Psalm 119
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1[an error occurred while processing this directive]1 How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD!
2[an error occurred while processing this directive]2How blessed are those who observe his decrees, who seek him with all of their heart,
3[an error occurred while processing this directive]3who practice no evil while they walk in his ways.
4[an error occurred while processing this directive]4You have commanded concerning your precepts, that they be guarded with diligence.
5[an error occurred while processing this directive]5Oh, that my ways were steadfast, so I may keep your statutes.
6[an error occurred while processing this directive]6Then I will not be ashamed, since my eyes will be fixed on all of your commands.
7[an error occurred while processing this directive]7I will praise you with an upright heart, as I learn your righteous decrees.
8[an error occurred while processing this directive]8I will keep your statutes; do not ever abandon me.
9[an error occurred while processing this directive]9How can a young man keep his behavior pure? By guarding it in accordance with your word.
10[an error occurred while processing this directive]10I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands.
11[an error occurred while processing this directive]11I have stored what you have said in my heart, so I won't sin against you.
12[an error occurred while processing this directive]12Blessed are you, LORD! Teach me your statutes.
13[an error occurred while processing this directive]13I have spoken with my lips about all your decrees that you have announced.
14[an error occurred while processing this directive]14I find joy in the path of your decrees, as if I owned all kinds of riches.
15[an error occurred while processing this directive]15I will meditate on your precepts, and I will respect your ways.
16[an error occurred while processing this directive]16I am delighted with your statutes; I will not forget your word.
17[an error occurred while processing this directive]17Deal kindly with your servant so I may live and keep your word.
18[an error occurred while processing this directive]18Open my eyes so that I will observe amazing things from your instruction.
19[an error occurred while processing this directive]19Since I am a stranger on the earth, do not hide your commands from me.
20[an error occurred while processing this directive]20My soul is consumed with longing for your decrees at all times.
21[an error occurred while processing this directive]21You rebuke the accursed ones, who wander from your commands.
22[an error occurred while processing this directive]22Remove scorn and disrespect from me, for I observe your decrees.
23[an error occurred while processing this directive]23Though nobles take their seat and gossip about me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.
24[an error occurred while processing this directive]24I take joy in your decrees, for they are my counselors.
25[an error occurred while processing this directive]25My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word.
26[an error occurred while processing this directive]26I have talked about my ways, and you have answered me; Teach me your statutes.
27[an error occurred while processing this directive]27Help me understand how your precepts function, and I will meditate on your wondrous acts.
28[an error occurred while processing this directive]28I weep because of sorrow; fortify me according to your word.
29[an error occurred while processing this directive]29Remove false paths from me; and graciously give me your instruction.
30[an error occurred while processing this directive]30I have chosen the faithful way; I have firmly placed your ordinances before me.
31[an error occurred while processing this directive]31I cling to your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame.
32[an error occurred while processing this directive]32I eagerly race along the way of your commands, for you enable me to do so.
33[an error occurred while processing this directive]33Teach me, LORD, about the way of your statutes, and I will observe them without fail.
34[an error occurred while processing this directive]34Give me understanding and I will observe your instruction. I will keep it with all of my heart.
35[an error occurred while processing this directive]35Help me live my life by your commands, because my joy is in them.
36[an error occurred while processing this directive]36Turn my heart to your decrees and away from unjust gain.
37[an error occurred while processing this directive]37Turn my eyes away from gazing at worthless things, and revive me by your ways.
38[an error occurred while processing this directive]38Confirm your promise to your servant, which is for those who fear you.
39[an error occurred while processing this directive]39Turn away the shame that I dread, because your ordinances are good.
40[an error occurred while processing this directive]40Look, I long for your precepts; revive me through your righteousness.
41[an error occurred while processing this directive]41May your gracious love come to me, LORD, your salvation, just as you said.
42[an error occurred while processing this directive]42Then I can answer the one who insults me, for I place my trust in your word.
43[an error occurred while processing this directive]43Never take your truthful words from me, For I wait for your ordinances.
