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119:1  Our Lord, you bless everyone who lives right and obeys your Law.
119:2  You bless all those who follow your commands from deep in their hearts
119:3  and who never do wrong or turn from you.
119:4  You have ordered us always to obey your teachings;
119:5  I don't ever want to stray from your laws.
119:6  Thinking about your commands will keep me from doing some foolish thing.
119:7  I will do right and praise you by learning to respect your perfect laws.
119:8  I will obey all of them! Don't turn your back on me.
119:9  Young people can live a clean life by obeying your word.
119:10  I worship you with all my heart. Don't let me walk away from your commands.
119:11  I treasure your word above all else; it keeps me from sinning against you.
119:12  I praise you, Lord! Teach me your laws.
119:13  With my own mouth, I tell others the laws that you have spoken.
119:14  Obeying your instructions brings as much happiness as being rich.
119:15  I will study your teachings and follow your footsteps.
119:16  I will take pleasure in your laws and remember your words.
119:17  Treat me with kindness, Lord, so that I may live and do what you say.
119:18  Open my mind and let me discover the wonders of your Law.
119:19  I live here as a stranger. Don't keep me from knowing your commands.
119:20  What I want most and at all times is to honor your laws.
119:21  You punish those boastful, worthless nobodies who turn from your commands.
119:22  Don't let them sneer and insult me for following you.
119:23  I keep thinking about your teachings, Lord, even if rulers plot against me.
119:24  Your laws are my greatest joy! I follow their advice.
119:25  I am at the point of death. Let your teachings breathe new life into me.
119:26  When I told you my troubles, you answered my prayers. Now teach me your laws.
119:27  Help me to understand your teachings, and I will think about your marvelous deeds.
119:28  I am overcome with sorrow. Encourage me, as you have promised to do.
119:29  Keep me from being deceitful, and be kind enough to teach me your Law.
119:30  I am determined to be faithful and to respect your laws.
119:31  I follow your rules, Lord. Don't let me be ashamed.
119:32  I am eager to learn all that you want me to do; help me to understand more.
119:33  Point out your rules, Lord, and I won't disobey even one of them.
119:34  Help me to understand your Law; I promise to obey it with all my heart.
119:35  Direct me by your commands! I love to do what you say.
119:36  Make me want to obey you, rather than to be rich.
119:37  Take away my foolish desires, and let me find life by walking with you.
119:38  I am your servant! Do for me what you promised to those who worship you.
119:39  Your wonderful teachings protect me from the insults that I hate so much.
119:40  I long for your teachings. Be true to yourself and let me live.
119:41  Show me your love and save me, Lord, as you have promised.
119:42  Then I will have an answer for everyone who insults me for trusting your word.
119:43  I rely on your laws! Don't take away my chance to speak your truth.
119:44  I will keep obeying your Law forever and ever.
119:45  I have gained perfect freedom by following your teachings,
119:46  and I trust them so much that I tell them to kings.
119:47  I love your commands! They bring me happiness.
119:48  I love and respect them and will keep them in mind.
119:49  Don't forget your promise to me, your servant. I depend on it.
119:50  When I am hurting, I find comfort in your promise that leads to life.
119:51  Conceited people sneer at me, but I obey your Law.
119:52  I find true comfort, Lord, because your laws have stood the test of time.
119:53  I get furious when evil people turn against your Law.
119:54  No matter where I am, your teachings fill me with songs.
119:55  Even in the night I think about you, Lord, and I obey your Law.
119:56  You have blessed me because I have always followed your teachings.
119:57  You, Lord, are my choice, and I will obey you.
119:58  With all my heart I beg you to be kind to me, just as you have promised.
119:59  I pay careful attention as you lead me, and I follow closely.
119:60  As soon as you command, I do what you say.
119:61  Evil people may set a trap, but I obey your Law.
119:62  Your laws are so fair that I wake up and praise you in the middle of the night.
119:63  I choose as my friends everyone who worships you and follows your teachings.
119:64  Our Lord, your love is seen all over the world. Teach me your laws.
119:65  I am your servant, Lord, and you have kept your promise to treat me with kindness.
119:66  Give me wisdom and good sense. I trust your commands.
119:67  Once you corrected me for not obeying you, but now I do obey.
119:68  You are kindhearted, and you do good things, so teach me your laws.
119:69  My reputation is being ruined by conceited liars, but with all my heart I follow your teachings.
119:70  Those liars have no sense, but I find happiness in your Law.
119:71  When you corrected me, it did me good because it taught me to study your laws.
119:72  I would rather obey you than to have a thousand pieces of silver and gold.
119:73  You created me and put me together. Make me wise enough to learn what you have commanded.
119:74  Your worshipers will see me, and they will be glad that I trust your word.
119:75  Your decisions are correct, and you were right to punish me.
119:76  I serve you, Lord. Comfort me with your love, just as you have promised.
119:77  I love to obey your Law! Have mercy and let me live.
119:78  Put down those proud people who hurt me with their lies, because I have chosen to study your teachings.
119:79  Let your worshipers come to me, so they will learn to obey your rules.
119:80  Let me truly respect your laws, so I won't be ashamed.
119:81  I long for you to rescue me! Your word is my only hope.
119:82  I am worn out from waiting for you to keep your word. When will you have mercy?
119:83  My life is wasting away like a dried-up wineskin, but I have not forgotten your teachings.
119:84  I am your servant! How long must I suffer? When will you punish those troublemakers?
119:85  Those proud people reject your teachings, and they dig pits for me to fall in.
119:86  Your laws can be trusted! Protect me from cruel liars.
119:87  They have almost killed me, but I have been faithful to your teachings.
119:88  Show that you love me and let me live, so that I may obey your commands.
119:89  Our Lord, you are eternal! Your word will last as long as the heavens.
