Psalm 119:1-48
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Psalm 119
The Glories of God’s Law
1 Happy are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the Lord.(A)
2 Happy are those who keep his decrees,
who seek him with their whole heart,
3 who also do no wrong
but walk in his ways.(B)
4 You have commanded your precepts
to be kept diligently.
5 O that my ways may be steadfast
in keeping your statutes!
6 Then I shall not be put to shame,
having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.(C)
7 I will praise you with an upright heart,
when I learn your righteous ordinances.(D)
8 I will observe your statutes;
do not utterly forsake me.
9 How can young people keep their way pure?
By guarding it according to your word.(E)
10 With my whole heart I seek you;
do not let me stray from your commandments.(F)
11 I treasure your word in my heart,
so that I may not sin against you.(G)
12 Blessed are you, O Lord;
teach me your statutes.(H)
13 With my lips I declare
all the ordinances of your mouth.(I)
14 I delight in the way of your decrees
as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on your precepts
and fix my eyes on your ways.(J)
16 I will delight in your statutes;
I will not forget your word.(K)
17 Deal bountifully with your servant,
so that I may live and observe your word.(L)
18 Open my eyes, so that I may behold
wondrous things out of your law.
19 I live as an alien in the land;
do not hide your commandments from me.(M)
20 My soul is consumed with longing
for your ordinances at all times.(N)
21 You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,
who wander from your commandments;(O)
22 take away from me their scorn and contempt,
for I have kept your decrees.(P)
23 Even though princes sit plotting against me,
your servant will meditate on your statutes.(Q)
24 Your decrees are my delight;
they are my counselors.(R)
25 My soul clings to the dust;
revive me according to your word.(S)
26 When I told of my ways, you answered me;
teach me your statutes.(T)
27 Make me understand the way of your precepts,
and I will meditate on your wondrous works.(U)
28 My soul melts away for sorrow;
strengthen me according to your word.(V)
29 Put false ways far from me,
and graciously teach me your law.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
I set your ordinances before me.
31 I cling to your decrees, O Lord;
let me not be put to shame.(W)
32 I run the way of your commandments,
for you enlarge my understanding.(X)
33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes,
and I will observe it to the end.(Y)
34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
and observe it with my whole heart.(Z)
35 Lead me in the path of your commandments,
for I delight in it.
36 Turn my heart to your decrees
and not to selfish gain.(AA)
37 Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;
be gracious to me[a] according to your word.(AB)
38 Confirm to your servant your promise,
which is for those who fear you.(AC)
39 Turn away the disgrace that I dread,
for your ordinances are good.
40 See, I have longed for your precepts;
in your righteousness be gracious to me.[b](AD)
41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord,
your salvation according to your promise.(AE)
42 Then I shall have an answer for those who taunt me,
for I trust in your word.(AF)
43 Do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
for my hope is in your ordinances.
44 I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever.
45 I shall walk at liberty,
for I have sought your precepts.
46 I will also speak of your decrees before kings
and shall not be put to shame;(AG)
47 I find my delight in your commandments
because I love them.
48 I revere your commandments, which I love,
and I will meditate on your statutes.(AH)
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