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# Psalms 119

[1](#verse-1) Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the LORD’s law.

[2](#verse-2) Blessed are those who keep his statutes, who seek him with their whole heart.

[3](#verse-3) Yes, they do nothing wrong. They walk in his ways.

[4](#verse-4) You have commanded your precepts, that we should fully obey them.

[5](#verse-5) Oh that my ways were steadfast to obey your statutes!

[6](#verse-6) Then I wouldn’t be disappointed, when I consider all of your commandments.

[7](#verse-7) I will give thanks to you with uprightness of heart, when I learn your righteous judgments.

[8](#verse-8) I will observe your statutes. Don’t utterly forsake me.

[9](#verse-9) How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

[10](#verse-10) With my whole heart I have sought you. Don’t let me wander from your commandments.

[11](#verse-11) I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

[12](#verse-12) Blessed are you, LORD. Teach me your statutes.

[13](#verse-13) With my lips, I have declared all the ordinances of your mouth.

[14](#verse-14) I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, as much as in all riches.

[15](#verse-15) I will meditate on your precepts, and consider your ways.

[16](#verse-16) I will delight myself in your statutes. I will not forget your word.

[17](#verse-17) Do good to your servant. I will live and I will obey your word.

[18](#verse-18) Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your law.

[19](#verse-19) I am a stranger on the earth. Don’t hide your commandments from me.

[20](#verse-20) My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times.

[21](#verse-21) You have rebuked the proud who are cursed, who wander from your commandments.

[22](#verse-22) Take reproach and contempt away from me, for I have kept your statutes.

[23](#verse-23) Though princes sit and slander me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.

[24](#verse-24) Indeed your statutes are my delight, and my counselors.

[25](#verse-25) My soul is laid low in the dust. Revive me according to your word!

[26](#verse-26) I declared my ways, and you answered me. Teach me your statutes.

[27](#verse-27) Let me understand the teaching of your precepts! Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.

[28](#verse-28) My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.

[29](#verse-29) Keep me from the way of deceit. Grant me your law graciously!

[30](#verse-30) I have chosen the way of truth. I have set your ordinances before me.

[31](#verse-31) I cling to your statutes, LORD. Don’t let me be disappointed.

[32](#verse-32) I run in the path of your commandments, for you have set my heart free.

[33](#verse-33) Teach me, LORD, the way of your statutes. I will keep them to the end.

[34](#verse-34) Give me understanding, and I will keep your law. Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.

[35](#verse-35) Direct me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in them.

[36](#verse-36) Turn my heart toward your statutes, not toward selfish gain.

[37](#verse-37) Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways.

[38](#verse-38) Fulfill your promise to your servant, that you may be feared.

[39](#verse-39) Take away my disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good.

[40](#verse-40) Behold, I long for your precepts! Revive me in your righteousness.

[41](#verse-41) Let your loving kindness also come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your word.

[42](#verse-42) So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word.

[43](#verse-43) Don’t snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, for I put my hope in your ordinances.

[44](#verse-44) So I will obey your law continually, forever and ever.

[45](#verse-45) I will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts.

[46](#verse-46) I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.

[47](#verse-47) I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.

[48](#verse-48) I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes.

[49](#verse-49) Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.

[50](#verse-50) This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.

[51](#verse-51) The arrogant mock me excessively, but I don’t swerve from your law.

[52](#verse-52) I remember your ordinances of old, LORD, and have comforted myself.

[53](#verse-53) Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your law.

[54](#verse-54) Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.

[55](#verse-55) I have remembered your name, LORD, in the night, and I obey your law.

[56](#verse-56) This is my way, that I keep your precepts.

[57](#verse-57) The LORD is my portion. I promised to obey your words.

[58](#verse-58) I sought your favor with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.

[59](#verse-59) I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.

[60](#verse-60) I will hurry, and not delay, to obey your commandments.

[61](#verse-61) The ropes of the wicked bind me, but I won’t forget your law.

[62](#verse-62) At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you, because of your righteous ordinances.

[63](#verse-63) I am a friend of all those who fear you, of those who observe your precepts.

[64](#verse-64) The earth is full of your loving kindness, LORD. Teach me your statutes.

[65](#verse-65) You have treated your servant well, according to your word, LORD.

[66](#verse-66) Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.

[67](#verse-67) Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.

[68](#verse-68) You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.

[69](#verse-69) The proud have smeared a lie upon me. With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts.

[70](#verse-70) Their heart is as callous as the fat, but I delight in your law.

[71](#verse-71) It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes.

[72](#verse-72) The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

[73](#verse-73) Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.