119:90  You remain faithful in every generation, and the earth you created will keep standing firm.
119:91  All things are your servants, and the laws you made are still in effect today.
119:92  If I had not found happiness in obeying your Law, I would have died in misery.
119:93  I won't ever forget your teachings, because you give me new life when I follow them.
119:94  I belong to you, and I have respected your laws, so keep me safe.
119:95  Brutal enemies are waiting to ambush and destroy me, but I obey your rules.
119:96  Nothing is completely perfect, except your teachings.
119:97  I deeply love your Law! I think about it all day.
119:98  Your laws never leave my mind, and they make me much wiser than my enemies.
119:99  Thinking about your teachings gives me better understanding than my teachers,
119:100  and obeying your laws makes me wiser than those who have lived a long time.
119:101  I obey your word instead of following a way that leads to trouble.
119:102  You have been my teacher, and I won't reject your instructions.
119:103  Your teachings are sweeter than honey.
119:104  They give me understanding and make me hate all lies.
119:105  Your word is a lamp that gives light wherever I walk.
119:106  Your laws are fair, and I have given my word to respect them all.
119:107  I am in terrible pain! Save me, Lord, as you have promised.
119:108  Accept my offerings of praise and teach me your laws.
119:109  I never forget your teachings, although my life is always in danger.
119:110  Some merciless people are trying to trap me, but I never turn my back on your teachings.
119:111  They will always be my most prized possession and my source of joy.
119:112  I have made up my mind to obey your laws forever, no matter what.
119:113  I hate anyone whose loyalty is divided, but I love your Law.
119:114  You are my place of safety and my shield. Your word is my only hope.
119:115  All you worthless people, get away from me! I am determined to obey the commands of my God.
119:116  Be true to your word, Lord. Keep me alive and strong; don't let me be ashamed because of my hope.
119:117  Keep me safe and secure, so that I will always respect your laws.
119:118  You reject all deceitful liars because they refuse your teachings.
119:119  As far as you are concerned, evil people are garbage, and so I follow your rules.
119:120  I tremble all over when I think of you and the way you judge.
119:121  I did what was fair and right! Don't hand me over to those who want to mistreat me.
119:122  Take good care of me, your servant, and don't let me be harmed by those conceited people.
119:123  My eyes are weary from waiting to see you keep your promise to come and save me.
119:124  Show your love for me, your servant, and teach me your laws.
119:125  I serve you, so let me understand your teachings.
119:126  Do something, Lord! They have broken your Law.
119:127  Your laws mean more to me than the finest gold.
119:128  I follow all your commands, but I hate anyone who leads me astray.
119:129  Your teachings are wonderful, and I respect them all.
119:130  Understanding your word brings light to the minds of ordinary people.
119:131  I honestly want to know everything you teach.
119:132  Think about me and be kind, just as you are to everyone who loves your name.
119:133  Keep your promise and don't let me stumble or let sin control my life.
119:134  Protect me from abuse, so I can obey your laws.
119:135  Smile on me, your servant, and teach me your laws.
119:136  When anyone disobeys you, my eyes overflow with tears.
119:137  Our Lord, you always do right, and your decisions are fair.
119:138  All your teachings are true and trustworthy.
119:139  It upsets me greatly when my enemies neglect your teachings.
119:140  Your word to me, your servant, is like pure gold; I treasure what you say.
119:141  Everyone calls me a nobody, but I remember your laws.
119:142  You will always do right, and your teachings are true.
119:143  I am in deep distress, but I love your teachings.
119:144  Your rules are always fair. Help me to understand them and live.
119:145  I pray to you, Lord! Please answer me. I promise to obey your laws.
119:146  I beg you to save me, so I can follow your rules.
119:147  Even before sunrise, I pray for your help, and I put my hope in what you have said.
119:148  I lie awake at night, thinking of your promises.
119:149  Show that you love me, Lord, and answer my prayer. Please do the right thing and save my life.
119:150  People who disobey your Law have made evil plans and want to hurt me,
119:151  but you are with me, and all your commands can be trusted.
119:152  From studying your laws, I found out long ago you made them to last forever.
119:153  I have not forgotten your Law! Look at the trouble I am in, and rescue me.
119:154  Be my defender and protector! Remember your promise and save my life.
119:155  Evil people won't obey you, and so they have no hope of being saved.
119:156  You are merciful, Lord! Please do the right thing and save my life.
119:157  I have a lot of brutal enemies, but still I never turn from your laws.
119:158  Those unfaithful people who refuse to obey you are disgusting to me.
119:159  Remember how I love your laws, and show your love for me by keeping me safe.
119:160  All you say can be trusted; your teachings are true and will last forever.
119:161  Rulers are cruel to me for no reason. But with all my heart I respect your words,
119:162  because they bring happiness like treasures taken in war.
119:163  I can't stand liars, but I love your Law.
119:164  I praise you seven times a day because your laws are fair.
119:165  You give peace of mind to all who love your Law. Nothing can make them fall.
119:166  You are my only hope for being saved, Lord, and I do all you command.
119:167  I love and obey your laws with all my heart.
119:168  You know everything I do. You know I respect every law you have given.
119:169  Please, Lord, hear my prayer and give me the understanding that comes from your word.
119:170  Listen to my concerns and keep me safe, just as you have promised.
119:171  If you will teach me your laws, I will praise you
119:172  and sing about your promise, because all your teachings are what they ought to be.
119:173  Be ready to protect me because I have chosen to obey your laws.
119:174  I am waiting for you to save me, Lord. Your Law makes me happy.
119:175  Keep me alive, so I can praise you, and let me find help in your teachings.
119:176  I am your servant, but I have wandered away like a lost sheep. Please come after me, because I have not forgotten your teachings.