Psalm 119

1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the Lord!

Meditations on the Excellencies of the Word of God

2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart!3 They also do no iniquity; They walk in His ways.4 You have commanded us To keep Your precepts diligently.5 Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes!6 Then I would not be ashamed, When I look into all Your commandments.7 I will praise You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments.8 I will keep Your statutes; Oh, do not forsake me utterly!9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not 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 have declared All the judgments of Your mouth.14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.15 I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways.16 I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.17 Deal bountifully with Your servant, That I may live and keep Your word.18 Open my eyes, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law.19 I am a stranger in the earth; Do not hide Your commandments from me.20 My soul breaks with longing For Your judgments at all times.21 You rebuke the proudthe cursed, Who stray from Your commandments.22 Remove from me reproach and contempt, For I have kept Your testimonies.23 Princes also sit and speak against me, But Your servant meditates on Your statutes.24 Your testimonies also 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 answered me; Teach me Your statutes.27 Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works.28 My soul melts from heaviness; Strengthen me according to Your word.29 Remove from me the way of lying, And grant me Your law graciously.30 I have chosen the way of truth; Your judgments I have laid before me. 31 I cling to Your testimonies; O Lord, do not put me to shame!32 I will run the course of Your commandments, For You shall enlarge my heart.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; Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart.35 Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it.36 Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness.37 Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way.38 Establish Your word to Your servant, Who is devoted to fearing You.39 Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your judgments are good.40 Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness.41 Let Your mercies come also to me, O Lord Your salvation according to Your word.42 So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word.43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I have hoped in Your ordinances.44 So shall I keep Your law continually, Forever and ever.45 And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts.46 I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings, And will not be ashamed.47 And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love.48 My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments, Which I love, And I will meditate on Your statutes.49 Remember the word to Your servant, Upon which You have caused me to hope.50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For Your word has given me life.51 The proud have me in great derision, Yet I do not turn aside from Your law.52 I remembered Your judgments of old, O Lord, And have comforted myself.53 Indignation 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 pilgrimage.55 I remember Your name in the night, O Lord, And I keep Your law.56 This has become mine, Because I kept Your precepts.57  You are my portion, O Lord; I have said that I would keep Your words.58 I entreated Your favor with my whole heart; Be merciful to me according to Your word.59 I thought about my ways, And turned my feet to Your testimonies.60 I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments.61 The cords of the wicked have bound 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 dealt well with Your servant, O Lord, according to Your word.66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, For I believe Your commandments.67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word.68 You are good, and do good; Teach me Your statutes.69 The proud have forged a lie against me, But I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart.70 Their heart is as fat as grease, But I delight in Your law.71  It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes.72 The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of coins of gold and silver.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 in faithfulness You have afflicted me.76 Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant.77 Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; For Your law is my delight.78 Let the proud be ashamed, For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood; But I will meditate on Your precepts.79 Let those who fear You turn to me, Those who know Your testimonies.80 Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes, That I may not be ashamed.81 My soul faints for Your salvation, But I hope in Your word.82 My eyes fail from searching Your word, Saying, When will You comfort me?83 For I have become like a wineskin in smoke, Yet I do not forget Your statutes.84 How many are the days of Your servant? When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me?85 The proud have dug pits for me, Which is not according to Your law.86 All Your commandments are faithful; They persecute me wrongfully; Help me!87 They almost made an end of me on earth, But I did not forsake Your precepts.88 Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth.89 Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven.90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides.91 They continue this day according to Your ordinances, For all are Your servants.92 Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction.93 I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have given me life.94 I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts.95 The wicked wait for me to destroy me, But I will consider Your testimonies.96 I have seen the consummation of all perfection, But Your commandment is exceedingly broad.97 Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.98 You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; For they are ever with me.99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation.100 I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep Your precepts.101 I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word.102 I have not departed from Your judgments, For You Yourself have taught me.103 How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth!104 Through Your precepts I get 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 confirmed That I will keep Your righteous judgments.107 I am afflicted very much; Revive me, O Lord, according to Your word.108 Accept, I pray, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, And teach me Your judgments.109 My life is continually in my hand, Yet I do not forget Your law.110 The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I have not strayed from Your precepts.111 Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart.112 I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes Forever, to the very end.113 I hate the 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 evildoers, For I will keep the commandments of my God!116 Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.117 Hold me up, and I shall be safe, And I shall observe Your statutes continually.118 You reject 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 flesh trembles for fear of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments.121 I have done justice and righteousness; Do not leave me to my oppressors.122 Be surety for Your servant for good; Do not let the proud oppress me.123 My eyes fail from seeking Your salvation And Your righteous word.124 Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy, And teach me Your statutes.125 I am Your servant; Give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies.126  It is time for You to act, O Lord, For they have regarded Your law as void.127 Therefore I love Your commandments More than gold, yes, than fine gold!128 Therefore all Your precepts concerning all things I consider to be right; I hate every false way.129 Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul keeps them.130 The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.131 I opened my mouth and panted, For I longed for Your commandments.132 Look upon me and be merciful to me, As Your custom is toward those who love Your name.133 Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me.134 Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I may keep Your precepts.135 Make Your face shine upon Your servant, And teach me Your statutes.136 Rivers of water run down from my eyes, Because men do not keep Your law.137 Righteous are You, O Lord, And upright are Your judgments.138 Your testimonies, which You have commanded, Are righteous and very faithful.139 My zeal has consumed me, Because my enemies have forgotten Your words.140 Your word is very pure; 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 truth.143 Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, Yet Your commandments are my delights.144 The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; Give me understanding, and I shall live.145 I cry out with my whole heart; Hear me, O Lord! I will keep Your statutes.146 I cry out to You; Save me, and I will keep Your testimonies.147 I rise before the dawning of the morning, And cry for help; I hope in Your word.148 My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word.149 Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness; O Lord, revive me according to Your justice.150 They draw near who follow after wickedness; They are far from Your law.151 You are near, O Lord, And all Your commandments are truth.152 Concerning Your testimonies, I have known of old that You have founded them forever.153 Consider my affliction and deliver me, For I do not forget Your law.154 Plead my cause and redeem 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 tender mercies, 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 see the treacherous, and am disgusted, Because they do not keep Your word.159 Consider how I love Your precepts; Revive me, O Lord, according to Your lovingkindness.160 The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.161 Princes persecute me without a cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your word.162 I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure.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 Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble.166 Lord, I hope for Your salvation, And I do Your commandments.167 My soul keeps Your testimonies, And I love them exceedingly.168 I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies, For all my ways are before You.169 Let my cry come 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 utter praise, For You teach me Your statutes.172 My tongue shall speak of Your word, For all Your commandments are righteousness.173 Let Your hand become my help, For I have chosen Your precepts.174 I long for Your salvation, O Lord, And Your law is my delight.175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise You; And let Your judgments help me.176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments.

