Psalm 119:1-176 GNT

[1] Happy are those whose lives are faultless, who live according to the law of the LORD. [2] Happy are those who follow his commands, who obey him with all their heart. [3] They never do wrong; they walk in the LORD's ways. [4] LORD, you have given us your laws and told us to obey them faithfully. [5] How I hope that I shall be faithful in keeping your instructions! [6] If I pay attention to all your commands, then I will not be put to shame. [7] As I learn your righteous judgments, I will praise you with a pure heart. [8] I will obey your laws; never abandon me! [9] How can young people keep their lives pure? By obeying your commands. [10] With all my heart I try to serve you; keep me from disobeying your commandments. [11] I keep your law in my heart, so that I will not sin against you. [12] I praise you, O LORD; teach me your ways. [13] I will repeat aloud all the laws you have given. [14] I delight in following your commands more than in having great wealth. [15] I study your instructions; I examine your teachings. [16] I take pleasure in your laws; your commands I will not forget. [17] Be good to me, your servant, so that I may live and obey your teachings. [18] Open my eyes, so that I may see the wonderful truths in your law. [19] I am here on earth for just a little while; do not hide your commands from me. [20] My heart aches with longing; I want to know your judgments at all times. [21] You reprimand the proud; cursed are those who disobey your commands. [22] Free me from their insults and scorn, because I have kept your laws. [23] The rulers meet and plot against me, but I will study your teachings. [24] Your instructions give me pleasure; they are my advisers. [25] I lie defeated in the dust; revive me, as you have promised. [26] I confessed all I have done, and you answered me; teach me your ways. [27] Help me to understand your laws, and I will meditate on your wonderful teachings. [28] I am overcome by sorrow; strengthen me, as you have promised. [29] Keep me from going the wrong way, and in your goodness teach me your law. [30] I have chosen to be obedient; I have paid attention to your judgments. [31] I have followed your instructions, LORD; don't let me be put to shame. [32] I will eagerly obey your commands, because you will give me more understanding. [33] Teach me, LORD, the meaning of your laws, and I will obey them at all times. [34] Explain your law to me, and I will obey it; I will keep it with all my heart. [35] Keep me obedient to your commandments, because in them I find happiness. [36] Give me the desire to obey your laws rather than to get rich. [37] Keep me from paying attention to what is worthless; be good to me, as you have promised. [38] Keep your promise to me, your servant- the promise you make to those who obey you. [39] Save me from the insults I fear; how wonderful are your judgments! [40] I want to obey your commands; give me new life, for you are righteous. [41] Show me how much you love me, LORD, and save me according to your promise. [42] Then I can answer those who insult me because I trust in your word. [43] Enable me to speak the truth at all times, because my hope is in your judgments. [44] I will always obey your law, forever and ever. [45] I will live in perfect freedom, because I try to obey your teachings. [46] I will announce your commands to kings and I will not be ashamed. [47] I find pleasure in obeying your commands, because I love them. [48] I respect and love your commandments; I will meditate on your instructions. [49] Remember your promise to me, your servant; it has given me hope. [50] Even in my suffering I was comforted because your promise gave me life. [51] The proud are always scornful of me, but I have not departed from your law. [52] I remember your judgments of long ago, and they bring me comfort, O LORD. [53] When I see the wicked breaking your law, I am filled with anger. [54] During my brief earthly life I compose songs about your commands. [55] In the night I remember you, LORD, and I think about your law. [56] I find my happiness in obeying your commands. [57] You are all I want, O LORD; I promise to obey your laws. [58] I ask you with all my heart to have mercy on me, as you have promised! [59] I have considered my conduct, and I promise to follow your instructions. [60] Without delay I hurry to obey your commands. [61] The wicked have laid a trap for me, but I do not forget your law. [62] In the middle of the night I wake up to praise you for your righteous judgments. [63] I am a friend of all who serve you, of all who obey your laws. [64] LORD, the earth is full of your constant love; teach me your commandments. [65] You have kept your promise, LORD, and you are good to me, your servant. [66] Give me wisdom and knowledge, because I trust in your commands. [67] Before you punished me, I used to go wrong, but now I obey your word. [68] How good you are-how kind! Teach me your commands. [69] The proud have told lies about me, but with all my heart I obey your instructions. [70] They have no understanding, but I find pleasure in your law. [71] My punishment was good for me, because it made me learn your commands. [72] The law that you gave means more to me than all the money in the world. [73] You created me, and you keep me safe; give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws. [74] Those who honor you will be glad when they see me, because I trust in your promise. [75] I know that your judgments are righteous, LORD, and that you punished me because you are faithful. [76] Let your constant love comfort me, as you have promised me, your servant. [77] Have mercy on me, and I will live because I take pleasure in your law. [78] May the proud be ashamed for falsely accusing me; as for me, I will meditate on your instructions. [79] May those who honor you come to me- all those who know your commands. [80] May I perfectly obey your commandments and be spared the shame of defeat. [81] I am worn out, LORD, waiting for you to save me; I place my trust in your word. [82] My eyes are tired from watching for what you promised, while I ask, "When will you help me?" [83] I am as useless as a discarded wineskin; yet I have not forgotten your commands. [84] How much longer must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me? [85] The proud, who do not obey your law, have dug pits to trap me. [86] Your commandments are all trustworthy; people persecute me with lies-help me! [87] They have almost succeeded in killing me, but I have not neglected your commands. [88] Because of your constant love be good to me, so that I may obey your laws. [89] Your word, O LORD, will last