Psalm 119:1-176 CEV

[1] Our LORD, you bless everyone who lives right and obeys your Law. [2] You bless all of those who follow your commands from deep in their hearts [3] and who never do wrong or turn from you. [4] You have ordered us always to obey your teachings; [5] I don't ever want to stray from your laws. [6] Thinking about your commands will keep me from doing some foolish thing. [7] I will do right and praise you by learning to respect your perfect laws. [8] I will obey all of them! Don't turn your back on me. [9] Young people can live a clean life by obeying your word. [10] I worship you with all my heart. Don't let me walk away from your commands. [11] I treasure your word above all else; it keeps me from sinning against you. [12] I praise you, LORD! Teach me your laws. [13] With my own mouth, I tell others the laws that you have spoken. [14] Obeying your instructions brings as much happiness as being rich. [15] I will study your teachings and follow your footsteps. [16] I will take pleasure in your laws and remember your words. [17] Treat me with kindness, LORD, so that I may live and do what you say. [18] Open my mind and let me discover the wonders of your Law. [19] I live here as a stranger. Don't keep me from knowing your commands. [20] What I want most of all and at all times is to honor your laws. [21] You punish those boastful, worthless nobodies who turn from your commands. [22] Don't let them sneer and insult me for following you. [23] I keep thinking about your teachings, LORD, even if rulers plot against me. [24] Your laws are my greatest joy! I follow their advice. [25] I am at the point of death. Let your teachings breathe new life into me. [26] When I told you my troubles, you answered my prayers. Now teach me your laws. [27] Help me to understand your teachings, and I will think about your marvelous deeds. [28] I am overcome with sorrow. Encourage me, as you have promised to do. [29] Keep me from being deceitful, and be kind enough to teach me your Law. [30] I am determined to be faithful and to respect your laws. [31] I follow your rules, LORD. Don't let me be ashamed. [32] I am eager to learn all that you want me to do; help me to understand more and more. [33] Point out your rules to me, and I won't disobey even one of them. [34] Help me to understand your Law; I promise to obey it with all my heart. [35] Direct me by your commands! I love to do what you say. [36] Make me want to obey you, rather than to be rich. [37] Take away my foolish desires, and let me find life by walking with you. [38] I am your servant! Do for me what you promised to those who worship you. [39] Your wonderful teachings protect me from the insults that I hate so much. [40] I long for your teachings. Be true to yourself and let me live. [41] Show me your love and save me, LORD, as you have promised. [42] Then I will have an answer for everyone who insults me for trusting your word. [43] I rely on your laws! Don't take away my chance to speak your truth. [44] I will keep obeying your Law forever and ever. [45] I have gained perfect freedom by following your teachings, [46] and I trust them so much that I tell them to kings. [47] I love your commands! They bring me happiness. [48] I love and respect them and will keep them in mind. [49] Don't forget your promise to me, your servant. I depend on it. [50] When I am hurting, I find comfort in your promise that leads to life. [51] Conceited people sneer at me, but I obey your Law. [52] I find true comfort, LORD, because your laws have stood the test of time. [53] I get furious when evil people turn against your Law. [54] No matter where I am, your teachings fill me with songs. [55] Even in the night I think about you, LORD, and I obey your Law. [56] You have blessed me because I have always followed your teachings. [57] You, LORD, are my choice, and I will obey you. [58] With all my heart I beg you to be kind to me, just as you have promised. [59] I pay careful attention as you lead me, and I follow closely. [60] As soon as you command, I do what you say. [61] Evil people may set a trap, but I obey your Law. [62] Your laws are so fair that I wake up and praise you in the middle of the night. [63] I choose as my friends everyone who worships you and follows your teachings. [64] Our LORD, your love is seen all over the world. Teach me your laws. [65] I am your servant, LORD, and you have kept your promise to treat me with kindness. [66] Give me wisdom and good sense. I trust your commands. [67] Once you corrected me for not obeying you, but now I obey. [68] You are kindhearted, and you do good things, so teach me your laws. [69] My reputation is being ruined by conceited liars, but with all my heart I follow your teachings. [70] Those liars have no sense, but I find happiness in your Law. [71] When you corrected me, it did me good because it taught me to study your laws. [72] I would rather obey you than to have a thousand pieces of silver and gold. [73] You created me and put me together. Make me wise enough to learn what you have commanded. [74] Your worshipers will see me, and they will be glad that I trust your word. [75] Your decisions are correct, and you were right to punish me. [76] I serve you, LORD. Comfort me with your love, just as you have promised. [77] I love to obey your Law! Have mercy and let me live. [78] Put down those proud people who hurt me with their lies, because I have chosen to study your teachings. [79] Let your worshipers come to me, so they will learn to obey your rules. [80] Let me truly respect your laws, so I won't be ashamed. [81] I long for you to rescue me! Your word is my only hope. [82] I am worn out from waiting for you to keep your word. When will you have mercy? [83] My life is wasting away like a dried-up wineskin, but I have not forgotten your teachings. [84] I am your servant! How long must I suffer? When will you punish those troublemakers? [85] Those proud people reject your teachings, and they dig pits for me to fall in. [86] Your laws can be trusted! Protect me from cruel liars. [87] They have almost killed me, but I have been faithful to your teachings. [88] Show that you love me and let me live, so that I may obey all of your commands. [89] Our LORD, you are eternal! Your word will last as long as the heavens. [90] You remain faithful in every generation, and