Psalm 119:1-176 NCV

[1] Happy are those who live pure lives, who follow the LORD's teachings. [2] Happy are those who keep his rules, who try to obey him with their whole heart. [3] They don't do what is wrong; they follow his ways. [4] LORD, you gave your orders to be obeyed completely. [5] I wish I were more loyal in obeying your demands. [6] Then I would not be ashamed when I study your commands. [7] When I learned that your laws are fair, I praised you with an honest heart. [8] I will obey your demands, so please don't ever leave me. [9] How can a young person live a pure life? By obeying your word. [10] With all my heart I try to obey you. 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 miracles in your teachings. [19] I am a stranger on earth. Do not hide your commands from me. [20] I wear myself out with desire for 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 keep 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; have mercy on me by helping me obey your teachings. [30] I have chosen the way of truth; I have obeyed your laws. [31] I hold on to your rules. LORD, do not let me be disgraced. [32] I will quickly obey your commands, because you have made me happy. [33] LORD, teach me your demands, and I will keep them until the end. [34] Help me understand, so I can keep your teachings, obeying them with all my heart. [35] Lead me in the path of your commands, because that makes me happy. [36] Make me want to keep your rules instead of wishing for 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 respected. [39] Take away the shame I fear, because 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, and save me as you have promised. [42] I have an answer for people who insult me, because I trust what you say. [43] Never keep me from speaking your truth, because 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 will not be ashamed. [47] I enjoy obeying your commands, which I love. [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 always make fun of me, but I do not reject your teachings. [52] I remember your laws from long ago, and they comfort me, LORD. [53] I become angry with wicked people who do not keep your teachings. [54] I sing about your demands wherever I live. [55] LORD, I remember you at night, and 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. Have mercy on me as you have promised. [59] I thought about my life, and I decided to follow your rules. [60] I hurried and did not wait to obey your commands. [61] Wicked people have tied me up, 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, to anyone who obeys your orders. [64] LORD, your love fills the earth. Teach me your demands. [65] You have done good things for 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 respect you rejoice when they see me, because I put my hope in your word. [75] LORD, I know that your laws are right and that 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 proud people ashamed because they lied about me. But I will think about your orders. [79] Let those who respect you return to me, those who know your rules. [80] Let me obey your demands perfectly so I will not be ashamed. [81] I am weak from waiting for you to save me, but I hope in your word. [82] My eyes are tired from looking for your promise. When will you comfort me? [83] Even though I am like a 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 go on and on; you made the earth, and it still stands. [91] All things continue to this day because of your laws, because 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 want to obey 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 walked away from your laws, because you yourself are my teacher. [103] Your promises are sweet to me, sweeter than honey in 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 path. [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 strayed from your orders. [111] I will follow your rules forever, because they make me happy. [112] I will try to do what you demand forever, until the end. [113] I hate disloyal people, but I love your teachings. [114] You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. [115] Get away from me, you 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 those who ignore your demands, because 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 respect your laws. [121] I have done what is fair and right. Don't leave me to those who wrong me. [122] Promise that you will help me, your servant. Don't let proud people wrong me. [123] My eyes are tired from looking for your salvation and for your good promise. [124] Show your love to me, your servant, and 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, because 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 keep them. [130] Learning your words gives wisdom and understanding for the foolish. [131] I am nearly out of breath. I really want to learn your commands. [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 so I can 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, because my enemies have forgotten your words. [140] Your promises are proven, so 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 always good. 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 hope in 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, but 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 rescue 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 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, and nothing will defeat them. [166] I am waiting for you to save me, LORD. I will obey your commands. [167] I obey your rules, and I love them very much. [168] I obey your orders and rules, because 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, because you have taught me your demands. [172] Let me sing about your promises, because all your commands are fair. [173] Give me your helping hand, because I have chosen your commands. [174] I want you to save me, LORD. I love your teachings. [175] Let me live so I can praise you, and let your laws help me. [176] I have wandered like a lost sheep. Look for your servant, because I have not forgotten your commands.