as you promised. [155] Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not study your statutes. [156] Your compassions are many, LORD; give me life according to your judgments. [157] My persecutors and foes are many. I have not turned from your decrees. [158] I have seen the disloyal and feel disgust because they do not keep your word. [159] Consider how I love your precepts; LORD, give me life according to your faithful love. [160] The entirety of your word is truth, each of your righteous judgments endures forever. [161] Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears only your word. [162] I rejoice over your promise like one who finds vast treasure. [163] I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your instruction. [164] I praise you seven times a day for your righteous judgments. [165] Abundant peace belongs to those who love your instruction; nothing makes them stumble. [166] LORD, I hope for your salvation and carry out your commands. [167] I obey your decrees and love them greatly. [168] I obey your precepts and decrees, for all my ways are before you. [169] Let my cry reach you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word. [170] Let my plea reach you; rescue me according to your promise. [171] My lips pour out praise, for you teach me your statutes. [172] My tongue sings about your promise, for all your commands are righteous. [173] May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. [174] I long for your salvation, LORD, and your instruction is my delight. [175] Let me live, and I will praise you; may your judgments help me. [176] I wander like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commands.