Psalm 119
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1[an error occurred while processing this directive]1Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD!
2[an error occurred while processing this directive]2Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart,
3[an error occurred while processing this directive]3who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!
4[an error occurred while processing this directive]4You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.
5[an error occurred while processing this directive]5Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!
6[an error occurred while processing this directive]6Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
7[an error occurred while processing this directive]7I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.
8[an error occurred while processing this directive]8I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me!
9[an error occurred while processing this directive]9How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.
10[an error occurred while processing this directive]10With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!
11[an error occurred while processing this directive]11I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
12[an error occurred while processing this directive]12Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes!
13[an error occurred while processing this directive]13With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth.
14[an error occurred while processing this directive]14In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.
15[an error occurred while processing this directive]15I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.
16[an error occurred while processing this directive]16I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
17[an error occurred while processing this directive]17Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word.
18[an error occurred while processing this directive]18Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.
19[an error occurred while processing this directive]19I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me!
20[an error occurred while processing this directive]20My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times.
21[an error occurred while processing this directive]21You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments.
22[an error occurred while processing this directive]22Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies.
23[an error occurred while processing this directive]23Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.
24[an error occurred while processing this directive]24Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors.
25[an error occurred while processing this directive]25My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word!
26[an error occurred while processing this directive]26When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes!
27[an error occurred while processing this directive]27Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
28[an error occurred while processing this directive]28My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!
29[an error occurred while processing this directive]29Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law!
30[an error occurred while processing this directive]30I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me.
31[an error occurred while processing this directive]31I cling to your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame!
32[an error occurred while processing this directive]32I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart!
33[an error occurred while processing this directive]33Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end.
34[an error occurred while processing this directive]34Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
35[an error occurred while processing this directive]35Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.
36[an error occurred while processing this directive]36Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!
37[an error occurred while processing this directive]37Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.
38[an error occurred while processing this directive]38Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared.
39[an error occurred while processing this directive]39Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good.
40[an error occurred while processing this directive]40Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life!
41[an error occurred while processing this directive]41Let your steadfast love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise;
42[an error occurred while processing this directive]42then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
43[an error occurred while processing this directive]43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules.
44[an error occurred while processing this directive]44I will keep your law continually, forever and ever,
45[an error occurred while processing this directive]45and I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts.
46[an error occurred while processing this directive]46I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame,
47[an error occurred while processing this directive]47for I find my delight in your commandments, which I love.
48[an error occurred while processing this directive]48I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.
49[an error occurred while processing this directive]49Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope.
50[an error occurred while processing this directive]50This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.
51[an error occurred while processing this directive]51The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law.
52[an error occurred while processing this directive]52When I think of your rules from of old, I take comfort, O LORD.
53[an error occurred while processing this directive]53Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake your law.
54[an error occurred while processing this directive]54Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my sojourning.
55[an error occurred while processing this directive]55I remember your name in the night, O LORD, and keep your law.
56[an error occurred while processing this directive]56This blessing has fallen to me, that I have kept your precepts.
57[an error occurred while processing this directive]57The LORD is my portion; I promise to keep your words.
58[an error occurred while processing this directive]58I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
59[an error occurred while processing this directive]59When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies;
60[an error occurred while processing this directive]60I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.
61[an error occurred while processing this directive]61Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law.
62[an error occurred while processing this directive]62At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous rules.
63[an error occurred while processing this directive]63I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts.
64[an error occurred while processing this directive]64The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes!
65[an error occurred while processing this directive]65You have dealt well with your servant, O LORD, according to your word.
66[an error occurred while processing this directive]66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
67[an error occurred while processing this directive]67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.
68[an error occurred while processing this directive]68You are good and do good; teach me your statutes.
69[an error occurred while processing this directive]69The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts;
70[an error occurred while processing this directive]70their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law.
71[an error occurred while processing this directive]71It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.
72[an error occurred while processing this directive]72The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
73[an error occurred while processing this directive]73Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
74[an error occurred while processing this directive]74Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word.
75[an error occurred while processing this directive]75I know, O LORD, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76[an error occurred while processing this directive]76Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant.
77[an error occurred while processing this directive]77Let your mercy come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.
78[an error occurred while processing this directive]78Let the insolent be put to shame, because they have wronged me with falsehood; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.
79[an error occurred while processing this directive]79Let those who fear you turn to me, that they may know your testimonies.
80[an error occurred while processing this directive]80May my heart be blameless in your statutes, that I may not be put to shame!
81[an error occurred while processing this directive]81My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word.
82[an error occurred while processing this directive]82My eyes long for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me?”
83[an error occurred while processing this directive]83For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes.
84[an error occurred while processing this directive]84How long must your servant endure? When will you judge those who persecute me?
85[an error occurred while processing this directive]85The insolent have dug pitfalls for me; they do not live according to your law.
86[an error occurred while processing this directive]86All your commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me!
87[an error occurred while processing this directive]87They have almost made an end of me on earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.
