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119:1  Happy are those whose lives are faultless, who live according to the law of the Lord.
119:2  Happy are those who follow his commands, who obey him with all their heart.
119:3  They never do wrong; they walk in the Lord's ways.
119:4  Lord, you have given us your laws and told us to obey them faithfully.
119:5  How I hope that I shall be faithful in keeping your instructions!
119:6  If I pay attention to all your commands, then I will not be put to shame.
119:7  As I learn your righteous judgments, I will praise you with a pure heart.
119:8  I will obey your laws; never abandon me!
119:9  How can young people keep their lives pure? By obeying your commands.
119:10  With all my heart I try to serve you; keep me from disobeying your commandments.
119:11  I keep your law in my heart, so that I will not sin against you.
119:12  I praise you, O Lord; teach me your ways.
119:13  I will repeat aloud all the laws you have given.
119:14  I delight in following your commands more than in having great wealth.
119:15  I study your instructions; I examine your teachings.
119:16  I take pleasure in your laws; your commands I will not forget.
119:17  Be good to me, your servant, so that I may live and obey your teachings.
119:18  Open my eyes, so that I may see the wonderful truths in your law.
119:19  I am here on earth for just a little while; do not hide your commands from me.
119:20  My heart aches with longing; I want to know your judgments at all times.
119:21  You reprimand the proud; cursed are those who disobey your commands.
119:22  Free me from their insults and scorn, because I have kept your laws.
119:23  The rulers meet and plot against me, but I will study your teachings.
119:24  Your instructions give me pleasure; they are my advisers.
119:25  I lie defeated in the dust; revive me, as you have promised.
119:26  I confessed all I have done, and you answered me; teach me your ways.
119:27  Help me to understand your laws, and I will meditate on your wonderful teachings.
119:28  I am overcome by sorrow; strengthen me, as you have promised.
119:29  Keep me from going the wrong way, and in your goodness teach me your law.
119:30  I have chosen to be obedient; I have paid attention to your judgments.
119:31  I have followed your instructions, Lord; don't let me be put to shame.
119:32  I will eagerly obey your commands, because you will give me more understanding.
119:33  Teach me, Lord, the meaning of your laws, and I will obey them at all times.
119:34  Explain your law to me, and I will obey it; I will keep it with all my heart.
119:35  Keep me obedient to your commandments, because in them I find happiness.
119:36  Give me the desire to obey your laws rather than to get rich.
119:37  Keep me from paying attention to what is worthless; be good to me, as you have promised.
119:38  Keep your promise to me, your servant— the promise you make to those who obey you.
119:39  Save me from the insults I fear; how wonderful are your judgments!
119:40  I want to obey your commands; give me new life, for you are righteous.
119:41  Show me how much you love me, Lord, and save me according to your promise.
119:42  Then I can answer those who insult me because I trust in your word.
119:43  Enable me to speak the truth at all times, because my hope is in your judgments.
119:44  I will always obey your law, forever and ever.
119:45  I will live in perfect freedom, because I try to obey your teachings.
119:46  I will announce your commands to kings and I will not be ashamed.
119:47  I find pleasure in obeying your commands, because I love them.
119:48  I respect and love your commandments; I will meditate on your instructions.
119:49  Remember your promise to me, your servant; it has given me hope.
119:50  Even in my suffering I was comforted because your promise gave me life.
119:51  The proud are always scornful of me, but I have not departed from your law.
119:52  I remember your judgments of long ago, and they bring me comfort, O Lord.
119:53  When I see the wicked breaking your law, I am filled with anger.
119:54  During my brief earthly life I compose songs about your commands.
119:55  In the night I remember you, Lord, and I think about your law.
119:56  I find my happiness in obeying your commands.
119:57  You are all I want, O Lord; I promise to obey your laws.
119:58  I ask you with all my heart to have mercy on me, as you have promised!
119:59  I have considered my conduct, and I promise to follow your instructions.
