Home Master Index
←Prev   Psalms 119 as rendered by/in  Next→ 


119:1  Blessed are those who live without blame. They live in keeping with the law of the Lord.
119:2  Blessed are those who obey his covenant laws. They trust in him with all their hearts.
119:3  They don’t do anything wrong. They live as he wants them to live.
119:4  You have given me rules that I must obey completely.
119:5  I hope I will always stand firm in following your orders.
119:6  Then I won’t be put to shame when I think about all your commands.
119:7  I will praise you with an honest heart as I learn about how fair your decisions are.
119:8  I will obey your orders. Please don’t leave me all alone.
119:9  How can a young person keep their life pure? By living according to your word.
119:10  I trust in you with all my heart. Don’t let me wander away from your commands.
119:11  I have hidden your word in my heart so that I won’t sin against you.
119:12  Lord, I give praise to you. Teach me your orders.
119:13  With my lips I talk about all the decisions you have made.
119:14  Following your covenant laws gives me joy just as great riches give joy to others.
119:15  I spend time thinking about your rules. I consider how you want me to live.
119:16  I take delight in your orders. I won’t fail to obey your word.
119:17  Be good to me while I am alive. Do this so that I may obey your word.
119:18  Open my eyes so that I can see the wonderful truths in your law.
119:19  I’m a stranger on earth. Don’t hide your commands from me.
119:20  My heart is filled with longing for your laws at all times.
119:21  You correct proud people. They are under your curse. They wander away from your commands.
119:22  I obey your covenant laws. So don’t let evil people laugh at me or hate me.
119:23  Even if rulers sit together and tell lies about me, I will spend time thinking about your orders.
119:24  Your covenant laws are my delight. They give me wise advice.
119:25  I lie in the dust. I’m about to die. Keep me alive as you have promised.
119:26  I told you how I’ve lived, and you gave me your answer. Teach me your orders.
119:27  Help me understand how your rules direct me to live. Then I may think deeply about the wonderful things you have done.
119:28  My sadness has worn me out. Give me strength as you have promised.
119:29  Keep me from cheating and telling lies. Be kind to me and teach me your law.
119:30  I have chosen to be faithful to you. I put my trust in your laws.
119:31  Lord, I’m careful to obey your covenant laws. Don’t let me be put to shame.
119:32  I am quick to follow your commands, because you have added to my understanding.
119:33  Lord, teach me how your orders direct me to live. Then I will live that way to the very end.
119:34  Help me understand your law so that I may follow it. I will obey it with all my heart.
119:35  Teach me to live as you command, because that makes me very happy.
119:36  Make me want to follow your covenant laws instead of wanting to gain things only for myself.
119:37  Turn my eyes away from things that are worthless. Keep me alive as you have promised.
119:38  Keep your promise to me. Then other people will have respect for you.
119:39  Please don’t let me be put to shame. Your laws are good.
119:40  I really want to follow your rules. Keep me alive, because you do what is right.
119:41  Lord, show me your faithful love. Save me as you have promised.
119:42  Then I can answer anyone who makes fun of me, because I trust in your word.
119:43  Help me always to tell the truth about how faithful you are. I have put my hope in your laws.
119:44  I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.
119:45  I will lead a full and happy life, because I’ve tried to obey your rules.
119:46  I will talk about your covenant laws to kings. I will not be put to shame.
119:47  I take delight in obeying your commands because I love them.
119:48  I reach out for your commands that I love. I do this so that I may think deeply about your orders.
119:49  Remember what you have said to me. You have given me hope.
119:50  Even when I suffer, I am comforted because you promised to keep me alive.
119:51  Proud people make fun of me without mercy. But I don’t turn away from your law.
119:52  Lord, I remember the laws you gave long ago. I find comfort in them.
119:53  I am very angry because evil people have turned away from your law.
119:54  No matter where I live, I sing about your orders.
119:55  Lord, during the night I remember who you are. That’s why I keep your law.
119:56  I have really done my best to obey your rules.
119:57  Lord, you are everything I need. I have promised to obey your words.
119:58  I have looked to you with all my heart. Be kind to me as you have promised.
119:59  I have thought about the way I live. And I have decided to follow your covenant laws.
119:60  I won’t waste any time. I will be quick to obey your commands.
