Psalm 119:1-176 MEV

[1] Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD. [2] Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, and who seek Him with all their heart. [3] They also do no wrong; they walk in His ways. [4] You have commanded us to keep Your precepts diligently. [5] Oh, that my ways were established to keep Your statutes! [6] Then I shall not be ashamed, when I have my focus on all Your commandments. [7] I will praise You with an upright heart, when I have learned Your righteous judgments. [8] I will keep Your statutes; do not completely abandon me. [9] How shall a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word. [10] With my whole heart I seek You; do not allow me to wander from Your commandments. [11] Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. [12] Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes. [13] With my lips I declare all the decrees of Your mouth. [14] I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies, as much as in all riches. [15] I will meditate on Your precepts and keep my eyes on Your ways. [16] I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. [17] Deal kindly with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your word. [18] Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things from Your law. [19] I am a sojourner in the land; do not hide Your commandments from me. [20] My soul is consumed all the time with a longing for Your decrees. [21] You have rebuked the proud, those cursed, who depart from Your commandments. [22] Remove from me reproach and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies. [23] Even if princes sit and conspire against me, Your servant will meditate on Your statutes. [24] Your testimonies are my delight and my counselors. [25] My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to Your word. [26] I have declared my ways, and You heard me; teach me Your statutes. [27] Make me to understand the way of Your precepts; then I shall contemplate on Your wondrous works. [28] My soul collapses on account of grief; strengthen me according to Your word. [29] Remove from me the way of falsehood, and graciously grant me Your law. [30] I have chosen the way of faithfulness; Your judgments I have laid before me. [31] I have stayed with Your testimonies, O LORD; may I not be put to shame. [32] I will run in the way of Your commandments, when You set my heart free. [33] Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, and I shall keep it to the end. [34] Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law and observe it with my whole heart. [35] Lead me in the path of Your commandments, for I delight in them. [36] Incline my heart unto Your testimonies, and not for unjust gain. [37] Turn away my eyes from beholding worthlessness, and revive me in Your way. [38] Establish Your word to Your servant, so that You are feared. [39] Turn away my reproach that I dread, for Your judgments are good. [40] Behold, I have a longing for Your precepts; revive me in Your righteousness. [41] Let Your mercies come to me, O LORD, even Your deliverance according to Your word. [42] So I shall have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in Your word. [43] Do not take the word of truth out of my mouth, for I have hoped in Your judgments. [44] So I shall keep Your law continually, forever and ever. [45] I will walk in an open space, for I seek Your precepts. [46] I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings and will not be ashamed. [47] I will delight in Your commandments, which I have loved. [48] My hands I will lift up unto Your commandments, which I have loved; I will meditate on Your statutes. [49] Remember Your word to Your servant, on which You have caused me to hope. [50] This is my comfort in my affliction, for Your word revives me. [51] The proud ones have derided me, yet I have not forsaken Your law. [52] I remembered Your judgments of old, O LORD, and I have comforted myself. [53] Fury has taken hold of me because of the wicked who forsake Your law. [54] Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my temporary dwelling. [55] I have remembered Your name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept Your law. [56] This is my blessing, because I have kept Your precepts. [57] You are my portion, O LORD; I have said that I would keep Your words. [58] I seek Your favor with my whole heart; be merciful to me according to Your word. [59] I consider my ways, and I turn my feet to Your testimonies. [60] I made haste, and I did not delay to keep Your commandments. [61] The bands of the wicked have trapped me, but I have not forgotten Your law. [62] At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, because of Your righteous judgments. [63] I am a companion of all who fear You, and of those who keep Your precepts. [64] The earth, O LORD, is full of Your mercy; teach me Your statutes. [65] You have been good to Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word. [66] Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I have believed Your commandments. [67] Before I was afflicted I wandered, but now I keep Your word. [68] You are good and do good; teach me Your statutes. [69] The proud have spoken lies against me, but I keep Your precepts with my whole heart. [70] Their heart is as thick as fat, but I delight in Your law. [71] It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes. [72] The law from Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver coins. [73] Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. [74] Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, because I have hoped in Your word. [75] I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are right, and that You in faithfulness have afflicted me. [76] Let Your merciful kindness comfort me, according to Your word to Your servant. [77] Let Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight. [78] Let the proud be ashamed, for they have been wicked to me in falsehood, but I will meditate on Your precepts. [79] Let those who fear You turn to me, that they might know Your testimonies. [80] Let my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be ashamed. [81] My soul longs for Your deliverance, but I hope in Your word. [82] My eyes are weary for Your word, saying, "When will You comfort me?" [83] For I have become like a wineskin dried in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten Your statutes. [84] How many days are given to Your servant? When will You provide judgment on those who persecute me? [85] The proud have dug pits for me, and they do not live in accordance to Your law. [86] All Your commandments are faithful; I am persecuted without cause; help me! [87] They have almost consumed me on the earth, but I have not abandoned Your precepts. [88] Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, that I may keep the testimony from Your mouth. [89] Forever, O LORD, Your word is established in heaven. [90] Your