119:60  Without delay I hurry to obey your commands.
119:61  The wicked have laid a trap for me, but I do not forget your law.
119:62  In the middle of the night I wake up to praise you for your righteous judgments.
119:63  I am a friend of all who serve you, of all who obey your laws.
119:64  Lord, the earth is full of your constant love; teach me your commandments.
119:65  You have kept your promise, Lord, and you are good to me, your servant.
119:66  Give me wisdom and knowledge, because I trust in your commands.
119:67  Before you punished me, I used to go wrong, but now I obey your word.
119:68  How good you are—how kind! Teach me your commands.
119:69  The proud have told lies about me, but with all my heart I obey your instructions.
119:70  They have no understanding, but I find pleasure in your law.
119:71  My punishment was good for me, because it made me learn your commands.
119:72  The law that you gave means more to me than all the money in the world.
119:73  You created me, and you keep me safe; give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws.
119:74  Those who honor you will be glad when they see me, because I trust in your promise.
119:75  I know that your judgments are righteous, Lord, and that you punished me because you are faithful.
119:76  Let your constant love comfort me, as you have promised me, your servant.
119:77  Have mercy on me, and I will live because I take pleasure in your law.
119:78  May the proud be ashamed for falsely accusing me; as for me, I will meditate on your instructions.
119:79  May those who honor you come to me— all those who know your commands.
119:80  May I perfectly obey your commandments and be spared the shame of defeat.
119:81  I am worn out, Lord, waiting for you to save me; I place my trust in your word.
119:82  My eyes are tired from watching for what you promised, while I ask, “When will you help me?”
119:83  I am as useless as a discarded wineskin; yet I have not forgotten your commands.
119:84  How much longer must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me?
119:85  The proud, who do not obey your law, have dug pits to trap me.
119:86  Your commandments are all trustworthy; people persecute me with lies—help me!
119:87  They have almost succeeded in killing me, but I have not neglected your commands.
119:88  Because of your constant love be good to me, so that I may obey your laws.
119:89  Your word, O Lord, will last forever; it is eternal in heaven.
119:90  Your faithfulness endures through all the ages; you have set the earth in place, and it remains.
119:91  All things remain to this day because of your command, because they are all your servants.
119:92  If your law had not been the source of my joy, I would have died from my sufferings.
119:93  I will never neglect your instructions, because by them you have kept me alive.
119:94  I am yours—save me! I have tried to obey your commands.
119:95  The wicked are waiting to kill me, but I will meditate on your laws.
119:96  I have learned that everything has limits; but your commandment is perfect.
119:97  How I love your law! I think about it all day long.
119:98  Your commandment is with me all the time and makes me wiser than my enemies.
119:99  I understand more than all my teachers, because I meditate on your instructions.
119:100  I have greater wisdom than those who are old, because I obey your commands.
119:101  I have avoided all evil conduct, because I want to obey your word.
119:102  I have not neglected your instructions, because you yourself are my teacher.
119:103  How sweet is the taste of your instructions— sweeter even than honey!
119:104  I gain wisdom from your laws, and so I hate all bad conduct.
119:105  Your word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path.
119:106  I will keep my solemn promise to obey your just instructions.
119:107  My sufferings, Lord, are terrible indeed; keep me alive, as you have promised.
119:108  Accept my prayer of thanks, O Lord, and teach me your commands.
119:109  I am always ready to risk my life; I have not forgotten your law.
119:110  The wicked lay a trap for me, but I have not disobeyed your commands.
119:111  Your commandments are my eternal possession; they are the joy of my heart.
119:112  I have decided to obey your laws until the day I die.
119:113  I hate those who are not completely loyal to you, but I love your law.
119:114  You are my defender and protector; I put my hope in your promise.
119:115  Go away from me, you sinful people. I will obey the commands of my God.
119:116  Give me strength, as you promised, and I shall live; don't let me be disappointed in my hope!