88[an error occurred while processing this directive]88In your steadfast love give me life, that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth.
89[an error occurred while processing this directive]89Forever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.
90[an error occurred while processing this directive]90Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast.
91[an error occurred while processing this directive]91By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants.
92[an error occurred while processing this directive]92If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
93[an error occurred while processing this directive]93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life.
94[an error occurred while processing this directive]94I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.
95[an error occurred while processing this directive]95The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I consider your testimonies.
96[an error occurred while processing this directive]96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad.
97[an error occurred while processing this directive]97Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day.
98[an error occurred while processing this directive]98Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.
99[an error occurred while processing this directive]99I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.
100[an error occurred while processing this directive]100I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts.
101[an error occurred while processing this directive]101I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word.
102[an error occurred while processing this directive]102I do not turn aside from your rules, for you have taught me.
103[an error occurred while processing this directive]103How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104[an error occurred while processing this directive]104Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.
105[an error occurred while processing this directive]105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
106[an error occurred while processing this directive]106I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules.
107[an error occurred while processing this directive]107I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to your word!
108[an error occurred while processing this directive]108Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me your rules.
109[an error occurred while processing this directive]109I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget your law.
110[an error occurred while processing this directive]110The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts.
111[an error occurred while processing this directive]111Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
112[an error occurred while processing this directive]112I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end.
113[an error occurred while processing this directive]113I hate the double-minded, but I love your law.
114[an error occurred while processing this directive]114You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.
115[an error occurred while processing this directive]115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
116[an error occurred while processing this directive]116Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope!
117[an error occurred while processing this directive]117Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually!
118[an error occurred while processing this directive]118You spurn all who go astray from your statutes, for their cunning is in vain.
119[an error occurred while processing this directive]119All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross, therefore I love your testimonies.
120[an error occurred while processing this directive]120My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments.
121[an error occurred while processing this directive]121I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
122[an error occurred while processing this directive]122Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me.
123[an error occurred while processing this directive]123My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
124[an error occurred while processing this directive]124Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes.
125[an error occurred while processing this directive]125I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies!
126[an error occurred while processing this directive]126It is time for the LORD to act, for your law has been broken.
127[an error occurred while processing this directive]127Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.
128[an error occurred while processing this directive]128Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right; I hate every false way.
129[an error occurred while processing this directive]129Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.
130[an error occurred while processing this directive]130The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
131[an error occurred while processing this directive]131I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments.
132[an error occurred while processing this directive]132Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.
133[an error occurred while processing this directive]133Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
134[an error occurred while processing this directive]134Redeem me from man’s oppression, that I may keep your precepts.
135[an error occurred while processing this directive]135Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes.
136[an error occurred while processing this directive]136My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law.
137[an error occurred while processing this directive]137Righteous are you, O LORD, and right are your rules.
138[an error occurred while processing this directive]138You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.
139[an error occurred while processing this directive]139My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words.
140[an error occurred while processing this directive]140Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.
141[an error occurred while processing this directive]141I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.
142[an error occurred while processing this directive]142Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true.
143[an error occurred while processing this directive]143Trouble and anguish have found me out, but your commandments are my delight.
144[an error occurred while processing this directive]144Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.
145[an error occurred while processing this directive]145With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD! I will keep your statutes.
146[an error occurred while processing this directive]146I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies.
147[an error occurred while processing this directive]147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words.
148[an error occurred while processing this directive]148My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.
149[an error occurred while processing this directive]149Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O LORD, according to your justice give me life.
150[an error occurred while processing this directive]150They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from your law.
151[an error occurred while processing this directive]151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are true.
152[an error occurred while processing this directive]152Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever.
153[an error occurred while processing this directive]153Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law.
154[an error occurred while processing this directive]154Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise!
155[an error occurred while processing this directive]155Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.
156[an error occurred while processing this directive]156Great is your mercy, O LORD; give me life according to your rules.
157[an error occurred while processing this directive]157Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from your testimonies.
158[an error occurred while processing this directive]158I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your commands.
159[an error occurred while processing this directive]159Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life according to your steadfast love.
160[an error occurred while processing this directive]160The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.
161[an error occurred while processing this directive]161Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.
162[an error occurred while processing this directive]162I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.
163[an error occurred while processing this directive]163I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law.
164[an error occurred while processing this directive]164Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules.
165[an error occurred while processing this directive]165Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.
166[an error occurred while processing this directive]166I hope for your salvation, O LORD, and I do your commandments.
167[an error occurred while processing this directive]167My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly.
168[an error occurred while processing this directive]168I keep your precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before you.
169[an error occurred while processing this directive]169Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word!
170[an error occurred while processing this directive]170Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word.
171[an error occurred while processing this directive]171My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes.
172[an error occurred while processing this directive]172My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right.
173[an error occurred while processing this directive]173Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
174[an error occurred while processing this directive]174I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight.
175[an error occurred while processing this directive]175Let my soul live and praise you, and let your rules help me.
176[an error occurred while processing this directive]176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.
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Psalm 118
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