119:4 You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.
119:5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
119:6 Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
119:7 I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.
119:8 I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me.
119:9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.
119:10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
119:12 Praise be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees.
119:13 With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.
119:14 I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.
119:15 I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.
119:16 I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.
119:17 Be good to your servant while I live, that I may obey your word.
119:18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
119:19 I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.
119:20 My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.
119:21 You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed, those who stray from your commands.
119:22 Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes.
119:23 Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.
119:24 Your statutes are my delight; they are my counsellors.
119:25 I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
119:26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
119:27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
119:28 My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
119:29 Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law.
119:30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.
119:31 I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame.
119:32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.
119:33 Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.
119:34 Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
119:35 Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
119:36 Turn my heart towards your statutes and not towards selfish gain.
119:37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
119:38 Fulfil your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.
119:39 Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.
119:40 How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life.
119:41 May your unfailing love come to me, Lord, your salvation, according to your promise;
119:42 then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
119:43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.
119:44 I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.
119:45 I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
119:46 I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,
119:47 for I delight in your commands because I love them.
119:48 I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees.
119:49 Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.
119:50 My comfort in my suffering is this: your promise preserves my life.
119:51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.
119:52 I remember, Lord, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them.
119:53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.
119:54 Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.
119:55 In the night, Lord, I remember your name, that I may keep your law.
119:56 This has been my practice: I obey your precepts.
119:57 You are my portion, Lord; I have promised to obey your words.
119:58 I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
119:59 I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.
119:60 I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.
119:61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.
119:62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.
119:63 I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
119:64 The earth is filled with your love, Lord; teach me your decrees.
119:65 Do good to your servant according to your word, Lord.
119:66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.
119:67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.
119:68 You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.
119:69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.
119:70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.
119:71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
119:72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
119:73 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.
119:74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.
119:75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
119:76 May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.
119:77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.
119:78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.
119:79 May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.
119:80 May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees, that I may not be put to shame.
119:81 My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.
119:82 My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, ‘When will you comfort me?’
119:83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees.
119:84 How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors?
119:85 The arrogant dig pits to trap me, contrary to your law.
119:86 All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.
119:87 They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.
119:88 In your unfailing love preserve my life, that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.
119:89 Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
119:90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.
119:91 Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.
119:92 If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
119:93 I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.
119:94 Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.
119:95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes.
119:96 To all perfection I see a limit, but your commands are boundless.
119:97 Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.
119:98 Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies.
119:99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.
119:100 I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.
119:101 I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word.
119:102 I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me.
119:103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
119:104 I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path.
119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
119:106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.
119:107 I have suffered much; preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.
119:108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.
119:109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.
119:110 The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts.
119:111 Your statutes are my heritage for ever; they are the joy of my heart.
119:112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.
119:113 I hate double-minded people, but I love your law.
119:114 You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.
119:115 Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!
119:116 Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I shall live; do not let my hopes be dashed.
119:117 Uphold me, and I shall be delivered; I shall always have regard for your decrees.
119:118 You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their delusions come to nothing.
119:119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes.
119:120 My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws.
119:121 I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors.
119:122 Ensure your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
119:123 My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise.
119:124 Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees.
119:125 I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.
119:126 It is time for you to act, Lord; your law is being broken.
119:127 Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold,
119:128 and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path.
119:129 Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.
119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
119:131 I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.
119:132 Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
119:133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
119:134 Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts.
119:135 Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees.
119:136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.
119:137 You are righteous, Lord, and your laws are right.
119:138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.
119:139 My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.
119:140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
119:141 Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.
119:142 Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.
119:143 Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.
119:144 Your statutes are always righteous; give me understanding that I may live.
119:145 I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord, and I will obey your decrees.
119:146 I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.
119:147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.
119:148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.
119:149 Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, Lord, according to your laws.
119:150 Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law.
119:151 Yet you are near, Lord, and all your commands are true.
119:152 Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last for ever.
119:153 Look on my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.
119:154 Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.
119:155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees.
119:156 Your compassion, Lord, is great; preserve my life according to your laws.
119:157 Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes.
119:158 I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word.
119:159 See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, Lord, in accordance with your love.
119:160 All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.
119:161 Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.
119:162 I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.
119:163 I hate and detest falsehood but I love your law.
119:164 Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.
119:165 Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
119:166 I wait for your salvation, Lord, and I follow your commands.
119:167 I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.
119:168 I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you.
119:169 May my cry come before you, Lord; give me understanding according to your word.
119:170 May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.
119:171 May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees.
119:172 May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.
119:173 May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
119:174 I long for your salvation, Lord, and your law gives me delight.
119:175 Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me.
119:176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.
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