Psalm 119

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¹ Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,^(A)
    who walk^(B) according to the law of the Lord.^(C)
2 Blessed^(D) are those who keep his statutes^(E)
    and seek him^(F) with all their heart—^(G)
3 they do no wrong^(H)
    but follow his ways.^(I)
4 You have laid down precepts^(J)
    that are to be fully obeyed.^(K)
5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast
    in obeying your decrees!^(L)
6 Then I would not be put to shame^(M)
    when I consider all your commands.^(N)
7 I will praise you with an upright heart
    as I learn your righteous laws.^(O)
8 I will obey your decrees;
    do not utterly forsake me.^(P)

⁹ How can a young person stay on the path of purity?^(Q)
    By living according to your word.^(R)
10 I seek you with all my heart;^(S)
    do not let me stray from your commands.^(T)
11 I have hidden your word in my heart^(U)
    that I might not sin^(V) against you.
¹² Praise be^(W) to you, Lord;
    teach me^(X) your decrees.^(Y)
13 With my lips I recount
    all the laws that come from your mouth.^(Z)
14 I rejoice in following your statutes^(AA)
    as one rejoices in great riches.
¹⁵ I meditate on your precepts^(AB)
    and consider your ways.
¹⁶ I delight^(AC) in your decrees;
    I will not neglect your word.

¹⁷ Be good to your servant^(AD) while I live,
    that I may obey your word.^(AE)
18 Open my eyes that I may see
    wonderful things in your law.
¹⁹ I am a stranger on earth;^(AF)
    do not hide your commands from me.
²⁰ My soul is consumed^(AG) with longing
    for your laws^(AH) at all times.
²¹ You rebuke the arrogant,^(AI) who are accursed,^(AJ)
    those who stray^(AK) from your commands.
²² Remove from me their scorn^(AL) and contempt,
    for I keep your statutes.^(AM)
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;^(AN)
    preserve my life^(AO) according to your word.^(AP)
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
    teach me your decrees.^(AQ)
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
    that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.^(AR)
28 My soul is weary with sorrow;^(AS)
    strengthen me^(AT) according to your word.^(AU)
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;^(AV)
    be gracious to me^(AW) and teach me your law.
³⁰ I have chosen^(AX) the way of faithfulness;^(AY)
    I have set my heart^(AZ) on your laws.
³¹ I hold fast^(BA) 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,^(BB) Lord, the way of your decrees,
    that I may follow it to the end.^[b]
34 Give me understanding,^(BC) so that I may keep your law^(BD)
    and obey it with all my heart.^(BE)
35 Direct me^(BF) in the path of your commands,^(BG)
    for there I find delight.^(BH)
36 Turn my heart^(BI) toward your statutes
    and not toward selfish gain.^(BJ)
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
    preserve my life^(BK) according to your word.^[c](BL)
38 Fulfill your promise^(BM) to your servant,
    so that you may be feared.
³⁹ Take away the disgrace^(BN) I dread,
    for your laws are good.
⁴⁰ How I long^(BO) for your precepts!
    In your righteousness preserve my life.^(BP)

⁴¹ May your unfailing love^(BQ) come to me, Lord,
    your salvation, according to your promise;^(BR)
42 then I can answer^(BS) anyone who taunts me,^(BT)
    for I trust in your word.
⁴³ Never take your word of truth from my mouth,^(BU)
    for I have put my hope^(BV) in your laws.
⁴⁴ I will always obey your law,^(BW)
    for ever and ever.
⁴⁵ I will walk about in freedom,
    for I have sought out your precepts.^(BX)
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings^(BY)
    and will not be put to shame,^(BZ)
47 for I delight^(CA) in your commands
    because I love them.^(CB)
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
    that I may meditate^(CC) on your decrees.

⁴⁹ Remember your word^(CD) to your servant,
    for you have given me hope.^(CE)
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
    Your promise preserves my life.^(CF)
51 The arrogant mock me^(CG) unmercifully,
    but I do not turn^(CH) from your law.
⁵² I remember,^(CI) Lord, your ancient laws,
    and I find comfort in them.
⁵³ Indignation grips me^(CJ) because of the wicked,
    who have forsaken your law.^(CK)
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song^(CL)
    wherever I lodge.
⁵⁵ In the night, Lord, I remember^(CM) your name,
    that I may keep your law.^(CN)
56 This has been my practice:
    I obey your precepts.^(CO)

⁵⁷ You are my portion,^(CP) Lord;
    I have promised to obey your words.^(CQ)
58 I have sought^(CR) your face with all my heart;
    be gracious to me^(CS) according to your promise.^(CT)
59 I have considered my ways^(CU)
    and have turned my steps to your statutes.
⁶⁰ I will hasten and not delay
    to obey your commands.^(CV)
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
    I will not forget^(CW) your law.
⁶² At midnight^(CX) I rise to give you thanks
    for your righteous laws.^(CY)
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,^(CZ)
    to all who follow your precepts.^(DA)
64 The earth is filled with your love,^(DB) Lord;
    teach me your decrees.^(DC)

