Psalm 119:1-176 ICB

[1] Happy are the people who live pure lives. They follow the Lord's teachings. [2] Happy are the people who keep his rules. They ask him for help with their whole heart. [3] They don't do what is wrong. They follow his ways. [4] Lord, you gave your orders to be followed completely. [5] I wish I were more loyal in meeting your demands. [6] Then I would not be ashamed when I think of your commands. [7] When I learned that your laws are fair, I praised you with an honest heart. [8] I will meet your demands. So please don't ever leave me. [9] How can a young person live a pure life? He can do it by obeying your word. [10] With all my heart I try to obey you, God. Don't let me break your commands. [11] I have taken your words to heart so I would not sin against you. [12] Lord, you should be praised. Teach me your demands. [13] My lips will tell about all the laws you have spoken. [14] I enjoy living by your rules as people enjoy great riches. [15] I think about your orders and study your ways. [16] I enjoy obeying your demands. And I will not forget your word. [17] Do good to me, your servant, so I can live, so I can obey your word. [18] Open my eyes to see the wonderful things in your teachings. [19] I am a stranger on earth. Do not hide your commands from me. [20] I want to study your laws all the time. [21] You scold proud people. Those who ignore your commands are cursed. [22] Don't let me be insulted and hated because I obey your rules. [23] Even if princes speak against me, I, your servant, will think about your demands. [24] Your rules give me pleasure. They give me good advice. [25] I am about to die. Give me life, as you have promised. [26] I told you about my life, and you answered me. Teach me your demands. [27] Help me understand your orders. Then I will think about your miracles. [28] I am sad and tired. Make me strong again as you have promised. [29] Don't let me be dishonest. Be kind to me by helping me obey your teachings. [30] I have chosen to obey you. I have obeyed your laws. [31] I hold on to your rules. Lord, do not let me be disgraced. [32] I will obey your commands because you have made me happy. [33] Lord, teach me your demands. Then I will obey them until the end. [34] Help me understand, so I can obey your teachings. I will obey them with all my heart. [35] Help me obey your commands because that makes me happy. [36] Help me want to obey your rules instead of selfishly wanting riches. [37] Keep me from looking at worthless things. Let me live by your word. [38] Keep your promise to me, your servant, so you will be feared. [39] Take away the shame I fear. Your laws are good. [40] How I want to follow your orders. Give me life because of your goodness. [41] Lord, show me your love. Save me as you have promised. [42] Then I will have an answer for people who insult me. I trust what you say. [43] Never keep me from speaking your truth. I depend on your fair laws. [44] I will obey your teachings forever and ever. [45] So I will live in freedom because I want to follow your orders. [46] I will discuss your rules with kings. And I will not be ashamed. [47] I enjoy obeying your commands. I love them. [48] I praise your commands, which I love. And I think about your demands. [49] Remember your promise to me, your servant. It gives me hope. [50] When I suffer, this comforts me: Your promise gives me life. [51] Proud people make fun of me all the time. But I do not reject your teachings. [52] I remember your laws from long ago. They comfort me, Lord. [53] I become angry with wicked people. They have not kept your teachings. [54] I sing about your demands wherever I live. [55] Lord, I remember you at night. I will obey your teachings. [56] This is what I do: I follow your orders. [57] Lord, you are my share in life. I have promised to obey your words. [58] I prayed to you with all my heart. Be kind to me as you have promised. [59] I thought about my life, and I decided to obey your rules. [60] I hurried and did not wait to obey your commands. [61] Wicked people have surrounded me. But I have not forgotten your teachings. [62] In the middle of the night, I get up to thank you because your laws are right. [63] I am a friend to everyone who fears you. I am a friend to anyone who follows your orders. [64] Lord, your love fills the earth. Teach me your demands. [65] You have done good things for me, your servant, as you have promised, Lord. [66] Teach me wisdom and knowledge because I trust your commands. [67] Before I suffered, I did wrong. But now I obey your word. [68] You are good, and you do what is good. Teach me your demands. [69] Proud people have made up lies about me. But I will follow your orders with all my heart. [70] Those people have no feelings, but I love your teachings. [71] It was good for me to suffer so I would learn your demands. [72] Your teachings are worth more to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. [73] You made me and formed me with your hands. Give me understanding so I can learn your commands. [74] Let those who fear you rejoice when they see me because I put my hope in your word. [75] Lord, I know that your laws are right. And it was right for you to punish me. [76] Comfort me with your love, as you promised me, your servant. [77] Have mercy on me so that I may live. I love your teachings. [78] Make the proud people ashamed because they lied about me. But I will think about your orders. [79] Let those who fear you come to me. They know your rules. [80] Let me obey your demands perfectly. Then I will not be ashamed. [81] I am weak from waiting for you to save me. But I trust your word. [82] My eyes are tired from looking for your promise. When will you comfort me? [83] Even though I am like a leather wine bag going up in smoke, I do not forget your demands. [84] How long will I live? When will you judge those who are hurting me? [85] Proud people have dug pits to trap me. They have nothing to do with your teachings. [86] All of your commands can be trusted. Liars are hurting me. Help me! [87] They have almost put me in the grave. But I have not rejected your orders. [88] Give me life by your love so I can obey your rules. [89] Lord, your word is