Psalm 119:1-176 NLT

[1] Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD. [2] Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. [3] They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. [4] You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. [5] Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! [6] Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. [7] As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! [8] I will obey your decrees. Please don't give up on me! [9] How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. [10] I have tried hard to find you- don't let me wander from your commands. [11] I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. [12] I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees. [13] I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. [14] I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. [15] I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. [16] I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. [17] Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word. [18] Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. [19] I am only a foreigner in the land. Don't hide your commands from me! [20] I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations. [21] You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed. [22] Don't let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws. [23] Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees. [24] Your laws please me; they give me wise advice. [25] I lie in the dust; revive me by your word. [26] I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees. [27] Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. [28] I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. [29] Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. [30] I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. [31] I cling to your laws. LORD, don't let me be put to shame! [32] I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding. [33] Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them to the end. [34] Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. [35] Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. [36] Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! [37] Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. [38] Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you. [39] Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. [40] I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. [41] LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. [42] Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. [43] Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope. [44] I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever. [45] I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. [46] I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed. [47] How I delight in your commands! How I love them! [48] I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. [49] Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. [50] Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. [51] The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. [52] I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me. [53] I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions. [54] Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. [55] I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions. [56] This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. [57] LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words! [58] With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised. [59] I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws. [60] I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. [61] Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions. [62] I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations. [63] I am a friend to anyone who fears you- anyone who obeys your commandments. [64] O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees. [65] You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised. [66] I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. [67] I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word. [68] You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees. [69] Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart. [70] Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions. [71] My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. [72] Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. [73] You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. [74] May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. [75] I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it. [76] Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant. [77] Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight. [78] Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments. [79] Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws. [80] May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed. [81] I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. [82] My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me? [83] I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees. [84] How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me? [85] These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me. [86] All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause. [87] They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments. [88] In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. [89] Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven. [90] Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. [91] Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans. [92] If your instructions hadn't sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. [93] I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. [94] I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments. [95] Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws. [96] Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit. [97] Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long. [98] Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide. [99] Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws. [100] I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments. [101] I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word. [102] I haven't turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well. [103] How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey. [104] Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life. [105] Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. [106] I've promised it once, and I'll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. [107] I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised. [108] LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. [109] My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions. [110] The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. [111] Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart's delight. [112] I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. [113] I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. [114] You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. [115] Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. [116] LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. [117] Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. [118] But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves. [119] You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws! [120] I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations. [121] Don't leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. [122] Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don't let the arrogant oppress me! [123] My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. [124] I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees. [125] Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws. [126] LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions. [127] Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. [128] Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. [129] Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! [130] The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. [131] I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. [132] Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. [133] Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. [134] Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. [135] Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. [136] Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. [137] O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. [138] Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. [139] I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words. [140] Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. [141] I am insignificant and despised, but I don't forget your commandments. [142] Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. [143] As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. [144] Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. [145] I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees. [146] I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. [147] I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. [148] I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. [149] In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations. [150] Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions. [151] But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true. [152] I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. [153] Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions. [154] Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised. [155] The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees. [156] LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations. [157] Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws. [158] Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word. [159] See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love. [160] The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. [161] Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. [162] I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. [163] I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions. [164] I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just. [165] Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. [166] I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands. [167] I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. [168] Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. [169] O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. [170] Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised. [171] Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees. [172] Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right. [173] Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments. [174] O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight. [175] Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me. [176] I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.