Psalm 119:1

Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,<cr>1</cr> <indent>who walk<cr>2</cr> according to the law of the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>.<cr>3</cr> </indent>

Blessed<cr>1</cr> are those who keep his statutes<cr>2</cr> <indent>and seek him<cr>3</cr> with all their heart—<cr>4</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:2

they do no wrong<cr>1</cr> <indent>but follow his ways.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:3

You have laid down precepts<cr>1</cr> <indent>that are to be fully obeyed.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:4

Oh, that my ways were steadfast <indent>in obeying your decrees!<cr>1</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:5

Then I would not be put to shame<cr>1</cr> <indent>when I consider all your commands.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:6

I will praise you with an upright heart <indent>as I learn your righteous laws.<cr>1</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:7

I will obey your decrees; <indent>do not utterly forsake me.<cr>1</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:8

Psalm 119:9

How can a young person stay on the path of purity?<cr>1</cr> <indent>By living according to your word.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

I seek you with all my heart;<cr>1</cr> <indent>do not let me stray from your commands.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:10

I have hidden your word in my heart<cr>1</cr> <indent>that I might not sin<cr>2</cr> against you.</indent>

Psalm 119:11

Praise be<cr>1</cr> to you, <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>; <indent>teach me<cr>2</cr> your decrees.<cr>3</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:12

With my lips I recount <indent>all the laws that come from your mouth.<cr>1</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:13

I rejoice in following your statutes<cr>1</cr> <indent>as one rejoices in great riches.</indent>

Psalm 119:14

I meditate on your precepts<cr>1</cr> <indent>and consider your ways.</indent>

Psalm 119:15

I delight<cr>1</cr> in your decrees; <indent>I will not neglect your word.</indent>

Psalm 119:16

Psalm 119:17

Be good to your servant<cr>1</cr> while I live, <indent>that I may obey your word.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Open my eyes that I may see <indent>wonderful things in your law.</indent>

Psalm 119:18

I am a stranger on earth;<cr>1</cr> <indent>do not hide your commands from me.</indent>

Psalm 119:19

My soul is consumed<cr>1</cr> with longing <indent>for your laws<cr>2</cr> at all times.</indent>

Psalm 119:20

You rebuke the arrogant,<cr>1</cr> who are accursed,<cr>2</cr> <indent>those who stray<cr>3</cr> from your commands.</indent>

Psalm 119:21

Remove from me their scorn<cr>1</cr> and contempt, <indent>for I keep your statutes.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:22

Though rulers sit together and slander me, <indent>your servant will meditate on your decrees.</indent>

Psalm 119:23

Your statutes are my delight; <indent>they are my counselors.</indent>

Psalm 119:24

Psalm 119:25

I am laid low in the dust;<cr>1</cr> <indent>preserve my life<cr>2</cr> according to your word.<cr>3</cr> </indent>

I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; <indent>teach me your decrees.<cr>1</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:26

Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, <indent>that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.<cr>1</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:27

My soul is weary with sorrow;<cr>1</cr> <indent>strengthen me<cr>2</cr> according to your word.<cr>3</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:28

Keep me from deceitful ways;<cr>1</cr> <indent>be gracious to me<cr>2</cr> and teach me your law.</indent>

Psalm 119:29

I have chosen<cr>1</cr> the way of faithfulness;<cr>2</cr> <indent>I have set my heart<cr>3</cr> on your laws.</indent>

Psalm 119:30

I hold fast<cr>1</cr> to your statutes, <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>; <indent>do not let me be put to shame.</indent>

Psalm 119:31

I run in the path of your commands, <indent>for you have broadened my understanding.</indent>

Psalm 119:32

Psalm 119:33

Teach me,<cr>1</cr> <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>, the way of your decrees, <indent>that I may follow it to the end.<ft>1</ft></indent>

Give me understanding,<cr>1</cr> so that I may keep your law<cr>2</cr> <indent>and obey it with all my heart.<cr>3</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:34

