Psalm 116-120

New International Version

¹ I love the Lord,^(A) for he heard my voice;
    he heard my cry^(B) for mercy.^(C)
2 Because he turned his ear^(D) to me,
    I will call on him as long as I live.

¹ Praise the Lord,^(AF) all you nations;^(AG)
    extol him, all you peoples.
² For great is his love^(AH) toward us,
    and the faithfulness of the Lord^(AI) endures forever.

¹ Give thanks to the Lord,^(AJ) for he is good;^(AK)
    his love endures forever.^(AL)

¹ Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,^(CI)
    who walk^(CJ) according to the law of the Lord.^(CK)
2 Blessed^(CL) are those who keep his statutes^(CM)
    and seek him^(CN) with all their heart—^(CO)
3 they do no wrong^(CP)
    but follow his ways.^(CQ)
4 You have laid down precepts^(CR)
    that are to be fully obeyed.^(CS)
5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast
    in obeying your decrees!^(CT)
6 Then I would not be put to shame^(CU)
    when I consider all your commands.^(CV)
7 I will praise you with an upright heart
    as I learn your righteous laws.^(CW)
8 I will obey your decrees;
    do not utterly forsake me.^(CX)

⁹ How can a young person stay on the path of purity?^(CY)
    By living according to your word.^(CZ)
10 I seek you with all my heart;^(DA)
    do not let me stray from your commands.^(DB)
11 I have hidden your word in my heart^(DC)
    that I might not sin^(DD) against you.
¹² Praise be^(DE) to you, Lord;
    teach me^(DF) your decrees.^(DG)
13 With my lips I recount
    all the laws that come from your mouth.^(DH)
14 I rejoice in following your statutes^(DI)
    as one rejoices in great riches.
¹⁵ I meditate on your precepts^(DJ)
    and consider your ways.
¹⁶ I delight^(DK) in your decrees;
    I will not neglect your word.

¹⁷ Be good to your servant^(DL) while I live,
    that I may obey your word.^(DM)
18 Open my eyes that I may see
    wonderful things in your law.
¹⁹ I am a stranger on earth;^(DN)
    do not hide your commands from me.
²⁰ My soul is consumed^(DO) with longing
    for your laws^(DP) at all times.
²¹ You rebuke the arrogant,^(DQ) who are accursed,^(DR)
    those who stray^(DS) from your commands.
²² Remove from me their scorn^(DT) and contempt,
    for I keep your statutes.^(DU)
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;^(DV)
    preserve my life^(DW) according to your word.^(DX)
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
    teach me your decrees.^(DY)
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
    that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.^(DZ)
28 My soul is weary with sorrow;^(EA)
    strengthen me^(EB) according to your word.^(EC)
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;^(ED)
    be gracious to me^(EE) and teach me your law.
³⁰ I have chosen^(EF) the way of faithfulness;^(EG)
    I have set my heart^(EH) on your laws.
³¹ I hold fast^(EI) 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,^(EJ) Lord, the way of your decrees,
    that I may follow it to the end.^[g]
34 Give me understanding,^(EK) so that I may keep your law^(EL)
    and obey it with all my heart.^(EM)
35 Direct me^(EN) in the path of your commands,^(EO)
    for there I find delight.^(EP)
36 Turn my heart^(EQ) toward your statutes
    and not toward selfish gain.^(ER)
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
    preserve my life^(ES) according to your word.^[h](ET)
38 Fulfill your promise^(EU) to your servant,
    so that you may be feared.
³⁹ Take away the disgrace^(EV) I dread,
    for your laws are good.
⁴⁰ How I long^(EW) for your precepts!
    In your righteousness preserve my life.^(EX)

⁴¹ May your unfailing love^(EY) come to me, Lord,
    your salvation, according to your promise;^(EZ)
42 then I can answer^(FA) anyone who taunts me,^(FB)
    for I trust in your word.
⁴³ Never take your word of truth from my mouth,^(FC)
    for I have put my hope^(FD) in your laws.
⁴⁴ I will always obey your law,^(FE)
    for ever and ever.
⁴⁵ I will walk about in freedom,
    for I have sought out your precepts.^(FF)
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings^(FG)
    and will not be put to shame,^(FH)
47 for I delight^(FI) in your commands
    because I love them.^(FJ)
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
    that I may meditate^(FK) on your decrees.