119:61  Evil people may tie me up with ropes. But I won’t forget to obey your law.
119:62  At midnight I get up to give you thanks because your decisions are very fair.
119:63  I’m a friend to everyone who has respect for you. I’m a friend to everyone who follows your rules.
119:64  Lord, the earth is filled with your love. Teach me your orders.
119:65  Lord, be good to me as you have promised.
119:66  Increase my knowledge and give me good sense, because I trust your commands.
119:67  Before I went through suffering, I went down the wrong path. But now I obey your word.
119:68  You are good, and what you do is good. Teach me your orders.
119:69  The lies of proud people have taken away my good name. But I follow your rules with all my heart.
119:70  Their unfeeling hearts are hard and stubborn. But I take delight in your law.
119:71  It was good for me to suffer. That’s what helped me to understand your orders.
119:72  The law you gave is worth more to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
119:73  You made me and formed me with your own hands. Give me understanding so that I can learn your commands.
119:74  May those who have respect for you be filled with joy when they see me. I have put my hope in your word.
119:75  Lord, I know that your laws are right. You were faithful to your promise when you made me suffer.
119:76  May your faithful love comfort me as you have promised me.
119:77  Show me your tender love so that I can live. I take delight in your law.
119:78  May proud people be put to shame for treating me badly for no reason. I will think deeply about your rules.
119:79  May those who have respect for you come to me. Then I can teach them your covenant laws.
119:80  May I follow your orders with all my heart. Then I won’t be put to shame.
119:81  I deeply long for you to save me. I have put my hope in your word.
119:82  My eyes grow tired looking for what you have promised. I say, “When will you comfort me?”
119:83  I’m as useless as a wineskin that smoke has dried up. But I don’t forget to follow your orders.
119:84  How long do I have to wait? When will you punish those who attack me?
119:85  Proud people do what is against your law. They dig pits for me to fall into.
119:86  All your commands can be trusted. Help me, because people attack me without any reason.
119:87  They almost wiped me off the face of the earth. But I have not turned away from your rules.
119:88  Keep me alive, because of your faithful love. Do this so that I may obey the covenant laws you have given.
119:89  Lord, your word lasts forever. It stands firm in the heavens.
119:90  You will be faithful for all time to come. You made the earth, and it continues to exist.
119:91  Your laws continue to this very day, because all things serve you.
119:92  If I had not taken delight in your law, I would have died because of my suffering.
119:93  I will never forget your rules. You have kept me alive, because I obey them.
119:94  Save me, because I belong to you. I’ve tried to obey your rules.
119:95  Sinful people are waiting to destroy me. But I will spend time thinking about your covenant laws.
119:96  I’ve learned that everything has its limits. But your commands are perfect. They are always there when I need them.
119:97  Lord, I really love your law! All day long I spend time thinking about it.
119:98  Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, because your commands are always in my heart.
119:99  I know more than all my teachers do, because I spend time thinking about your covenant laws.
119:100  I understand more than the elders do, because I obey your rules.
119:101  I’ve kept my feet from every path that sinners take so that I might obey your word.
119:102  I haven’t turned away from your laws, because you yourself have taught me.
119:103  Your words are very sweet to my taste! They are sweeter than honey to me.
119:104  I gain understanding from your rules. So I hate every path that sinners take.
119:105  Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way. It is like a light that guides me.
119:106  I have made a promise to follow your laws, because they are right.
119:107  I have suffered very much. Lord, keep me alive as you have promised.
119:108  Lord, accept the praise I freely give you. Teach me your laws.
119:109  I keep putting my life in danger. But I won’t forget to obey your law.
119:110  Evil people have set a trap for me. But I haven’t wandered away from your rules.
119:111  Your covenant laws are your gift to me forever. They fill my heart with joy.
119:112  I have decided to obey your orders to the very end.
119:113  I hate people who can’t make up their minds. But I love your law.
119:114  You are my place of safety. You are like a shield that keeps me safe. I have put my hope in your word.
119:115  Get away from me, you who do evil! Then I can do what my God commands me to do.
119:116  My God, keep me going as you have promised. Then I will live. Don’t let me lose all hope.
119:117  Take good care of me, and I will be saved. I will always honor your orders.