Direct me<cr>1</cr> in the path of your commands,<cr>2</cr> <indent>for there I find delight.<cr>3</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:35

Turn my heart<cr>1</cr> toward your statutes <indent>and not toward selfish gain.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:36

Turn my eyes away from worthless things; <indent>preserve my life<cr>1</cr> according to your word.<ft>1</ft><cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:37

Fulfill your promise<cr>1</cr> to your servant, <indent>so that you may be feared.</indent>

Psalm 119:38

Take away the disgrace<cr>1</cr> I dread, <indent>for your laws are good.</indent>

Psalm 119:39

How I long<cr>1</cr> for your precepts! <indent>In your righteousness preserve my life.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:40

Psalm 119:41

May your unfailing love<cr>1</cr> come to me, <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>, <indent>your salvation, according to your promise;<cr>2</cr> </indent>

then I can answer<cr>1</cr> anyone who taunts me,<cr>2</cr> <indent>for I trust in your word.</indent>

Psalm 119:42

Never take your word of truth from my mouth,<cr>1</cr> <indent>for I have put my hope<cr>2</cr> in your laws.</indent>

Psalm 119:43

I will always obey your law,<cr>1</cr> <indent>for ever and ever.</indent>

Psalm 119:44

I will walk about in freedom, <indent>for I have sought out your precepts.<cr>1</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:45

I will speak of your statutes before kings<cr>1</cr> <indent>and will not be put to shame,<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:46

for I delight<cr>1</cr> in your commands <indent>because I love them.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:47

I reach out for your commands, which I love, <indent>that I may meditate<cr>1</cr> on your decrees.</indent>

Psalm 119:48

Psalm 119:49

Remember your word<cr>1</cr> to your servant, <indent>for you have given me hope.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

My comfort in my suffering is this: <indent>Your promise preserves my life.<cr>1</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:50

The arrogant mock me<cr>1</cr> unmercifully, <indent>but I do not turn<cr>2</cr> from your law.</indent>

Psalm 119:51

I remember,<cr>1</cr> <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>, your ancient laws, <indent>and I find comfort in them.</indent>

Psalm 119:52

Indignation grips me<cr>1</cr> because of the wicked, <indent>who have forsaken your law.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:53

Your decrees are the theme of my song<cr>1</cr> <indent>wherever I lodge.</indent>

Psalm 119:54

In the night, <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>, I remember<cr>1</cr> your name, <indent>that I may keep your law.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:55

This has been my practice: <indent>I obey your precepts.<cr>1</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:56

Psalm 119:57

You are my portion,<cr>1</cr> <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>; <indent>I have promised to obey your words.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

I have sought<cr>1</cr> your face with all my heart; <indent>be gracious to me<cr>2</cr> according to your promise.<cr>3</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:58

I have considered my ways<cr>1</cr> <indent>and have turned my steps to your statutes.</indent>

Psalm 119:59

I will hasten and not delay <indent>to obey your commands.<cr>1</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:60

Though the wicked bind me with ropes, <indent>I will not forget<cr>1</cr> your law.</indent>

Psalm 119:61

At midnight<cr>1</cr> I rise to give you thanks <indent>for your righteous laws.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:62

I am a friend to all who fear you,<cr>1</cr> <indent>to all who follow your precepts.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:63

The earth is filled with your love,<cr>1</cr> <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>; <indent>teach me your decrees.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:64

Psalm 119:65

Do good<cr>1</cr> to your servant <indent>according to your word,<cr>2</cr> <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>.</indent>

Teach me knowledge<cr>1</cr> and good judgment, <indent>for I trust your commands.</indent>

Psalm 119:66

Before I was afflicted<cr>1</cr> I went astray,<cr>2</cr> <indent>but now I obey your word.<cr>3</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:67

You are good,<cr>1</cr> and what you do is good; <indent>teach me your decrees.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:68

Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,<cr>1</cr> <indent>I keep your precepts with all my heart.</indent>

Psalm 119:69

Their hearts are callous<cr>1</cr> and unfeeling, <indent>but I delight in your law.</indent>

Psalm 119:70

It was good for me to be afflicted<cr>1</cr> <indent>so that I might learn your decrees.</indent>

Psalm 119:71

The law from your mouth is more precious to me <indent>than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.<cr>1</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:72

Psalm 119:73

Your hands made me<cr>1</cr> and formed me; <indent>give me understanding to learn your commands.</indent>

May those who fear you rejoice<cr>1</cr> when they see me, <indent>for I have put my hope in your word.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:74

I know, <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>, that your laws are righteous,<cr>1</cr> <indent>and that in faithfulness<cr>2</cr> you have afflicted me.</indent>

Psalm 119:75

May your unfailing love<cr>1</cr> be my comfort, <indent>according to your promise<cr>2</cr> to your servant.</indent>

Psalm 119:76

Let your compassion<cr>1</cr> come to me that I may live, <indent>for your law is my delight.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:77

May the arrogant<cr>1</cr> be put to shame for wronging me without cause;<cr>2</cr> <indent>but I will meditate on your precepts.</indent>

Psalm 119:78

May those who fear you turn to me, <indent>those who understand your statutes.<cr>1</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:79

May I wholeheartedly follow<cr>1</cr> your decrees,<cr>2</cr> <indent>that I may not be put to shame.<cr>3</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:80

Psalm 119:81

My soul faints<cr>1</cr> with longing for your salvation,<cr>2</cr> <indent>but I have put my hope<cr>3</cr> in your word.</indent>

My eyes fail,<cr>1</cr> looking for your promise;<cr>2</cr> <indent>I say, “When will you comfort me?”</indent>

Psalm 119:82

Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, <indent>I do not forget<cr>1</cr> your decrees.</indent>

Psalm 119:83

How long<cr>1</cr> must your servant wait? <indent>When will you punish my persecutors?<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:84

The arrogant<cr>1</cr> dig pits<cr>2</cr> to trap me, <indent>contrary to your law.</indent>

Psalm 119:85

All your commands are trustworthy;<cr>1</cr> <indent>help me,<cr>2</cr> for I am being persecuted<cr>3</cr> without cause.<cr>4</cr> </indent>

Psalm 119:86

They almost wiped me from the earth, <indent>but I have not forsaken<cr>1</cr> your precepts.</indent>

Psalm 119:87

In your unfailing love<cr>1</cr> preserve my life,<cr>2</cr> <indent>that I may obey the statutes<cr>3</cr> of your mouth.</indent>

