Psalm 119

Psalm 119

The Glories of God’s Law

1 Happy are those whose way is blameless,

who walk in the law of the Lord.*

2 Happy are those who keep his decrees,

who seek him with their whole heart,

3 who also do no wrong

but walk in his ways.*

4 You have commanded your precepts

to be kept diligently.

5 O that my ways may be steadfast

in keeping your statutes!

6 Then I shall not be put to shame,

having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.*

7 I will praise you with an upright heart,

when I learn your righteous ordinances.*

8 I will observe your statutes;

do not utterly forsake me.

9 How can young people keep their way pure?

By guarding it according to your word.*

10 With my whole heart I seek you;

do not let me stray from your commandments.*

11 I treasure your word in my heart,

so that I may not sin against you.*

12 Blessed are you, O Lord;

teach me your statutes.*

13 With my lips I declare

all the ordinances of your mouth.*

14 I delight in the way of your decrees

as much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate on your precepts

and fix my eyes on your ways.*

16 I will delight in your statutes;

I will not forget your word.*

17 Deal bountifully with your servant,

so that I may live and observe your word.*

18 Open my eyes, so that I may behold

wondrous things out of your law.

19 I live as an alien in the land;

do not hide your commandments from me.*

20 My soul is consumed with longing

for your ordinances at all times.*

21 You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,

who wander from your commandments;*

22 take away from me their scorn and contempt,

for I have kept your decrees.*

23 Even though princes sit plotting against me,

your servant will meditate on your statutes.*

24 Your decrees are my delight;

they are my counselors.*

25 My soul clings to the dust;

revive me according to your word.*

26 When I told of my ways, you answered me;

teach me your statutes.*

27 Make me understand the way of your precepts,

and I will meditate on your wondrous works.*

28 My soul melts away for sorrow;

strengthen me according to your word.*

29 Put false ways far from me,

and graciously teach me your law.

30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;

I set your ordinances before me.

31 I cling to your decrees, O Lord;

let me not be put to shame.*

32 I run the way of your commandments,

for you enlarge my understanding.*

33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes,

and I will observe it to the end.*

34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law

and observe it with my whole heart.*

35 Lead me in the path of your commandments,

for I delight in it.

36 Turn my heart to your decrees

and not to selfish gain.*

37 Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;

be gracious to mek according to your word.*

38 Confirm to your servant your promise,

which is for those who fear you.*

39 Turn away the disgrace that I dread,

for your ordinances are good.

40 See, I have longed for your precepts;

in your righteousness be gracious to me.l,*

41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord,

your salvation according to your promise.*

42 Then I shall have an answer for those who taunt me,

for I trust in your word.*

43 Do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,

for my hope is in your ordinances.

44 I will keep your law continually,

forever and ever.

45 I shall walk at liberty,

for I have sought your precepts.

46 I will also speak of your decrees before kings

and shall not be put to shame;*

47 I find my delight in your commandments

because I love them.

48 I revere your commandments, which I love,

and I will meditate on your statutes.*

49 Remember your word to your servant,

in which you have made me hope.

50 This is my comfort in my distress,

that your promise gives me life.*

51 The arrogant utterly deride me,

but I do not turn away from your law.*

52 When I think of your ordinances from of old,

I take comfort, O Lord.*

53 Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked,

those who forsake your law.*

54 Your statutes have been my songs

wherever I make my home.

55 I remember your name in the night, O Lord,

and keep your law.*

56 This blessing has fallen to me,

for I have kept your precepts.

57 The Lord is my portion;

I promise to keep your words.*

58 I implore your favor with all my heart;

be gracious to me according to your promise.*

59 When I think of your ways,

I turn my feet to your decrees;*

60 I hurry and do not delay

to keep your commandments.

61 Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,

I do not forget your law.*

62 At midnight I rise to praise you,

because of your righteous ordinances.*

63 I am a companion of all who fear you,

of those who keep your precepts.*

64 The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love;

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 in your commandments.