PSALMS 119

In Praise of the Law //of the [Lord]

1 Our [Lord], you bless everyone
who lives right
and obeys your Law.

2 You bless all those
who follow your commands
from deep in their hearts

3 and who never do wrong
or turn from you.

4 You have ordered us always
to obey your teachings;

5 I don't ever want to stray
from your laws.

6 Thinking about your commands
will keep me from doing
some foolish thing.

7 I will do right and praise you
by learning to respect
your perfect laws.

8 I will obey all of them!
Don't turn your back on me.

9 Young people can live
a clean life
by obeying your word.

10 I worship you
with all my heart.
Don't let me walk away
from your commands.

11 I treasure your word
above all else;
it keeps me from sinning
against you.

12 I praise you, [Lord]!
Teach me your laws.

13 With my own mouth,
I tell others the laws
that you have spoken.

14 Obeying your instructions
brings as much happiness
as being rich.

15 I will study your teachings
and follow your footsteps.

16 I will take pleasure
in your laws
and remember your words.

17 Treat me with kindness, [Lord],
so that I may live
and do what you say.

18 Open my mind
and let me discover
the wonders of your Law.

19 I live here as a stranger.
Don't keep me from knowing
your commands.

20 What I want most
and at all times
is to honor your laws.

21 You punish those boastful,
worthless nobodies who turn
from your commands.

22 Don't let them sneer
and insult me
for following you.

23 I keep thinking about
your teachings, [Lord],
even if rulers plot
against me.

24 Your laws are my greatest joy!
I follow their advice.

25 I am at the point of death.
Let your teachings
breathe new life into me.

26 When I told you my troubles,
you answered my prayers.
Now teach me your laws.

27 Help me to understand
your teachings,
and I will think about
your marvelous deeds.

28 I am overcome with sorrow.
Encourage me,
as you have promised to do.

29 Keep me from being deceitful,
and be kind enough
to teach me your Law.

30 I am determined to be faithful
and to respect your laws.

31 I follow your rules, [Lord].
Don't let me be ashamed.

32 I am eager to learn all
that you want me to do;
help me to understand more.

33 Point out your rules, [Lord],
and I won't disobey
even one of them.

34 Help me to understand your Law;
I promise to obey it
with all my heart.

35 Direct me by your commands!
I love to do what you say.

36 Make me want to obey you,
rather than to be rich.

37 Take away my foolish desires,
and let me find life
by walking with you.

38 I am your servant!
Do for me what you promised
to those who worship you.

39 Your wonderful teachings
protect me from the insults
that I hate so much.

40 I long for your teachings.
Be true to yourself
and let me live.

41 Show me your love
and save me, [Lord],
as you have promised.

42 Then I will have an answer
for everyone who insults me
for trusting your word.

43 I rely on your laws!
Don't take away my chance
to speak your truth.

44 I will keep obeying your Law
forever and ever.

45 I have gained perfect freedom
by following your teachings,

46 and I trust them so much
that I tell them to kings.