Psalm 119:88

 1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,   who walk   according to the law of the Lord.    2 Blessed   are those who keep his statutes   and seek him   with all their heart—    3 they do no wrong   but follow his ways.    4 You have laid down precepts   that are to be fully obeyed.    5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!    6 Then I would not be put to shame   when I consider all your commands.    7 I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.    8 I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me.   9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity?   By living according to your word.    10 I seek you with all my heart;   do not let me stray from your commands.    11 I have hidden your word in my heart   that I might not sin   against you.  12 Praise be   to you, Lord; teach me   your decrees.    13 With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.    14 I rejoice in following your statutes   as one rejoices in great riches.  15 I meditate on your precepts   and consider your ways.  16 I delight   in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. 17 Be good to your servant   while I live, that I may obey your word.    18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.  19 I am a stranger on earth;   do not hide your commands from me.  20 My soul is consumed   with longing for your laws   at all times.  21 You rebuke the arrogant,   who are accursed,   those who stray   from your commands.  22 Remove from me their scorn   and contempt, for I keep your statutes.    23 Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.  24 Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors. 25 I am laid low in the dust;   preserve my life   according to your word.    26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.    27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.    28 My soul is weary with sorrow;   strengthen me   according to your word.    29 Keep me from deceitful ways;   be gracious to me   and teach me your law.  30 I have chosen   the way of faithfulness;   I have set my heart   on your laws.  31 I hold fast   to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame.  32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding. 33 Teach me,  Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.   34 Give me understanding,   so that I may keep your law   and obey it with all my heart.    35 Direct me   in the path of your commands,   for there I find delight.    36 Turn my heart   toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.    37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life   according to your word.     38 Fulfill your promise   to your servant, so that you may be feared.  39 Take away the disgrace   I dread, for your laws are good.  40 How I long   for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life.   41 May your unfailing love   come to me, Lord, your salvation, according to your promise;    42 then I can answer   anyone who taunts me,   for I trust in your word.  43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,   for I have put my hope   in your laws.  44 I will always obey your law,   for ever and ever.  45 I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.    46 I will speak of your statutes before kings   and will not be put to shame,    47 for I delight   in your commands because I love them.    48 I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate   on your decrees. 49 Remember your word   to your servant, for you have given me hope.    50 My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.    51 The arrogant mock me   unmercifully, but I do not turn   from your law.  52 I remember,  Lord, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them.  53 Indignation grips me   because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.    54 Your decrees are the theme of my song   wherever I lodge.  55 In the night, Lord, I remember   your name, that I may keep your law.    56 This has been my practice: I obey your precepts.   57 You are my portion,  Lord; I have promised to obey your words.    58 I have sought   your face with all my heart; be gracious to me   according to your promise.    59 I have considered my ways   and have turned my steps to your statutes.  60 I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.    61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget   your law.  62 At midnight   I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.    63 I am a friend to all who fear you,   to all who follow your precepts.    64 The earth is filled with your love,  Lord; teach me your decrees.   65 Do good   to your servant according to your word,  Lord.  66 Teach me knowledge   and good judgment, for I trust your commands.  67 Before I was afflicted   I went astray,   but now I obey your word.    68 You are good,   and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.    69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,   I keep your precepts with all my heart.  70 Their hearts are callous   and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.  71 It was good for me to be afflicted   so that I might learn your decrees.  72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.   73 Your hands made me   and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.  74 May those who fear you rejoice   when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.    75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,   and that in faithfulness   you have afflicted me.  76 May your unfailing love   be my comfort, according to your promise   to your servant.  77 Let your compassion   come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.    78 May the arrogant   be put to shame for wronging me without cause;   but I will meditate on your precepts.  79 May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.    80 May I wholeheartedly follow   your decrees,   that I may not be put to shame.   81 My soul faints   with longing for your salvation,   but I have put my hope   in your word.  82 My eyes fail,   looking for your promise;   I say, “When will you comfort me?”  83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget   your decrees.  84 How long   must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors?    85 The arrogant   dig pits   to trap me, contrary to your law.  86 All your commands are trustworthy;   help me,   for I am being persecuted   without cause.    87 They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken   your precepts.  88 In your unfailing love   preserve my life,   that I may obey the statutes   of your mouth. 89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;   it stands firm in the heavens.  90 Your faithfulness   continues through all generations;   you established the earth, and it endures.    