119:117  Hold me, and I will be safe, and I will always pay attention to your commands.
119:118  You reject everyone who disobeys your laws; their deceitful schemes are useless.
119:119  You treat all the wicked like rubbish, and so I love your instructions.
119:120  Because of you I am afraid; I am filled with fear because of your judgments.
119:121  I have done what is right and good; don't abandon me to my enemies!
119:122  Promise that you will help your servant; don't let the arrogant oppress me!
119:123  My eyes are tired from watching for your saving help, for the deliverance you promised.
119:124  Treat me according to your constant love, and teach me your commands.
119:125  I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your teachings.
119:126  Lord, it is time for you to act, because people are disobeying your law.
119:127  I love your commands more than gold, more than the finest gold.
119:128  And so I follow all your instructions; I hate all wrong ways.
119:129  Your teachings are wonderful; I obey them with all my heart.
119:130  The explanation of your teachings gives light and brings wisdom to the ignorant.
119:131  In my desire for your commands I pant with open mouth.
119:132  Turn to me and have mercy on me as you do on all those who love you.
119:133  As you have promised, keep me from falling; don't let me be overcome by evil.
119:134  Save me from those who oppress me, so that I may obey your commands.
119:135  Bless me with your presence and teach me your laws.
119:136  My tears pour down like a river, because people do not obey your law.
119:137  You are righteous, Lord, and your laws are just.
119:138  The rules that you have given are completely fair and right.
119:139  My anger burns in me like a fire, because my enemies disregard your commands.
119:140  How certain your promise is! How I love it!
119:141  I am unimportant and despised, but I do not neglect your teachings.
119:142  Your righteousness will last forever, and your law is always true.
119:143  I am filled with trouble and anxiety, but your commandments bring me joy.
119:144  Your instructions are always just; give me understanding, and I shall live.
119:145  With all my heart I call to you; answer me, Lord, and I will obey your commands!
119:146  I call to you; save me, and I will keep your laws.
119:147  Before sunrise I call to you for help; I place my hope in your promise.
119:148  All night long I lie awake, to meditate on your instructions.
119:149  Because your love is constant, hear me, O Lord; show your mercy, and preserve my life!
119:150  My cruel persecutors are coming closer, people who never keep your law.
119:151  But you are near to me, Lord, and all your commands are permanent.
119:152  Long ago I learned about your instructions; you made them to last forever.
119:153  Look at my suffering, and save me, because I have not neglected your law.
119:154  Defend my cause, and set me free; save me, as you have promised.
119:155  The wicked will not be saved, for they do not obey your laws.
119:156  But your compassion, Lord, is great; show your mercy and save me!
119:157  I have many enemies and oppressors, but I do not fail to obey your laws.
119:158  When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust, because they do not keep your commands.
119:159  See how I love your instructions, Lord. Your love never changes, so save me!
119:160  The heart of your law is truth, and all your righteous judgments are eternal.
119:161  Powerful people attack me unjustly, but I respect your law.
119:162  How happy I am because of your promises— as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.
119:163  I hate and detest all lies, but I love your law.
119:164  Seven times each day I thank you for your righteous judgments.
119:165  Those who love your law have perfect security, and there is nothing that can make them fall.
119:166  I wait for you to save me, Lord, and I do what you command.
119:167  I obey your teachings; I love them with all my heart.
119:168  I obey your commands and your instructions; you see everything I do.
119:169  Let my cry for help reach you, Lord! Give me understanding, as you have promised.
119:170  Listen to my prayer, and save me according to your promise!
119:171  I will always praise you, because you teach me your laws.
119:172  I will sing about your law, because your commands are just.
119:173  Always be ready to help me, because I follow your commands.
119:174  How I long for your saving help, O Lord! I find happiness in your law.
119:175  Give me life, so that I may praise you; may your instructions help me.
119:176  I wander about like a lost sheep; so come and look for me, your servant, because I have not neglected your laws.