47 I love your commands!
They bring me happiness.

48 I love and respect them
and will keep them in mind.

49 Don't forget your promise
to me, your servant.
I depend on it.

50 When I am hurting,
I find comfort in your promise
that leads to life.

51 Conceited people sneer at me,
but I obey your Law.

52 I find true comfort, [Lord],
because your laws have stood
the test of time.

53 I get furious when evil people
turn against your Law.

54 No matter where I am,
your teachings
fill me with songs.

55 Even in the night
I think about you, [Lord],
and I obey your Law.

56 You have blessed me
because I have always followed
your teachings.

57 You, [Lord], are my choice,
and I will obey you.

58 With all my heart
I beg you to be kind to me,
just as you have promised.

59 I pay careful attention
as you lead me,
and I follow closely.

60 As soon as you command,
I do what you say.

61 Evil people may set a trap,
but I obey your Law.

62 Your laws are so fair
that I wake up and praise you
in the middle of the night.

63 I choose as my friends
everyone who worships you
and follows your teachings.

64 Our [Lord], your love is seen
all over the world.
Teach me your laws.

65 I am your servant, [Lord],
and you have kept your promise
to treat me with kindness.

66 Give me wisdom and good sense.
I trust your commands.

67 Once you corrected me
for not obeying you,
but now I do obey.

68 You are kindhearted,
and you do good things,
so teach me your laws.

69 My reputation is being ruined
by conceited liars,
but with all my heart
I follow your teachings.

70 Those liars have no sense,
but I find happiness
in your Law.

71 When you corrected me,
it did me good
because it taught me
to study your laws.

72 I would rather obey you
than to have a thousand pieces
of silver and gold.

73 You created me
and put me together.
Make me wise enough to learn
what you have commanded.

74 Your worshipers will see me,
and they will be glad
that I trust your word.

75 Your decisions are correct,
and you were right
to punish me.

76 I serve you, [Lord].
Comfort me with your love,
just as you have promised.

77 I love to obey your Law!
Have mercy and let me live.

78 Put down those proud people
who hurt me with their lies,
because I have chosen
to study your teachings.

79 Let your worshipers come to me,
so they will learn
to obey your rules.

80 Let me truly respect your laws,
so I won't be ashamed.

81 I long for you to rescue me!
Your word is my only hope.

82 I am worn out from waiting
for you to keep your word.
When will you have mercy?

83 My life is wasting away
like a dried-up wineskin, t
but I have not forgotten
your teachings.

84 I am your servant!
How long must I suffer?
When will you punish
those troublemakers?

85 Those proud people reject
your teachings,
and they dig pits
for me to fall in.

86 Your laws can be trusted!
Protect me from cruel liars.

87 They have almost killed me,
but I have been faithful
to your teachings.

88 Show that you love me
and let me live,
so that I may obey
your commands.

89 Our [Lord], you are eternal!
Your word will last as long
as the heavens.t

90 You remain faithful
in every generation,
and the earth you created
will keep standing firm.

91 All things are your servants,
and the laws you made
are still in effect today.

92 If I had not found happiness
in obeying your Law,
I would have died in misery.

93 I won't ever forget
your teachings,
because you give me new life
when I follow them.

94 I belong to you,
and I have respected your laws,
so keep me safe.

95 Brutal enemies are waiting
to ambush and destroy me,
but I obey your rules.

96 Nothing is completely perfect,
except your teachings.

97 I deeply love your Law!
I think about it all day.

98 Your laws never leave my mind,
and they make me much wiser
than my enemies.

99 Thinking about your teachings
gives me better understanding
than my teachers,

100 and obeying your laws
makes me wiser than those
who have lived a long time.