67 Before I was humbled I went astray,

but now I keep your word.*

68 You are good and do good;

teach me your statutes.*

69 The arrogant smear me with lies,

but with my whole heart I keep your precepts.*

70 Their hearts are thick like fat,m

but I delight in your law.*

71 It is good for me that I was humbled,

so that I might learn your statutes.

72 The law of your mouth is better to me

than thousands of gold and silver pieces.*

73 Your hands have made and fashioned me;

give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.*

74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice,

because I have hoped in your word.*

75 I know, O Lord, that your judgments are right

and that in faithfulness you have humbled me.*

76 Let your steadfast love become my comfort

according to your promise to your servant.

77 Let your mercy come to me, that I may live,

for your law is my delight.

78 Let the arrogant be put to shame,

for they have subverted me with guile;

as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.*

79 Let those who fear you turn to me,

so that they may know your decrees.

80 May my heart be blameless in your statutes,

so that I may not be put to shame.

81 My soul languishes for your salvation;

I hope in your word.*

82 My eyes fail with watching for your promise;

I ask, “When will you comfort me?”*

83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,

yet I have not forgotten your statutes.*

84 How long must your servant endure?

When will you judge those who persecute me?*

85 The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me;

they flout your law.*

86 All your commandments are enduring;

I am persecuted without cause; help me!*

87 They have almost made an end of me on earth,

but I have not forsaken your precepts.

88 In your steadfast love spare my life,

so that I may keep the decrees of your mouth.

89 The Lord exists forever;

your word is firmly fixed in heaven.*

90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations;

you have established the earth, and it stands fast.*

91 By your appointment they stand today,

for all things are your servants.*

92 If your law had not been my delight,

I would have perished in my misery.

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 lie in wait to destroy me,

but I consider your decrees.

96 I have seen a limit to all perfection,

but your commandment is exceedingly broad.

97 Oh, how I love your law!

It is my meditation all day long.*

98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,

for it is always with me.

99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,

for your decrees are my meditation.

100 I understand more than the aged,

for I keep your precepts.*

101 I hold back my feet from every evil way,

in order to keep your word.*

102 I do not turn away from your ordinances,

for you 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 an oath and confirmed it,

to observe your righteous ordinances.*

107 I am severely afflicted;

give me life, O Lord, according to your word.*

108 Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord,

and teach me your ordinances.*

109 I hold my life in my hand continually,

but I do not forget your law.*

110 The wicked have laid a snare for me,

but I do not stray from your precepts.*

111 Your decrees are my heritage forever;

they are the joy of my heart.*

112 I incline my heart to perform your statutes

forever, to the 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 Go away from me, you evildoers,

that I may keep the commandments of my God.*

116 Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,

and let me not be put to shame in my hope.*

117 Hold me up, that I may be safe

and have regard for your statutes continually.

118 You spurn all who go astray from your statutes,

for their cunning is in vain.*

119 All the wicked of the earth I countn as dross;

therefore I love your decrees.*

120 My flesh trembles for fear of you,

and I am afraid of your judgments.*

121 I have done what is just and right;

do not leave me to my oppressors.

122 Guarantee your servant’s well-being;

do not let the godless oppress me.*

123 My eyes fail from watching for your salvation

and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.*

124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,

and teach me your statutes.*

125 I am your servant; give me understanding,

so that I may know your decrees.*

126 It is time for the Lord to act,

for your law has been broken.

127 Truly I love your commandments

more than gold, more than fine gold.*

128 Truly I direct my steps by all your precepts;o

I hate every false way.*

129 Your decrees are wonderful;

therefore my soul keeps them.*

130 The unfolding of your words gives light;

it imparts understanding to the simple.*

131 With open mouth I pant,

because I long for your commandments.*

132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,

as is your custom toward those who love your name.*

133 Keep my steps steady …