everlasting. It continues forever in heaven. [90] Your loyalty will continue from now on. You made the earth, and it still stands. [91] All things continue to this day because of your laws. All things serve you. [92] If I had not loved your teachings, I would have died from my sufferings. [93] I will never forget your orders because you have given me life by them. [94] I am yours. Save me. I have wanted to know your orders. [95] Wicked people are waiting to destroy me. But I will think about your rules. [96] Everything I see has its limits. But your commands have none. [97] How I love your teachings! I think about them all day long. [98] Your commands make me wiser than my enemies because they are mine forever. [99] I am wiser than all my teachers because I think about your rules. [100] I have more understanding than the elders because I follow your orders. [101] I have avoided every evil way so I could obey your word. [102] I haven't stopped obeying your laws because you yourself are my teacher. [103] Your promises are so sweet to me. They are like honey to my mouth! [104] Your orders give me understanding. So I hate lying ways. [105] Your word is like a lamp for my feet and a light for my way. [106] I will do what I have promised and obey your fair laws. [107] I have suffered for a long time. Lord, give me life by your word. [108] Lord, accept my willing praise. And teach me your laws. [109] My life is always in danger. But I haven't forgotten your teachings. [110] Wicked people have set a trap for me. But I haven't disobeyed your orders. [111] I will follow your rules forever. They make me happy. [112] I will try to do what you demand forever, until the end. [113] I hate people who are not completely loyal to you. But I love your teachings. [114] You are my hiding place and my shield. I trust your word. [115] Get away from me, you people who do evil, so I can keep my God's commands. [116] Support me as you promised so I can live. Don't let me be embarrassed because of my hopes. [117] Help me, and I will be saved. I will always respect your demands. [118] You reject everyone who ignores your demands. Their lies mislead them. [119] You throw away the wicked of the world like trash. So I will love your rules. [120] I shake in fear of you. I fear your laws. [121] I have done what is fair and right. Don't leave me to my enemies. [122] Promise that you will help me, your servant. Don't let proud people hurt me. [123] My eyes are tired from looking for your salvation and for your good promise. [124] Show your love to me, your servant. Teach me your demands. [125] I am your servant. Give me wisdom so I can understand your rules. [126] Lord, it is time for you to do something. People have disobeyed your teachings. [127] I love your commands more than the purest gold. [128] I respect all your orders. So I hate lying ways. [129] Your rules are wonderful. That is why I obey them. [130] Learning your words gives wisdom and understanding for the foolish. [131] I want to learn your commands. I am like a person breathing hard and waiting impatiently. [132] Look at me and have mercy on me as you do for those who love you. [133] Guide my steps as you promised. Don't let any sin control me. [134] Save me from harmful people. Then I will obey your orders. [135] Show your kindness to me, your servant. Teach me your demands. [136] Tears stream from my eyes because people do not obey your teachings. [137] Lord, you do what is right. And your laws are fair. [138] The rules you commanded are right and completely trustworthy. [139] I am so upset I am worn out. This is because my enemies have forgotten your words. [140] Your promises are proven. I, your servant, love them. [141] I am unimportant and hated. But I have not forgotten your orders. [142] Your goodness continues forever. And your teachings are true. [143] I have had troubles and misery. But I love your commands. [144] Your rules are good forever. Help me understand so I can live. [145] Lord, I call to you with all my heart. Answer me, and I will keep your demands. [146] I call to you. Save me so I can obey your rules. [147] I wake up early in the morning and cry out. I trust your word. [148] I stay awake all night so I can think about your promises. [149] Listen to me because of your love. Lord, give me life by your laws. [150] Those who love evil are near. They are far from your teachings. [151] But, Lord, you are also near. And all your commands are true. [152] Long ago I learned from your rules that you made them to continue forever. [153] See my suffering and save me because I have not forgotten your teachings. [154] Argue my case and save me. Let me live by your promises. [155] Wicked people are far from being saved because they do not want to obey your demands. [156] Lord, you are very kind. Give me life by your laws. [157] Many enemies are after me. But I have not rejected your rules. [158] I see those traitors, and I hate them because they do not obey what you say. [159] See how I love your orders. Lord, give me life by your love. [160] Your words are true from the start. And all your laws will be fair forever. [161] Leaders attack me for no reason. But I fear your law in my heart. [162] I am as happy over your promises as if I had found a great treasure. [163] I hate and despise lies. But I love your teachings. [164] Seven times a day I praise you for your fair laws. [165] Those who love your teachings will find true peace. Nothing will defeat them. [166] I am waiting for you to save me, Lord. I will obey your commands. [167] I keep your rules. I love them very much. [168] I keep your orders and rules. You know everything I do. [169] Hear my cry to you, Lord. Let your word help me understand. [170] Listen to my prayer. Save me as you promised. [171] Let me speak your praise. You have taught me your demands. [172] Let me sing about your promises. All your commands are fair. [173] Always be ready to help me because I have chosen to obey your commands. [174] I want you to save me, Lord. I love your teachings. [175] Let me live so I can praise you. Your laws will help me. [176] I have wandered like a lost sheep. Look for your servant because I have not forgotten your commands.