[74](#verse-74) Those who fear you will see me and be glad, because I have put my hope in your word.

[75](#verse-75) LORD, I know that your judgments are righteous, that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

[76](#verse-76) Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.

[77](#verse-77) Let your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.

[78](#verse-78) Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully. I will meditate on your precepts.

[79](#verse-79) Let those who fear you turn to me. They will know your statutes.

[80](#verse-80) Let my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be disappointed.

[81](#verse-81) My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.

[82](#verse-82) My eyes fail for your word. I say, “When will you comfort me?”

[83](#verse-83) For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don’t forget your statutes.

[84](#verse-84) How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?

[85](#verse-85) The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your law.

[86](#verse-86) All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!

[87](#verse-87) They had almost wiped me from the earth, but I didn’t forsake your precepts.

[88](#verse-88) Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth.

[89](#verse-89) LORD, your word is settled in heaven forever.

[90](#verse-90) Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains.

[91](#verse-91) Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

[92](#verse-92) Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

[93](#verse-93) I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

[94](#verse-94) I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

[95](#verse-95) The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

[96](#verse-96) I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

[97](#verse-97) How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.

[98](#verse-98) Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

[99](#verse-99) I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

[100](#verse-100) I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

[101](#verse-101) I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

[102](#verse-102) I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

[103](#verse-103) How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

[104](#verse-104) Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

[105](#verse-105) Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

[106](#verse-106) I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.

[107](#verse-107) I am afflicted very much. Revive me, LORD, according to your word.

[108](#verse-108) Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. LORD, teach me your ordinances.

[109](#verse-109) My soul is continually in my hand, yet I won’t forget your law.

[110](#verse-110) The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.

[111](#verse-111) I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

[112](#verse-112) I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end.

[113](#verse-113) I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.

[114](#verse-114) You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.

[115](#verse-115) Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

[116](#verse-116) Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.

[117](#verse-117) Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually.

[118](#verse-118) You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is in vain.

[119](#verse-119) You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I love your testimonies.

[120](#verse-120) My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments.

[121](#verse-121) I have done what is just and righteous. Don’t leave me to my oppressors.

[122](#verse-122) Ensure your servant’s well-being. Don’t let the proud oppress me.

[123](#verse-123) My eyes fail looking for your salvation, for your righteous word.

[124](#verse-124) Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes.

[125](#verse-125) I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

[126](#verse-126) It is time to act, LORD, for they break your law.

[127](#verse-127) Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

[128](#verse-128) Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way.

[129](#verse-129) Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.

[130](#verse-130) The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

[131](#verse-131) I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments.

[132](#verse-132) Turn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

[133](#verse-133) Establish my footsteps in your word. Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.

[134](#verse-134) Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.

[135](#verse-135) Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes.

[136](#verse-136) Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they don’t observe your law.

[137](#verse-137) You are righteous, LORD. Your judgments are upright.

[138](#verse-138) You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.

[139](#verse-139) My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

[140](#verse-140) Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

[141](#verse-141) I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

[142](#verse-142) Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.

[143](#verse-143) Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

[144](#verse-144) Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

[145](#verse-145) I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, LORD! I will keep your statutes.

[146](#verse-146) I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

[147](#verse-147) I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

[148](#verse-148) My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

[149](#verse-149) Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, LORD, according to your ordinances.

[150](#verse-150) They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.

[151](#verse-151) You are near, LORD. All your commandments are truth.

[152](#verse-152) Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

[153](#verse-153) Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your law.

[154](#verse-154) Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

[155](#verse-155) Salvation is far from the wicked, for they don’t seek your statutes.

[156](#verse-156) Great are your tender mercies, LORD. Revive me according to your ordinances.

[157](#verse-157) Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven’t swerved from your testimonies.

[158](#verse-158) I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don’t observe your word.

[159](#verse-159) Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, LORD, according to your loving kindness.

[160](#verse-160) All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

[161](#verse-161) Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.

[162](#verse-162) I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.

[163](#verse-163) I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law.

[164](#verse-164) Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.

[165](#verse-165) Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

[166](#verse-166) I have hoped for your salvation, LORD. I have done your commandments.

[167](#verse-167) My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.

[168](#verse-168) I have obeyed your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you.

[169](#verse-169) Let my cry come before you, LORD. Give me understanding according to your word.

[170](#verse-170) Let my supplication come before you. Deliver me according to your word.

[171](#verse-171) Let my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes.

[172](#verse-172) Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness.

[173](#verse-173) Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

[174](#verse-174) I have longed for your salvation, LORD. Your law is my delight.

[175](#verse-175) Let my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me.

[176](#verse-176) I have gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I don’t forget your commandments.

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