⁴⁹ Remember your word^(FL) to your servant,
    for you have given me hope.^(FM)
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
    Your promise preserves my life.^(FN)
51 The arrogant mock me^(FO) unmercifully,
    but I do not turn^(FP) from your law.
⁵² I remember,^(FQ) Lord, your ancient laws,
    and I find comfort in them.
⁵³ Indignation grips me^(FR) because of the wicked,
    who have forsaken your law.^(FS)
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song^(FT)
    wherever I lodge.
⁵⁵ In the night, Lord, I remember^(FU) your name,
    that I may keep your law.^(FV)
56 This has been my practice:
    I obey your precepts.^(FW)

⁵⁷ You are my portion,^(FX) Lord;
    I have promised to obey your words.^(FY)
58 I have sought^(FZ) your face with all my heart;
    be gracious to me^(GA) according to your promise.^(GB)
59 I have considered my ways^(GC)
    and have turned my steps to your statutes.
⁶⁰ I will hasten and not delay
    to obey your commands.^(GD)
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
    I will not forget^(GE) your law.
⁶² At midnight^(GF) I rise to give you thanks
    for your righteous laws.^(GG)
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,^(GH)
    to all who follow your precepts.^(GI)
64 The earth is filled with your love,^(GJ) Lord;
    teach me your decrees.^(GK)

⁶⁵ Do good^(GL) to your servant
    according to your word,^(GM) Lord.
⁶⁶ Teach me knowledge^(GN) and good judgment,
    for I trust your commands.
⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted^(GO) I went astray,^(GP)
    but now I obey your word.^(GQ)
68 You are good,^(GR) and what you do is good;
    teach me your decrees.^(GS)
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,^(GT)
    I keep your precepts with all my heart.
⁷⁰ Their hearts are callous^(GU) and unfeeling,
    but I delight in your law.
⁷¹ It was good for me to be afflicted^(GV)
    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.^(GW)

⁷³ Your hands made me^(GX) and formed me;
    give me understanding to learn your commands.
⁷⁴ May those who fear you rejoice^(GY) when they see me,
    for I have put my hope in your word.^(GZ)
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,^(HA)
    and that in faithfulness^(HB) you have afflicted me.
⁷⁶ May your unfailing love^(HC) be my comfort,
    according to your promise^(HD) to your servant.
⁷⁷ Let your compassion^(HE) come to me that I may live,
    for your law is my delight.^(HF)
78 May the arrogant^(HG) be put to shame for wronging me without cause;^(HH)
    but I will meditate on your precepts.
⁷⁹ May those who fear you turn to me,
    those who understand your statutes.^(HI)
80 May I wholeheartedly follow^(HJ) your decrees,^(HK)
    that I may not be put to shame.^(HL)

⁸¹ My soul faints^(HM) with longing for your salvation,^(HN)
    but I have put my hope^(HO) in your word.
⁸² My eyes fail,^(HP) looking for your promise;^(HQ)
    I say, “When will you comfort me?”
⁸³ Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
    I do not forget^(HR) your decrees.
⁸⁴ How long^(HS) must your servant wait?
    When will you punish my persecutors?^(HT)
85 The arrogant^(HU) dig pits^(HV) to trap me,
    contrary to your law.
⁸⁶ All your commands are trustworthy;^(HW)
    help me,^(HX) for I am being persecuted^(HY) without cause.^(HZ)
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
    but I have not forsaken^(IA) your precepts.
⁸⁸ In your unfailing love^(IB) preserve my life,^(IC)
    that I may obey the statutes^(ID) of your mouth.

