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119:1  Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD.
119:2  Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.
119:3  They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.
119:4  You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.
119:5  Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!
119:6  Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.
119:7  As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!
119:8  I will obey your decrees. Please don't give up on me!
119:9  How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.
119:10  I have tried hard to find you--don't let me wander from your commands.
119:11  I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
119:12  I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees.
119:13  I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us.
119:14  I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.
119:15  I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.
119:16  I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word.
119:17  Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word.
119:18  Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.
119:19  I am only a foreigner in the land. Don't hide your commands from me!
119:20  I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations.
119:21  You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed.
119:22  Don't let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws.
119:23  Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees.
119:24  Your laws please me; they give me wise advice.
119:25  I lie in the dust; revive me by your word.
119:26  I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees.
119:27  Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.
119:28  I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word.
119:29  Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.
119:30  I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations.
119:31  I cling to your laws. LORD, don't let me be put to shame!
119:32  I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding.
119:33  Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them to the end.
119:34  Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.
119:35  Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.
119:36  Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!
119:37  Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.
119:38  Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you.
119:39  Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good.
119:40  I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness.
119:41  LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me.
119:42  Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.
119:43  Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope.
119:44  I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever.
119:45  I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.
119:46  I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed.
119:47  How I delight in your commands! How I love them!
119:48  I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees.
119:49  Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope.
119:50  Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.
119:51  The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions.
119:52  I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me.
119:53  I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions.
119:54  Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived.
119:55  I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions.
119:56  This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments.
119:57  LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words!
119:58  With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised.
119:59  I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.
119:60  I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands.
119:61  Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.
119:62  I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations.
119:63  I am a friend to anyone who fears you--anyone who obeys your commandments.
119:64  O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees.
119:65  You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised.
119:66  I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge.
119:67  I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.
119:68  You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees.
119:69  Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.
119:70  Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions.
119:71  My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.
119:72  Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.
119:73  You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.
119:74  May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word.
119:75  I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it.
119:76  Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.
119:77  Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight.
119:78  Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.
119:79  Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws.
119:80  May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed.
119:81  I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word.
119:82  My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me?
119:83  I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.
119:84  How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me?
119:85  These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me.
119:86  All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.
119:87  They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments.
119:88  In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws.
119:89  Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven.
119:90  Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created.
119:91  Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans.
119:92  If your instructions hadn't sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery.
119:93  I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life.
119:94  I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.
119:95  Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.
119:96  Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit.
119:97  Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long.
119:98  Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.
119:99  Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws.
119:100  I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments.
119:101  I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word.
119:102  I haven't turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well.
119:103  How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.
119:104  Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life.
119:105  Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
119:106  I've promised it once, and I'll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations.
119:107  I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised.
119:108  LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations.
119:109  My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions.
119:110  The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments.
119:111  Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart's delight.
119:112  I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.
119:113  I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions.
119:114  You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.
119:115  Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God.
119:116  LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed.
119:117  Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees.
119:118  But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves.
119:119  You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws!
119:120  I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations.
119:121  Don't leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right.
119:122  Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don't let the arrogant oppress me!
119:123  My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.
119:124  I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees.
119:125  Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.
119:126  LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions.
119:127  Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.
119:128  Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way.
119:129  Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them!
119:130  The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.
119:131  I pant with expectation, longing for your commands.
119:132  Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name.
119:133  Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil.
119:134  Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments.
119:135  Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees.
119:136  Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.
119:137  O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair.
119:138  Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy.
119:139  I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words.
119:140  Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.
119:141  I am insignificant and despised, but I don't forget your commandments.
119:142  Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true.
119:143  As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.
119:144  Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live.
119:145  I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees.
119:146  I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws.
119:147  I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.
119:148  I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.
119:149  In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations.
119:150  Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions.
119:151  But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true.
119:152  I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever.
119:153  Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions.
119:154  Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised.
119:155  The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees.
119:156  LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations.
119:157  Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws.
119:158  Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word.
119:159  See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love.
119:160  The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever.
119:161  Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word.
119:162  I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.
119:163  I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions.
119:164  I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.
119:165  Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.
119:166  I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands.
119:167  I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much.
119:168  Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do.
119:169  O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised.
119:170  Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised.
119:171  Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees.
119:172  Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right.
119:173  Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments.
119:174  O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight.
119:175  Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me.
119:176  I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.