119:118  You turn your back on all those who wander away from your orders. Their wrong thoughts will be proved to be wrong.
119:119  You throw away all the sinners on earth as if they were trash. So I love your covenant laws.
119:120  My body trembles because I have respect for you. I have great respect for your laws.
119:121  I have done what is right and fair. So don’t leave me to those who treat me badly.
119:122  Make sure that everything goes well with me. Don’t let proud people treat me badly.
119:123  My eyes grow tired as I look to you to save me. Please save me as you have promised.
119:124  Be good to me, because you love me. Teach me your orders.
119:125  I serve you, so help me to understand what is right. Then I will understand your covenant laws.
119:126  Lord, it’s time for you to act. People are breaking your law.
119:127  I love your commands more than gold. I love them more than pure gold.
119:128  I consider all your rules to be right. So I hate every path that sinners take.
119:129  Your covenant laws are wonderful. So I obey them.
119:130  When your words are made clear, they bring light. They bring understanding to childish people.
119:131  I open my mouth and pant like a dog, because I long to know your commands.
119:132  Turn to me and have mercy on me. That’s what you’ve always done for those who love you.
119:133  Teach me how to live as you have promised. Don’t let any sin be my master.
119:134  Set me free from people who treat me badly. Then I will obey your rules.
119:135  Have mercy on me. Teach me your orders.
119:136  Streams of tears flow from my eyes, because people don’t obey your law.
119:137  Lord, you do what is fair. And your laws are right.
119:138  The laws you have made are fair. They can be completely trusted.
119:139  My anger is wearing me out, because my enemies don’t pay any attention to your words.
119:140  Your promises have proved to be true. I love them.
119:141  I’m not important. People look down on me. But I don’t forget to obey your rules.
119:142  You always do what is right. And your law is true.
119:143  I’ve had my share of trouble and suffering. But your commands give me delight.
119:144  Your covenant laws are always right. Help me to understand them. Then I will live.
119:145  Lord, I call out to you with all my heart. Answer me, and I will obey your orders.
119:146  I call out to you. Save me, and I will keep your covenant laws.
119:147  I get up before the sun rises. I cry out for help. I’ve put my hope in your word.
119:148  My eyes stay open all night long. I spend my time thinking about your promises.
119:149  Listen to me, because you love me. Lord, keep me alive as you have promised.
119:150  Those who think up evil plans are near. They have wandered far away from your law.
119:151  But Lord, you are near. All your commands are true.
119:152  Long ago I learned from your covenant laws that you made them to last forever.
119:153  Look at how I’m suffering! Save me, because I haven’t forgotten to obey your law.
119:154  Stand up for me and set me free. Keep me alive as you have promised.
119:155  Those who are evil are far from being saved. They don’t want to obey your orders.
119:156  Lord, you have deep concern for me. Keep me alive as you have promised.
119:157  Many enemies attack me. But I haven’t turned away from your covenant laws.
119:158  I get very angry when I see people who aren’t faithful to you. They don’t obey your word.
119:159  See how I love your rules! Lord, keep me alive, because you love me.
119:160  All your words are true. All your laws are right. They last forever.
119:161  Rulers attack me for no reason. But I tremble because of your word.
119:162  I’m filled with joy because of your promise. It’s like finding a great fortune.
119:163  I hate lies with a deep hatred. But I love your law.
119:164  Seven times a day I praise you for your laws, because they are right.
119:165  Those who love your law enjoy great peace. Nothing can make them trip and fall.
119:166  Lord, I wait for you to save me. I follow your commands.
119:167  I obey your covenant laws, because I love them greatly.
119:168  I obey your rules and your covenant laws, because you know all about how I live.
119:169  Lord, may you hear my cry. Give me understanding, just as you said you would.
119:170  May you hear my prayer. Save me, just as you promised.
119:171  May my lips pour out praise to you, because you teach me your orders.
119:172  May my tongue sing about your word, because all your commands are right.
119:173  May your hand be ready to help me, because I have chosen to obey your rules.
119:174  Lord, I long for you to save me. Your law gives me delight.
119:175  Let me live so that I can praise you. May your laws keep me going.
119:176  Like a lost sheep, I’ve gone down the wrong path. Come and look for me, because I haven’t forgotten to obey your commands.