⁸⁹ Your word, Lord, is eternal;^(IE)
    it stands firm in the heavens.
⁹⁰ Your faithfulness^(IF) continues through all generations;^(IG)
    you established the earth, and it endures.^(IH)
91 Your laws endure^(II) to this day,
    for all things serve you.^(IJ)
92 If your law had not been my delight,^(IK)
    I would have perished in my affliction.^(IL)
93 I will never forget^(IM) your precepts,
    for by them you have preserved my life.^(IN)
94 Save me,^(IO) for I am yours;
    I have sought out your precepts.^(IP)
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,^(IQ)
    but I will ponder your statutes.^(IR)
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
    but your commands are boundless.^(IS)

⁹⁷ Oh, how I love your law!^(IT)
    I meditate^(IU) on it all day long.
⁹⁸ Your commands are always with me
    and make me wiser^(IV) than my enemies.
⁹⁹ I have more insight than all my teachers,
    for I meditate on your statutes.^(IW)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
    for I obey your precepts.^(IX)
101 I have kept my feet^(IY) from every evil path
    so that I might obey your word.^(IZ)
102 I have not departed from your laws,^(JA)
    for you yourself have taught^(JB) me.
¹⁰³ How sweet are your words to my taste,
    sweeter than honey^(JC) to my mouth!^(JD)
104 I gain understanding^(JE) from your precepts;
    therefore I hate every wrong path.^(JF)

¹⁰⁵ Your word is a lamp^(JG) for my feet,
    a light^(JH) on my path.
¹⁰⁶ I have taken an oath^(JI) and confirmed it,
    that I will follow your righteous laws.^(JJ)
107 I have suffered much;
    preserve my life,^(JK) Lord, according to your word.
¹⁰⁸ Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,^(JL)
    and teach me your laws.^(JM)
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,^(JN)
    I will not forget^(JO) your law.
¹¹⁰ The wicked have set a snare^(JP) for me,
    but I have not strayed^(JQ) from your precepts.
¹¹¹ Your statutes are my heritage forever;
    they are the joy of my heart.^(JR)
112 My heart is set^(JS) on keeping your decrees
    to the very end.^[i](JT)

¹¹³ I hate double-minded people,^(JU)
    but I love your law.^(JV)
114 You are my refuge and my shield;^(JW)
    I have put my hope^(JX) in your word.
¹¹⁵ Away from me,^(JY) you evildoers,
    that I may keep the commands of my God!
¹¹⁶ Sustain me,^(JZ) my God, according to your promise,^(KA) and I will live;
    do not let my hopes be dashed.^(KB)
117 Uphold me,^(KC) and I will be delivered;^(KD)
    I will always have regard for your decrees.^(KE)
118 You reject all who stray^(KF) from your decrees,
    for their delusions come to nothing.
¹¹⁹ All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;^(KG)
    therefore I love your statutes.^(KH)
120 My flesh trembles^(KI) in fear of you;^(KJ)
    I stand in awe^(KK) of your laws.

¹²¹ I have done what is righteous and just;^(KL)
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
¹²² Ensure your servant’s well-being;^(KM)
    do not let the arrogant oppress me.^(KN)
123 My eyes fail,^(KO) looking for your salvation,^(KP)
    looking for your righteous promise.^(KQ)
124 Deal with your servant according to your love^(KR)
    and teach me your decrees.^(KS)
125 I am your servant;^(KT) give me discernment
    that I may understand your statutes.^(KU)
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
    your law is being broken.^(KV)
127 Because I love your commands^(KW)
    more than gold,^(KX) more than pure gold,^(KY)
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,^(KZ)
    I hate every wrong path.^(LA)

¹²⁹ Your statutes are wonderful;^(LB)
    therefore I obey them.^(LC)
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;^(LD)
    it gives understanding to the simple.^(LE)
131 I open my mouth and pant,^(LF)
    longing for your commands.^(LG)
132 Turn to me^(LH) and have mercy^(LI) on me,
    as you always do to those who love your name.^(LJ)
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;^(LK)
    let no sin rule^(LL) over me.
¹³⁴ Redeem me from human oppression,^(LM)
    that I may obey your precepts.^(LN)
135 Make your face shine^(LO) on your servant
    and teach me your decrees.^(LP)
136 Streams of tears^(LQ) flow from my eyes,
    for your law is not obeyed.^(LR)