44[an error occurred while processing this directive]44Then I will always keep your Law, forever and ever,
45[an error occurred while processing this directive]45I will walk in liberty, for I seek your precepts.
46[an error occurred while processing this directive]46Then I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed.
47[an error occurred while processing this directive]47I will take delight in your commands, which I love.
48[an error occurred while processing this directive]48I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.
49[an error occurred while processing this directive]49Remember what you said to your servant, by which you caused me to hope.
50[an error occurred while processing this directive]50This is what comforts me in my troubles: that what you say revives me.
51[an error occurred while processing this directive]51Even though the arrogant utterly deride me, I do not turn away from your instruction.
52[an error occurred while processing this directive]52I have remembered your ancient ordinances, LORD, and I take comfort in them.
53[an error occurred while processing this directive]53I burn with indignation because of the wicked who forsake your instruction.
54[an error occurred while processing this directive]54Your statutes are my songs, no matter where I make my home.
55[an error occurred while processing this directive]55In the night I remember your name, LORD, and keep your instruction.
56[an error occurred while processing this directive]56I have made it my personal responsibility to keep your precepts.
57[an error occurred while processing this directive]57The LORD is my inheritance; I have given my promise to keep your word.
58[an error occurred while processing this directive]58I have sought your favor with all of my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
59[an error occurred while processing this directive]59I examined my lifestyle and set my feet in the direction of your decrees.
60[an error occurred while processing this directive]60I hurried and did not procrastinate to keep your commands.
61[an error occurred while processing this directive]61Though the ropes of the wicked have ensnared me, I have not forgotten your instruction.
62[an error occurred while processing this directive]62At midnight I will get up to thank you for your righteous ordinances.
63[an error occurred while processing this directive]63I am united with all who fear you, and with everyone who keeps your precepts.
64[an error occurred while processing this directive]64LORD, the earth overflows with your gracious love! Teach me your statutes.
65[an error occurred while processing this directive]65LORD, you have dealt well with your servant, according to your word.
66[an error occurred while processing this directive]66Teach me both knowledge and appropriate discretion, because I believe in your commands.
67[an error occurred while processing this directive]67Before I was humbled, I wandered away, but now I observe your words.
68[an error occurred while processing this directive]68LORD, you are good , and do what is good; teach me your statutes.
69[an error occurred while processing this directive]69The arrogant have accused me falsely; but I will observe your precepts wholeheartedly.
70[an error occurred while processing this directive]70Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction.
71[an error occurred while processing this directive]71It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes.
72[an error occurred while processing this directive]72Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins.
73[an error occurred while processing this directive]73Your hands made and formed me; give me understanding, that I may learn your commands.
74[an error occurred while processing this directive]74May those who fear you see me and be glad, for I have hoped in your word.
75[an error occurred while processing this directive]75I know, LORD, that your decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me.
76[an error occurred while processing this directive]76May your gracious love comfort me in accordance with your promise to your servant.
77[an error occurred while processing this directive]77May your mercies come to me that I may live, for your instruction is my delight.
78[an error occurred while processing this directive]78May the arrogant become ashamed, because they have subverted me with deceit; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.
79[an error occurred while processing this directive]79May those who fear you turn to me, along with those who know your decrees.
80[an error occurred while processing this directive]80May my heart be blameless with respect to your statutes so that I may not become ashamed.
81[an error occurred while processing this directive]81I long for your deliverance; I have looked to your word, placing my hope in it.
82[an error occurred while processing this directive]82My eyes grow weary with respect to what you have promised— I keep asking, "When will you comfort me?"
83[an error occurred while processing this directive]83Though I have become like a water skin dried by smoke, I have not forgotten your statutes.
84[an error occurred while processing this directive]84How many days must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who persecute me?
85[an error occurred while processing this directive]85The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me disobeying your instruction.
86[an error occurred while processing this directive]86All of your commands are reliable. I am persecuted without cause—help me!
87[an error occurred while processing this directive]87Though the arrogant nearly destroyed me on earth, I did not abandon your precepts.
88[an error occurred while processing this directive]88Revive me according to your gracious love; and I will keep the decrees that you have proclaimed.