the earth you created will keep standing firm. [91] All things are your servants, and the laws you made are still in effect today. [92] If I had not found happiness in obeying your Law, I would have died in misery. [93] I won't ever forget your teachings, because you give me new life by following them. [94] I belong to you, and I have respected your laws, so keep me safe. [95] Brutal enemies are waiting to ambush and destroy me, but I obey your rules. [96] Nothing is completely perfect, except your teachings. [97] I deeply love your Law! I think about it all day. [98] Your laws never leave my mind, and they make me much wiser than my enemies. [99] Thinking about your teachings gives me better understanding than my teachers, [100] and obeying your laws makes me wiser than those who have lived a long time. [101] I obey your word instead of following a way that leads to trouble. [102] You have been my teacher, and I won't reject your instructions. [103] Your teachings are sweeter than honey. [104] They give me understanding and make me hate all lies. [105] Your word is a lamp that gives light wherever I walk. [106] Your laws are fair, and I have given my word to respect them all. [107] I am in terrible pain! Save me, LORD, as you said you would. [108] Accept my offerings of praise and teach me your laws. [109] I never forget your teachings, although my life is always in danger. [110] Some merciless people are trying to trap me, but I never turn my back on your teachings. [111] They will always be my most prized possession and my source of joy. [112] I have made up my mind to obey your laws forever, no matter what. [113] I hate anyone whose loyalty is divided, but I love your Law. [114] You are my place of safety and my shield. Your word is my only hope. [115] All of you worthless people, get away from me! I am determined to obey the commands of my God. [116] Be true to your word, LORD. Keep me alive and strong; don't let me be ashamed because of my hope. [117] Keep me safe and secure, so that I will always respect your laws. [118] You reject all deceitful liars because they refuse your teachings. [119] As far as you are concerned, all evil people are garbage, and so I follow your rules. [120] I tremble all over when I think of you and the way you judge. [121] I did what was fair and right! Don't hand me over to those who want to mistreat me. [122] Take good care of me, your servant, and don't let me be harmed by those conceited people. [123] My eyes are weary from waiting to see you keep your promise to come and save me. [124] Show your love for me, your servant, and teach me your laws. [125] I serve you, so let me understand your teachings. [126] Do something, LORD! They have broken your Law. [127] Your laws mean more to me than the finest gold. [128] I follow all of your commands, but I hate anyone who leads me astray. [129] Your teachings are wonderful, and I respect them all. [130] Understanding your word brings light to the minds of ordinary people. [131] I honestly want to know everything you teach. [132] Think about me and be kind, just as you are to everyone who loves your name. [133] Keep your promise and don't let me stumble or let sin control my life. [134] Protect me from abuse, so I can obey your laws. [135] Smile on me, your servant, and teach me your laws. [136] When anyone disobeys you, my eyes overflow with tears. [137] Our LORD, you always do right, and your decisions are fair. [138] All of your teachings are true and trustworthy. [139] It upsets me greatly when my enemies neglect your teachings. [140] Your word to me, your servant, is like pure gold; I treasure what you say. [141] Everyone calls me a nobody, but I remember your laws. [142] You will always do right, and your teachings are true. [143] I am in deep distress, but I love your teachings. [144] Your rules are always fair. Help me to understand them and live. [145] I pray to you, LORD! Please answer me. I promise to obey your laws. [146] I beg you to save me, so I can follow your rules. [147] Even before sunrise, I pray for your help, and I put my hope in what you have said. [148] I lie awake at night, thinking of your promises. [149] Show that you love me, LORD, and answer my prayer. Please do the right thing and save my life. [150] People who disobey your Law have made evil plans and want to hurt me, [151] but you are with me, and all of your commands can be trusted. [152] From studying your laws, I found out long ago that you made them to last forever. [153] I have not forgotten your Law! Look at the trouble I am in, and rescue me. [154] Be my defender and protector! Keep your promise and save my life. [155] Evil people won't obey you, and so they have no hope of being saved. [156] You are merciful, LORD! Please do the right thing and save my life. [157] I have a lot of brutal enemies, but still I never turn from your laws. [158] All of those unfaithful people who refuse to obey you are disgusting to me. [159] Remember how I love your laws, and show your love for me by keeping me safe. [160] All you say can be trusted; your teachings are true and will last forever. [161] Rulers are cruel to me for no reason. But with all my heart I respect your words, [162] because they bring happiness like treasures taken in war. [163] I can't stand liars, but I love your Law. [164] I praise you seven times a day because your laws are fair. [165] You give peace of mind to all who love your Law. Nothing can make them fall. [166] You are my only hope for being saved, LORD, and I do all you command. [167] I love and obey your laws with all my heart. [168] You know everything I do. You know I respect every law you have given. [169] Please, LORD, hear my prayer and give me the understanding that comes from your word. [170] Listen to my concerns and keep me safe, just as you have promised. [171] If you will teach me your laws, I will praise you [172] and sing about your promise, because all of your teachings are what they ought to be. [173] Be ready to protect me because I have chosen to obey your laws. [174] I am waiting for you to save me, LORD. Your Law makes me happy. [175] Keep me alive, so I can praise you, and let me find help in your teachings. [176] I am your servant, but I have wandered away like a lost sheep. Please come after me, because I have not forgotten your teachings.