¹³⁷ You are righteous,^(LS) Lord,
    and your laws are right.^(LT)
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;^(LU)
    they are fully trustworthy.^(LV)
139 My zeal wears me out,^(LW)
    for my enemies ignore your words.
¹⁴⁰ Your promises^(LX) have been thoroughly tested,^(LY)
    and your servant loves them.^(LZ)
141 Though I am lowly and despised,^(MA)
    I do not forget your precepts.^(MB)
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
    and your law is true.^(MC)
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
    but your commands give me delight.^(MD)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding^(ME) that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ I call with all my heart;^(MF) answer me, Lord,
    and I will obey your decrees.^(MG)
146 I call out to you; save me^(MH)
    and I will keep your statutes.
¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn^(MI) and cry for help;
    I have put my hope in your word.
¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,^(MJ)
    that I may meditate on your promises.
¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice^(MK) in accordance with your love;^(ML)
    preserve my life,^(MM) Lord, according to your laws.
¹⁵⁰ Those who devise wicked schemes^(MN) are near,
    but they are far from your law.
¹⁵¹ Yet you are near,^(MO) Lord,
    and all your commands are true.^(MP)
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes^(MQ)
    that you established them to last forever.^(MR)

¹⁵³ Look on my suffering^(MS) and deliver me,^(MT)
    for I have not forgotten^(MU) your law.
¹⁵⁴ Defend my cause^(MV) and redeem me;^(MW)
    preserve my life^(MX) according to your promise.^(MY)
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
    for they do not seek out^(MZ) your decrees.
¹⁵⁶ Your compassion, Lord, is great;^(NA)
    preserve my life^(NB) according to your laws.^(NC)
157 Many are the foes who persecute me,^(ND)
    but I have not turned^(NE) from your statutes.
¹⁵⁸ I look on the faithless with loathing,^(NF)
    for they do not obey your word.^(NG)
159 See how I love your precepts;
    preserve my life,^(NH) Lord, in accordance with your love.
¹⁶⁰ All your words are true;
    all your righteous laws are eternal.^(NI)

¹⁶¹ Rulers persecute me^(NJ) without cause,
    but my heart trembles^(NK) at your word.
¹⁶² I rejoice^(NL) in your promise
    like one who finds great spoil.^(NM)
163 I hate and detest^(NN) falsehood
    but I love your law.^(NO)
164 Seven times a day I praise you
    for your righteous laws.^(NP)
165 Great peace^(NQ) have those who love your law,
    and nothing can make them stumble.^(NR)
166 I wait for your salvation,^(NS) Lord,
    and I follow your commands.
¹⁶⁷ I obey your statutes,
    for I love them^(NT) greatly.
¹⁶⁸ I obey your precepts^(NU) and your statutes,^(NV)
    for all my ways are known^(NW) to you.

¹⁶⁹ May my cry come^(NX) before you, Lord;
    give me understanding^(NY) according to your word.^(NZ)
170 May my supplication come^(OA) before you;
    deliver me^(OB) according to your promise.^(OC)
171 May my lips overflow with praise,^(OD)
    for you teach me^(OE) your decrees.
¹⁷² May my tongue sing^(OF) of your word,
    for all your commands are righteous.^(OG)
173 May your hand be ready to help^(OH) me,
    for I have chosen^(OI) your precepts.
¹⁷⁴ I long for your salvation,^(OJ) Lord,
    and your law gives me delight.^(OK)
175 Let me live^(OL) that I may praise you,
    and may your laws sustain me.
¹⁷⁶ I have strayed like a lost sheep.^(OM)
    Seek your servant,
    for I have not forgotten^(ON) your commands.

¹ I call on the Lord^(OO) in my distress,^(OP)
    and he answers me.
² Save me, Lord,
    from lying lips^(OQ)
    and from deceitful tongues.^(OR)