89[an error occurred while processing this directive]89Your word is forever, LORD; it is firmly established in heaven.
90[an error occurred while processing this directive]90Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation. You established the earth, and it stands firm.
91[an error occurred while processing this directive]91To this day they stand by means of your rulings, for all things serve you.
92[an error occurred while processing this directive]92Had your instruction not been my pleasure, I would have died in my affliction.
93[an error occurred while processing this directive]93I will never forget your precepts, for you have revived me with them.
94[an error occurred while processing this directive]94I am yours, so save me, since I have sought your precepts.
95[an error occurred while processing this directive]95The wicked lay in wait to destroy me, while I ponder your decrees.
96[an error occurred while processing this directive]96I have observed that all things have their limit, but your commandment is very broad.
97[an error occurred while processing this directive]97How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation.
98[an error occurred while processing this directive]98Your commands make me wiser than my adversaries, since they are always with me.
99[an error occurred while processing this directive]99I am more insightful than my teachers, because your decrees are my meditations.
100[an error occurred while processing this directive]100I have more common sense than the elders, for I observe your precepts.
101[an error occurred while processing this directive]101I keep away from every evil choice so that I may keep your word.
102[an error occurred while processing this directive]102I do not avoid your judgments, for you pointed them out to me.
103[an error occurred while processing this directive]103How pleasing is what you have to say to me— tasting better than honey.
104[an error occurred while processing this directive]104I obtain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.
105[an error occurred while processing this directive]105Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my pathway.
106[an error occurred while processing this directive]106I have given my word and affirmed it, to keep your righteous judgments.
107[an error occurred while processing this directive]107I am severely afflicted. Revive me, LORD, according to your word.
108[an error occurred while processing this directive]108LORD, please accept my voluntary offerings of praise, and teach me your judgments.
109[an error occurred while processing this directive]109Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I do not forget your instruction.
110[an error occurred while processing this directive]110Though the wicked lay a trap for me, I haven't wandered away from your precepts.
111[an error occurred while processing this directive]111I have inherited your decrees forever, because they are the joy of my heart.
112[an error occurred while processing this directive]112As a result, I am determined to carry out your statutes forever.
113[an error occurred while processing this directive]113I despise the double-minded, but I love your instruction.
114[an error occurred while processing this directive]114You are my fortress and shield; I hope in your word.
115[an error occurred while processing this directive]115Leave me, you who practice evil, that I may observe the commands of my God.
116[an error occurred while processing this directive]116Sustain me, God, as you have promised, and I will live. Do not let me be ashamed of my hope.
117[an error occurred while processing this directive]117Support me, that I may be saved, and I will carry out your statutes consistently.
118[an error occurred while processing this directive]118You reject all who wander from your statutes, since their deceitfulness is vain.
119[an error occurred while processing this directive]119You remove all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love your decrees.
120[an error occurred while processing this directive]120My flesh trembles out of fear of you, and I am in awe of your judgments.
121[an error occurred while processing this directive]121I have acted with justice and righteousness; do not abandon me to my oppressors.
122[an error occurred while processing this directive]122Back up your servant in a positive way; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123[an error occurred while processing this directive]123My eyes fail as I look for your salvation and for your righteous promise.
124[an error occurred while processing this directive]124Act toward your servant consistent with your gracious love, and teach me your statutes.
125[an error occurred while processing this directive]125Since I am your servant, give me understanding, so I will know your decrees.
126[an error occurred while processing this directive]126It is time for the LORD to act, since they have violated your instruction.
127[an error occurred while processing this directive]127I truly love your commands more than gold, including fine gold.
128[an error occurred while processing this directive]128I truly consider all of your precepts—all of them—to be just, while I despise every false way.
129[an error occurred while processing this directive]129Your decrees are wonderful— that's why I observe them.
130[an error occurred while processing this directive]130The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple.
131[an error occurred while processing this directive]131I open my mouth and pant as I long for your commands.
132[an error occurred while processing this directive]132Turn in my direction and show mercy to me, as you have decreed regarding those who love your name.