forever; it is eternal in heaven. [90] Your faithfulness endures through all the ages; you have set the earth in place, and it remains. [91] All things remain to this day because of your command, because they are all your servants. [92] If your law had not been the source of my joy, I would have died from my sufferings. [93] I will never neglect your instructions, because by them you have kept me alive. [94] I am yours-save me! I have tried to obey your commands. [95] The wicked are waiting to kill me, but I will meditate on your laws. [96] I have learned that everything has limits; but your commandment is perfect. [97] How I love your law! I think about it all day long. [98] Your commandment is with me all the time and makes me wiser than my enemies. [99] I understand more than all my teachers, because I meditate on your instructions. [100] I have greater wisdom than those who are old, because I obey your commands. [101] I have avoided all evil conduct, because I want to obey your word. [102] I have not neglected your instructions, because you yourself are my teacher. [103] How sweet is the taste of your instructions- sweeter even than honey! [104] I gain wisdom from your laws, and so I hate all bad conduct. [105] Your word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path. [106] I will keep my solemn promise to obey your just instructions. [107] My sufferings, LORD, are terrible indeed; keep me alive, as you have promised. [108] Accept my prayer of thanks, O LORD, and teach me your commands. [109] I am always ready to risk my life; I have not forgotten your law. [110] The wicked lay a trap for me, but I have not disobeyed your commands. [111] Your commandments are my eternal possession; they are the joy of my heart. [112] I have decided to obey your laws until the day I die. [113] I hate those who are not completely loyal to you, but I love your law. [114] You are my defender and protector; I put my hope in your promise. [115] Go away from me, you sinful people. I will obey the commands of my God. [116] Give me strength, as you promised, and I shall live; don't let me be disappointed in my hope! [117] Hold me, and I will be safe, and I will always pay attention to your commands. [118] You reject everyone who disobeys your laws; their deceitful schemes are useless. [119] You treat all the wicked like rubbish, and so I love your instructions. [120] Because of you I am afraid; I am filled with fear because of your judgments. [121] I have done what is right and good; don't abandon me to my enemies! [122] Promise that you will help your servant; don't let the arrogant oppress me! [123] My eyes are tired from watching for your saving help, for the deliverance you promised. [124] Treat me according to your constant love, and teach me your commands. [125] I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your teachings. [126] LORD, it is time for you to act, because people are disobeying your law. [127] I love your commands more than gold, more than the finest gold. [128] And so I follow all your instructions; I hate all wrong ways. [129] Your teachings are wonderful; I obey them with all my heart. [130] The explanation of your teachings gives light and brings wisdom to the ignorant. [131] In my desire for your commands I pant with open mouth. [132] Turn to me and have mercy on me as you do on all those who love you. [133] As you have promised, keep me from falling; don't let me be overcome by evil. [134] Save me from those who oppress me, so that I may obey your commands. [135] Bless me with your presence and teach me your laws. [136] My tears pour down like a river, because people do not obey your law. [137] You are righteous, LORD, and your laws are just. [138] The rules that you have given are completely fair and right. [139] My anger burns in me like a fire, because my enemies disregard your commands. [140] How certain your promise is! How I love it! [141] I am unimportant and despised, but I do not neglect your teachings. [142] Your righteousness will last forever, and your law is always true. [143] I am filled with trouble and anxiety, but your commandments bring me joy. [144] Your instructions are always just; give me understanding, and I shall live. [145] With all my heart I call to you; answer me, LORD, and I will obey your commands! [146] I call to you; save me, and I will keep your laws. [147] Before sunrise I call to you for help; I place my hope in your promise. [148] All night long I lie awake, to meditate on your instructions. [149] Because your love is constant, hear me, O LORD; show your mercy, and preserve my life! [150] My cruel persecutors are coming closer, people who never keep your law. [151] But you are near to me, LORD, and all your commands are permanent. [152] Long ago I learned about your instructions; you made them to last forever. [153] Look at my suffering, and save me, because I have not neglected your law. [154] Defend my cause, and set me free; save me, as you have promised. [155] The wicked will not be saved, for they do not obey your laws. [156] But your compassion, LORD, is great; show your mercy and save me! [157] I have many enemies and oppressors, but I do not fail to obey your laws. [158] When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust, because they do not keep your commands. [159] See how I love your instructions, LORD. Your love never changes, so save me! [160] The heart of your law is truth, and all your righteous judgments are eternal. [161] Powerful people attack me unjustly, but I respect your law. [162] How happy I am because of your promises- as happy as someone who finds rich treasure. [163] I hate and detest all lies, but I love your law. [164] Seven times each day I thank you for your righteous judgments. [165] Those who love your law have perfect security, and there is nothing that can make them fall. [166] I wait for you to save me, LORD, and I do what you command. [167] I obey your teachings; I love them with all my heart. [168] I obey your commands and your instructions; you see everything I do. [169] Let my cry for help reach you, LORD! Give me understanding, as you have promised. [170] Listen to my prayer, and save me according to your promise! [171] I will always praise you, because you teach me your laws. [172] I will sing about your law, because your commands are just. [173] Always be ready to help me, because I follow your commands. [174] How I long for your saving help, O LORD! I find happiness in your law. [175] Give me life, so that I may praise you; may your instructions help me. [176] I wander about like a lost sheep; so come and look for me, your servant, because I have not neglected your laws.