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