133[an error occurred while processing this directive]133Direct my footsteps by your promise, and do not let any kind of iniquity rule over me.
134[an error occurred while processing this directive]134Deliver me from human oppression and I will keep your precepts.
135[an error occurred while processing this directive]135Show favor to your servant, and teach me your statutes.
136[an error occurred while processing this directive]136My eyes shed rivers of tears, when others do not obey your instruction.
137[an error occurred while processing this directive]137LORD, you are righteous, and your judgments are right.
138[an error occurred while processing this directive]138You have ordered your decrees to us rightly, and they are very faithful.
139[an error occurred while processing this directive]139My zeal consumes me because my enemies forget your words.
140[an error occurred while processing this directive]140Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it.
141[an error occurred while processing this directive]141Though I may be small and despised, I do not neglect your precepts.
142[an error occurred while processing this directive]142Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, and your instruction is true.
143[an error occurred while processing this directive]143Though trouble and anguish overwhelm me, your commands remain my delight.
144[an error occurred while processing this directive]144Your righteous decrees are eternal; give me understanding, and I will live.
145[an error occurred while processing this directive]145I have cried out with all of my heart. Answer me, LORD! I will observe your statutes.
146[an error occurred while processing this directive]146I have called out to you, "Save me, so I may keep your decrees."
147[an error occurred while processing this directive]147I get up before dawn and cry for help; I place my hope in your word.
148[an error occurred while processing this directive]148I look forward to the night watches, when I may meditate on what you have said.
149[an error occurred while processing this directive]149Hear my voice according to your gracious love. LORD, revive me in keeping with your justice.
150[an error occurred while processing this directive]150Those who pursue wickedness draw near; they remain far from your instruction.
151[an error occurred while processing this directive]151You are near, LORD, and all of your commands are true.
152[an error occurred while processing this directive]152I discovered long ago about your decrees that you have confirmed them forever.
153[an error occurred while processing this directive]153Look on my misery, and rescue me, for I do not ignore your instruction.
154[an error occurred while processing this directive]154Defend my case and redeem me; revive me according to your promise.
155[an error occurred while processing this directive]155Deliverance remains remote from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.
156[an error occurred while processing this directive]156Your mercies are magnificent, LORD; revive me according to your judgments.
157[an error occurred while processing this directive]157Though my persecutors and adversaries are numerous, I do not turn aside from your decrees.
158[an error occurred while processing this directive]158I watch the treacherous, and despise them, because they do not do what you have said.
159[an error occurred while processing this directive]159Look how I love your precepts, LORD; revive me according to your gracious love.
160[an error occurred while processing this directive]160The sum of your word is truth, and each righteous ordinance of yours is everlasting.
161[an error occurred while processing this directive]161Though nobles persecute me for no reason, my heart stands in awe of your words.
162[an error occurred while processing this directive]162I find joy at what you have said like one who has discovered a great treasure.
163[an error occurred while processing this directive]163I despise and hate falsehood, but I love your instruction.
164[an error occurred while processing this directive]164I praise you seven times a day because of your righteous ordinances.
165[an error occurred while processing this directive]165Great peace belongs to those who love your instruction, and nothing makes them stumble.
166[an error occurred while processing this directive]166I am looking in hope for your deliverance, LORD, as I carry out your commands.
167[an error occurred while processing this directive]167My soul treasures your decrees, and I love them deeply.
168[an error occurred while processing this directive]168I keep your precepts and your decrees because all of my ways are before you.
169[an error occurred while processing this directive]169May my cry arise before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word.
170[an error occurred while processing this directive]170Let my request come before you; deliver me, as you have promised.
171[an error occurred while processing this directive]171May my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes.
172[an error occurred while processing this directive]172May my tongue sing about your promise, for all of your commands are right.
173[an error occurred while processing this directive]173May your hand stand ready to assist me, for I have chosen your precepts.
174[an error occurred while processing this directive]174I am longing for your deliverance, LORD, and your instruction is my joy.
175[an error occurred while processing this directive]175Let me live, and I will praise you; let your ordinances help me.
176[an error occurred while processing this directive]176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come find your servant, for I do not forget your commands.
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