91 Your laws endure   to this day, for all things serve you.    92 If your law had not been my delight,   I would have perished in my affliction.    93 I will never forget   your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.    94 Save me,   for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.    95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,   but I will ponder your statutes.    96 To all perfection I see a limit, but your commands are boundless.   97 Oh, how I love your law!   I meditate   on it all day long.  98 Your commands are always with me and make me wiser   than my enemies.  99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.    100 I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.    101 I have kept my feet   from every evil path so that I might obey your word.    102 I have not departed from your laws,   for you yourself have taught   me.  103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey   to my mouth!    104 I gain understanding   from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path.   105 Your word is a lamp   for my feet, a light   on my path.  106 I have taken an oath   and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.    107 I have suffered much; preserve my life,  Lord, according to your word.  108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,   and teach me your laws.    109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,   I will not forget   your law.  110 The wicked have set a snare   for me, but I have not strayed   from your precepts.  111 Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.    112 My heart is set   on keeping your decrees to the very end.    113 I hate double-minded people,   but I love your law.    114 You are my refuge and my shield;   I have put my hope   in your word.  115 Away from me,   you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!  116 Sustain me,   my God, according to your promise,   and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.    117 Uphold me,   and I will be delivered;   I will always have regard for your decrees.    118 You reject all who stray   from your decrees, for their delusions come to nothing.  119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;   therefore I love your statutes.    120 My flesh trembles   in fear of you;   I stand in awe   of your laws. 121 I have done what is righteous and just;   do not leave me to my oppressors.  122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;   do not let the arrogant oppress me.    123 My eyes fail,   looking for your salvation,   looking for your righteous promise.    124 Deal with your servant according to your love   and teach me your decrees.    125 I am your servant;   give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.    126 It is time for you to act, Lord; your law is being broken.    127 Because I love your commands   more than gold,   more than pure gold,    128 and because I consider all your precepts right,   I hate every wrong path.   129 Your statutes are wonderful;   therefore I obey them.    130 The unfolding of your words gives light;   it gives understanding to the simple.    131 I open my mouth and pant,   longing for your commands.    132 Turn to me   and have mercy   on me, as you always do to those who love your name.    133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;   let no sin rule   over me.  134 Redeem me from human oppression,   that I may obey your precepts.    135 Make your face shine   on your servant and teach me your decrees.    136 Streams of tears   flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.   137 You are righteous,  Lord, and your laws are right.    138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;   they are fully trustworthy.    139 My zeal wears me out,   for my enemies ignore your words.  140 Your promises   have been thoroughly tested,   and your servant loves them.    141 Though I am lowly and despised,   I do not forget your precepts.    142 Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.    143 Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.    144 Your statutes are always righteous; give me understanding   that I may live. 145 I call with all my heart;   answer me, Lord, and I will obey your decrees.    146 I call out to you; save me   and I will keep your statutes.  147 I rise before dawn   and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.  148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,   that I may meditate on your promises.  149 Hear my voice   in accordance with your love;   preserve my life,  Lord, according to your laws.  150 Those who devise wicked schemes   are near, but they are far from your law.  151 Yet you are near,  Lord, and all your commands are true.    152 Long ago I learned from your statutes   that you established them to last forever.   153 Look on my suffering   and deliver me,   for I have not forgotten   your law.  154 Defend my cause   and redeem me;   preserve my life   according to your promise.    155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out   your decrees.  156 Your compassion, Lord, is great;   preserve my life   according to your laws.    157 Many are the foes who persecute me,   but I have not turned   from your statutes.  158 I look on the faithless with loathing,   for they do not obey your word.    159 See how I love your precepts; preserve my life,  Lord, in accordance with your love.  160 All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.   161 Rulers persecute me   without cause, but my heart trembles   at your word.  162 I rejoice   in your promise like one who finds great spoil.    163 I hate and detest   falsehood but I love your law.    164 Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.    165 Great peace   have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.    166 I wait for your salvation,  Lord, and I follow your commands.  167 I obey your statutes, for I love them   greatly.  168 I obey your precepts   and your statutes,   for all my ways are known   to you. 169 May my cry come   before you, Lord; give me understanding   according to your word.    170 May my supplication come   before you; deliver me   according to your promise.    171 May my lips overflow with praise,   for you teach me   your decrees.  172 May my tongue sing   of your word, for all your commands are righteous.    173 May your hand be ready to help   me, for I have chosen   your precepts.  174 I long for your salvation,  Lord, and your law gives me delight.    175 Let me live   that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me.  176 I have strayed like a lost sheep.   Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten   your commands.

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