101 I obey your word
instead of following a way
that leads to trouble.

102 You have been my teacher,
and I won't reject
your instructions.

103 Your teachings are sweeter
than honey.

104 They give me understanding
and make me hate all lies.

105 Your word is a lamp
that gives light
wherever I walk.

106 Your laws are fair,
and I have given my word
to respect them all.

107 I am in terrible pain!
Save me, [Lord],
as you have promised.

108 Accept my offerings of praise
and teach me your laws.

109 I never forget your teachings,
although my life is always
in danger.

110 Some merciless people
are trying to trap me,
but I never turn my back
on your teachings.

111 They will always be
my most prized possession
and my source of joy.

112 I have made up my mind
to obey your laws forever,
no matter what.

113 I hate anyone
whose loyalty is divided,
but I love your Law.

114 You are my place of safety
and my shield.
Your word is my only hope.

115 All you worthless people,
get away from me!
I am determined to obey
the commands of my God.

116 Be true to your word, [Lord].
Keep me alive and strong;
don't let me be ashamed
because of my hope.

117 Keep me safe and secure,
so that I will always
respect your laws.

118 You reject all deceitful liars
because they refuse
your teachings.

119 As far as you are concerned,
evil people aret garbage,
and so I follow your rules.

120 I tremble all over
when I think of you
and the way you judge.

121 I did what was fair and right!
Don't hand me over to those
who want to mistreat me.

122 Take good care of me,
your servant,
and don't let me be harmed
by those conceited people.

123 My eyes are weary from waiting
to see you keep your promise
to come and save me.

124 Show your love for me,
your servant,
and teach me your laws.

125 I serve you,
so let me understand
your teachings.

126 Do something, [Lord]!
They have broken your Law.

127 Your laws mean more to me
than the finest gold.

128 I follow all your commands, t
but I hate anyone
who leads me astray.

129 Your teachings are wonderful,
and I respect them all.

130 Understanding your word
brings light to the minds
of ordinary people.

131 I honestly want to know
everything you teach.

132 Think about me and be kind,
just as you are to everyone
who loves your name.

133 Keep your promise
and don't let me stumble
or let sin control my life.

134 Protect me from abuse,
so I can obey your laws.

135 Smile on me, your servant,
and teach me your laws.

136 When anyone disobeys you,
my eyes overflow with tears.

137 Our [Lord], you always do right,
and your decisions are fair.

138 All your teachings are true
and trustworthy.

139 It upsets me greatly
when my enemies neglect
your teachings.

140 Your word to me, your servant,
is like pure gold;
I treasure what you say.

141 Everyone calls me a nobody,
but I remember your laws.

142 You will always do right,
and your teachings are true.

143 I am in deep distress,
but I love your teachings.

144 Your rules are always fair.
Help me to understand them
and live.

145 I pray to you, [Lord]!
Please answer me.
I promise to obey your laws.

146 I beg you to save me,
so I can follow your rules.

147 Even before sunrise,
I pray for your help,
and I put my hope
in what you have said.

148 I lie awake at night,
thinking of your promises.

149 Show that you love me, [Lord],
and answer my prayer.
Please do the right thing
and save my life.

150 People who disobey your Law
have made evil plans
and want to hurt me,

151 but you are with me,
and all your commands
can be trusted.

152 From studying your laws,
I found out long ago
you made them to last forever.

153 I have not forgotten your Law!
Look at the trouble I am in,
and rescue me.

154 Be my defender and protector!
Remember your promise
and save my life.

155 Evil people won't obey you,
and so they have no hope
of being saved.

156 You are merciful, [Lord]!
Please do the right thing
and save my life.

157 I have a lot of brutal enemies,
but still I never turn
from your laws.

158 Those unfaithful people
who refuse to obey you
are disgusting to me.

159 Remember how I love your laws,
and show your love for me
by keeping me safe.

160 All you say can be trusted;
your teachings are true
and will last forever.

161 Rulers are cruel to me
for no reason.
But with all my heart
I respect your words,

162 because they bring happiness
like treasures taken in war.

163 I can't stand liars,
but I love your Law.

164 I praise you seven times a day
because your laws are fair.

165 You give peace of mind
to all who love your Law.
Nothing can make them fall.

166 You are my only hope
for being saved, [Lord],
and I do all you command.

167 I love and obey your laws
with all my heart.

168 You know everything I do.
You know I respect every law
you have given.

169 Please, [Lord], hear my prayer
and give me the understanding
that comes from your word.

170 Listen to my concerns
and keep me safe,
just as you have promised.

171 If you will teach me your laws,
I will praise you

172 and sing
about your promise,
because all your teachings
are what they ought to be.

173 Be ready to protect me
because I have chosen
to obey your laws.

174 I am waiting for you
to save me, [Lord].
Your Law makes me happy.

175 Keep me alive,
so I can praise you,
and let me find help
in your teachings.

176 I am your servant,
but I have wandered away
like a lost sheep.
Please come after me,
because I have not forgotten
your teachings.