⁶⁵ Do good^(DD) to your servant
    according to your word,^(DE) Lord.
⁶⁶ Teach me knowledge^(DF) and good judgment,
    for I trust your commands.
⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted^(DG) I went astray,^(DH)
    but now I obey your word.^(DI)
68 You are good,^(DJ) and what you do is good;
    teach me your decrees.^(DK)
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,^(DL)
    I keep your precepts with all my heart.
⁷⁰ Their hearts are callous^(DM) and unfeeling,
    but I delight in your law.
⁷¹ It was good for me to be afflicted^(DN)
    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.^(DO)

⁷³ Your hands made me^(DP) and formed me;
    give me understanding to learn your commands.
⁷⁴ May those who fear you rejoice^(DQ) when they see me,
    for I have put my hope in your word.^(DR)
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,^(DS)
    and that in faithfulness^(DT) you have afflicted me.
⁷⁶ May your unfailing love^(DU) be my comfort,
    according to your promise^(DV) to your servant.
⁷⁷ Let your compassion^(DW) come to me that I may live,
    for your law is my delight.^(DX)
78 May the arrogant^(DY) be put to shame for wronging me without cause;^(DZ)
    but I will meditate on your precepts.
⁷⁹ May those who fear you turn to me,
    those who understand your statutes.^(EA)
80 May I wholeheartedly follow^(EB) your decrees,^(EC)
    that I may not be put to shame.^(ED)

⁸¹ My soul faints^(EE) with longing for your salvation,^(EF)
    but I have put my hope^(EG) in your word.
⁸² My eyes fail,^(EH) looking for your promise;^(EI)
    I say, “When will you comfort me?”
⁸³ Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
    I do not forget^(EJ) your decrees.
⁸⁴ How long^(EK) must your servant wait?
    When will you punish my persecutors?^(EL)
85 The arrogant^(EM) dig pits^(EN) to trap me,
    contrary to your law.
⁸⁶ All your commands are trustworthy;^(EO)
    help me,^(EP) for I am being persecuted^(EQ) without cause.^(ER)
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
    but I have not forsaken^(ES) your precepts.
⁸⁸ In your unfailing love^(ET) preserve my life,^(EU)
    that I may obey the statutes^(EV) of your mouth.

⁸⁹ Your word, Lord, is eternal;^(EW)
    it stands firm in the heavens.
⁹⁰ Your faithfulness^(EX) continues through all generations;^(EY)
    you established the earth, and it endures.^(EZ)
91 Your laws endure^(FA) to this day,
    for all things serve you.^(FB)
92 If your law had not been my delight,^(FC)
    I would have perished in my affliction.^(FD)
93 I will never forget^(FE) your precepts,
    for by them you have preserved my life.^(FF)
94 Save me,^(FG) for I am yours;
    I have sought out your precepts.^(FH)
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,^(FI)
    but I will ponder your statutes.^(FJ)
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
    but your commands are boundless.^(FK)

⁹⁷ Oh, how I love your law!^(FL)
    I meditate^(FM) on it all day long.
⁹⁸ Your commands are always with me
    and make me wiser^(FN) than my enemies.
⁹⁹ I have more insight than all my teachers,
    for I meditate on your statutes.^(FO)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
    for I obey your precepts.^(FP)
101 I have kept my feet^(FQ) from every evil path
    so that I might obey your word.^(FR)
102 I have not departed from your laws,^(FS)
    for you yourself have taught^(FT) me.
¹⁰³ How sweet are your words to my taste,
    sweeter than honey^(FU) to my mouth!^(FV)
104 I gain understanding^(FW) from your precepts;
    therefore I hate every wrong path.^(FX)

¹⁰⁵ Your word is a lamp^(FY) for my feet,
    a light^(FZ) on my path.
¹⁰⁶ I have taken an oath^(GA) and confirmed it,
    that I will follow your righteous laws.^(GB)
107 I have suffered much;
    preserve my life,^(GC) Lord, according to your word.
¹⁰⁸ Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,^(GD)
    and teach me your laws.^(GE)
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,^(GF)
    I will not forget^(GG) your law.
¹¹⁰ The wicked have set a snare^(GH) for me,
    but I have not strayed^(GI) from your precepts.
¹¹¹ Your statutes are my heritage forever;
    they are the joy of my heart.^(GJ)
112 My heart is set^(GK) on keeping your decrees
    to the very end.^[d](GL)

¹¹³ I hate double-minded people,^(GM)
    but I love your law.^(GN)
114 You are my refuge and my shield;^(GO)
    I have put my hope^(GP) in your word.
¹¹⁵ Away from me,^(GQ) you evildoers,
    that I may keep the commands of my God!
¹¹⁶ Sustain me,^(GR) my God, according to your promise,^(GS) and I will live;
    do not let my hopes be dashed.^(GT)
117 Uphold me,^(GU) and I will be delivered;^(GV)
    I will always have regard for your decrees.^(GW)
118 You reject all who stray^(GX) from your decrees,
    for their delusions come to nothing.
¹¹⁹ All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;^(GY)
    therefore I love your statutes.^(GZ)
120 My flesh trembles^(HA) in fear of you;^(HB)
    I stand in awe^(HC) of your laws.