faithfulness is for all generations; You have established the earth, and it is firm. [91] They continue this day according to Your ordinance, for all are Your servants. [92] Unless Your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. [93] I will never forget Your precepts, for with them You have revived me. [94] I am Yours; deliver me, for I have sought Your precepts. [95] The wicked have waited to destroy me, but I will consider Your testimonies. [96] I have seen that all perfection has an end, but Your commandment is quite broad. [97] Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. [98] Your commandments have made me wiser than my enemies, for they are continually with me. [99] I have more understanding than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. [100] I understand more than the elders, because I keep Your precepts. [101] I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep Your word. [102] I have not departed from Your judgments, for You have taught me. [103] How sweet are Your words to the taste of my mouth! Sweeter than honey to my mouth! [104] Through Your precepts I receive understanding; therefore I hate every false way. [105] Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. [106] I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep Your righteous judgments. [107] I am greatly afflicted; revive me, O LORD, according to Your word. [108] Accept the freewill offerings of my praise, O LORD, and teach me Your judgments. [109] My soul is continually in my hand, yet I do not forget Your law. [110] The wicked have laid a trap for me, yet I do not depart from Your precepts. [111] Your testimonies are my inheritance forever, for they are the rejoicing of my heart. [112] I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes always, even unto the end. [113] I hate those who are double-minded, but I love Your law. [114] You are my hiding place and my shield, I hope in Your word. [115] Depart from me, you who are wicked, for I keep the commandments of my God. [116] Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live, and let me not be ashamed with my hope. [117] Hold me up, and I shall be safe, and I will have respect for Your statutes continually. [118] You have rejected all those who stray from Your statutes, for their deceit is falsehood. [119] You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love Your testimonies. [120] My body trembles for fear of You, and I am afraid of Your judgments. [121] I have done what is right and just; do not abandon me to my oppressors. [122] Be true to Your servant for good; let not the proud ones oppress me. [123] My eyes long for Your deliverance and for the promise of Your righteousness. [124] Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy, and teach me Your statutes. [125] I am Your servant; grant me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies. [126] It is time for You, O LORD, to act, for they have broken Your law. [127] Therefore I love Your commandments above gold, even fine gold. [128] For I follow all Your precepts to be right, and I hate every false way. [129] Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. [130] The giving of Your words gives light; it grants understanding to the simple. [131] I opened my mouth and panted, for I long for Your commandments. [132] Look upon me, and be merciful to me, as You are for those who love Your name. [133] Order my steps according to Your word, and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. [134] Deliver me from the oppression of man, so I will keep Your precepts. [135] Make Your face to shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes. [136] Rivers of waters run down my eyes, because people do not keep Your law. [137] You are righteous, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments. [138] You have set Your testimonies in righteousness and faithfulness. [139] My zeal has consumed me, because my enemies have forgotten Your words. [140] Your word is pure and true; therefore Your servant loves it. [141] I am small and despised, yet I do not forget Your precepts. [142] Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Your law is true. [143] Trouble and anguish have discovered me, but Your commandments are my delight. [144] The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; grant me understanding, and I shall live. [145] I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD, I will keep Your statutes. [146] I cried unto You; deliver me, and I shall keep Your testimonies. [147] I arose before the dawn of the morning and cried for help; I hope in Your words. [148] My eyes are awake before the night watches, that I might meditate on Your word. [149] Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness, O LORD; revive me according to Your judgment. [150] They draw close, those who persecute me with evil; they are far from Your law. [151] But You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true. [152] I have known of old that You have established Your testimonies forever. [153] Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I do not forget Your law. [154] Plead my cause, and defend me; revive me according to Your word. [155] Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek Your statutes. [156] Great are Your compassions, O LORD; revive me according to Your judgments. [157] Many are my persecutors and my enemies, yet I do not turn from Your testimonies. [158] I behold the transgressors with disgust, because they have not kept Your word. [159] Consider how I love Your precepts; revive me, O LORD, according to Your lovingkindness. [160] Your word is true from the beginning, and every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever. [161] Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of Your words. [162] I rejoice at Your word, as one who finds great plunder. [163] I hate and abhor lying, but I love Your law. [164] Seven times a day I praise You, because of Your righteous judgments. [165] Those who love Your law have great peace, and nothing shall cause them to stumble. [166] LORD, I have hoped for Your deliverance, and I carry out Your commandments. [167] My soul has kept Your testimonies, and I love them greatly. [168] I have kept Your precepts and Your testimonies, for all my ways are before You. [169] Let my cry come near before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word. [170] Let my supplication come before You; deliver me according to Your word. [171] My lips shall declare praise, for You have taught me Your statutes. [172] My tongue shall speak of Your word, for all Your commandments are right. [173] Let Your hand help me, for I have chosen Your precepts. [174] I have longed for Your salvation, O LORD, and Your law is my delight. [175] Let my soul live and praise You, and let Your judgments come to my aid. [176] I have wandered like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I do not forget Your commandments.