¹²¹ I have done what is righteous and just;^(HD)
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
¹²² Ensure your servant’s well-being;^(HE)
    do not let the arrogant oppress me.^(HF)
123 My eyes fail,^(HG) looking for your salvation,^(HH)
    looking for your righteous promise.^(HI)
124 Deal with your servant according to your love^(HJ)
    and teach me your decrees.^(HK)
125 I am your servant;^(HL) give me discernment
    that I may understand your statutes.^(HM)
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
    your law is being broken.^(HN)
127 Because I love your commands^(HO)
    more than gold,^(HP) more than pure gold,^(HQ)
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,^(HR)
    I hate every wrong path.^(HS)

¹²⁹ Your statutes are wonderful;^(HT)
    therefore I obey them.^(HU)
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;^(HV)
    it gives understanding to the simple.^(HW)
131 I open my mouth and pant,^(HX)
    longing for your commands.^(HY)
132 Turn to me^(HZ) and have mercy^(IA) on me,
    as you always do to those who love your name.^(IB)
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;^(IC)
    let no sin rule^(ID) over me.
¹³⁴ Redeem me from human oppression,^(IE)
    that I may obey your precepts.^(IF)
135 Make your face shine^(IG) on your servant
    and teach me your decrees.^(IH)
136 Streams of tears^(II) flow from my eyes,
    for your law is not obeyed.^(IJ)

¹³⁷ You are righteous,^(IK) Lord,
    and your laws are right.^(IL)
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;^(IM)
    they are fully trustworthy.^(IN)
139 My zeal wears me out,^(IO)
    for my enemies ignore your words.
¹⁴⁰ Your promises^(IP) have been thoroughly tested,^(IQ)
    and your servant loves them.^(IR)
141 Though I am lowly and despised,^(IS)
    I do not forget your precepts.^(IT)
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
    and your law is true.^(IU)
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
    but your commands give me delight.^(IV)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding^(IW) that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ I call with all my heart;^(IX) answer me, Lord,
    and I will obey your decrees.^(IY)
146 I call out to you; save me^(IZ)
    and I will keep your statutes.
¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn^(JA) and cry for help;
    I have put my hope in your word.
¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,^(JB)
    that I may meditate on your promises.
¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice^(JC) in accordance with your love;^(JD)
    preserve my life,^(JE) Lord, according to your laws.
¹⁵⁰ Those who devise wicked schemes^(JF) are near,
    but they are far from your law.
¹⁵¹ Yet you are near,^(JG) Lord,
    and all your commands are true.^(JH)
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes^(JI)
    that you established them to last forever.^(JJ)

¹⁵³ Look on my suffering^(JK) and deliver me,^(JL)
    for I have not forgotten^(JM) your law.
¹⁵⁴ Defend my cause^(JN) and redeem me;^(JO)
    preserve my life^(JP) according to your promise.^(JQ)
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
    for they do not seek out^(JR) your decrees.
¹⁵⁶ Your compassion, Lord, is great;^(JS)
    preserve my life^(JT) according to your laws.^(JU)
157 Many are the foes who persecute me,^(JV)
    but I have not turned^(JW) from your statutes.
¹⁵⁸ I look on the faithless with loathing,^(JX)
    for they do not obey your word.^(JY)
159 See how I love your precepts;
    preserve my life,^(JZ) Lord, in accordance with your love.
¹⁶⁰ All your words are true;
    all your righteous laws are eternal.^(KA)

¹⁶¹ Rulers persecute me^(KB) without cause,
    but my heart trembles^(KC) at your word.
¹⁶² I rejoice^(KD) in your promise
    like one who finds great spoil.^(KE)
163 I hate and detest^(KF) falsehood
    but I love your law.^(KG)
164 Seven times a day I praise you
    for your righteous laws.^(KH)
165 Great peace^(KI) have those who love your law,
    and nothing can make them stumble.^(KJ)
166 I wait for your salvation,^(KK) Lord,
    and I follow your commands.
¹⁶⁷ I obey your statutes,
    for I love them^(KL) greatly.
¹⁶⁸ I obey your precepts^(KM) and your statutes,^(KN)
    for all my ways are known^(KO) to you.

¹⁶⁹ May my cry come^(KP) before you, Lord;
    give me understanding^(KQ) according to your word.^(KR)
170 May my supplication come^(KS) before you;
    deliver me^(KT) according to your promise.^(KU)
171 May my lips overflow with praise,^(KV)
    for you teach me^(KW) your decrees.
¹⁷² May my tongue sing^(KX) of your word,
    for all your commands are righteous.^(KY)
173 May your hand be ready to help^(KZ) me,
    for I have chosen^(LA) your precepts.
¹⁷⁴ I long for your salvation,^(LB) Lord,
    and your law gives me delight.^(LC)
175 Let me live^(LD) that I may praise you,
    and may your laws sustain me.
¹⁷⁶ I have strayed like a lost sheep.^(LE)
    Seek your servant,
    for I have not forgotten^(LF) your commands.