Psalm 119:105-176

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¹⁰⁵ Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path.^(A)
106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
    to observe your righteous ordinances.^(B)
107 I am severely afflicted;
    give me life, O Lord, according to your word.^(C)
108 Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord,
    and teach me your ordinances.^(D)
109 I hold my life in my hand continually,
    but I do not forget your law.^(E)
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me,
    but I do not stray from your precepts.^(F)
111 Your decrees are my heritage forever;
    they are the joy of my heart.^(G)
112 I incline my heart to perform your statutes
    forever, to the end.^(H)

¹¹³ I hate the double-minded,
    but I love your law.^(I)
114 You are my hiding place and my shield;
    I hope in your word.^(J)
115 Go away from me, you evildoers,
    that I may keep the commandments of my God.^(K)
116 Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,
    and let me not be put to shame in my hope.^(L)
117 Hold me up, that I may be safe
    and have regard for your statutes continually.
¹¹⁸ You spurn all who go astray from your statutes,
    for their cunning is in vain.^(M)
119 All the wicked of the earth I count^[a] as dross;
    therefore I love your decrees.^(N)
120 My flesh trembles for fear of you,
    and I am afraid of your judgments.^(O)

¹²¹ I have done what is just and right;
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
¹²² Guarantee your servant’s well-being;
    do not let the godless oppress me.^(P)
123 My eyes fail from watching for your salvation
    and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.^(Q)
124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,
    and teach me your statutes.^(R)
125 I am your servant; give me understanding,
    so that I may know your decrees.^(S)
126 It is time for the Lord to act,
    for your law has been broken.
¹²⁷ Truly I love your commandments
    more than gold, more than fine gold.^(T)
128 Truly I direct my steps by all your precepts;^[b]
    I hate every false way.^(U)

¹²⁹ Your decrees are wonderful;
    therefore my soul keeps them.^(V)
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;
    it imparts understanding to the simple.^(W)
131 With open mouth I pant,
    because I long for your commandments.^(X)
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,
    as is your custom toward those who love your name.^(Y)
133 Keep my steps steady according to your promise,
    and never let iniquity have dominion over me.^(Z)
134 Redeem me from human oppression,
    that I may keep your precepts.^(AA)
135 Make your face shine upon your servant,
    and teach me your statutes.^(AB)
136 My eyes shed streams of tears
    because your law is not kept.^(AC)

¹³⁷ You are righteous, O Lord,
    and your judgments are right.^(AD)
138 You have appointed your decrees in righteousness
    and in all faithfulness.^(AE)
139 My zeal consumes me
    because my foes forget your words.^(AF)
140 Your promise is well tried,
    and your servant loves it.^(AG)
141 I am small and despised,
    yet I do not forget your precepts.
¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
    and your law is the truth.^(AH)
143 Trouble and anguish have come upon me,
    but your commandments are my delight.^(AI)
144 Your decrees are righteous forever;
    give me understanding that I may live.^(AJ)

¹⁴⁵ With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord.
    I will keep your statutes.^(AK)
146 I cry to you; save me,
    that I may observe your decrees.
¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help;
    I put my hope in your words.^(AL)
148 My eyes are awake before each watch of the night,
    that I may meditate on your promise.
¹⁴⁹ In your steadfast love hear my voice;
    O Lord, in your justice preserve my life.^(AM)
150 Those who persecute me with evil purpose draw near;
    they are far from your law.
¹⁵¹ Yet you are near, O Lord,
    and all your commandments are true.^(AN)
152 Long ago I learned from your decrees
    that you have established them forever.^(AO)

¹⁵³ Look on my misery and rescue me,
    for I do not forget your law.^(AP)
154 Plead my cause and redeem me;
    give me life according to your promise.^(AQ)
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
    for they do not seek your statutes.^(AR)
156 Great is your mercy, O Lord;
    be gracious to me^[c] according to your justice.^(AS)
157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,
    yet I do not swerve from your decrees.^(AT)
158 I look at the faithless with disgust
    because they do not keep your commands.^(AU)
159 Consider how I love your precepts;
    be gracious to me^[d] according to your steadfast love.^(AV)
160 The sum of your word is truth,
    and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.^(AW)

¹⁶¹ Princes persecute me without cause,
    but my heart stands in awe of your words.^(AX)
162 I rejoice at your word
    like one who finds great spoil.^(AY)
163 I hate and abhor falsehood,
    but I love your law.
¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day I praise you
    for your righteous ordinances.^(AZ)
165 Great peace have those who love your law;
    nothing can make them stumble.^(BA)
166 I hope for your salvation, O Lord,
    and I fulfill your commandments.^(BB)
167 My soul keeps your decrees;
    I love them exceedingly.
¹⁶⁸ I keep your precepts and decrees,
    for all my ways are before you.^(BC)

¹⁶⁹ Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
    give me understanding according to your word.^(BD)
170 Let my supplication come before you;
    deliver me according to your promise.^(BE)
171 My lips will pour forth praise,
    because you teach me your statutes.^(BF)
172 My tongue will sing of your promise,
    for all your commandments are right.
¹⁷³ Let your hand be ready to help me,
    for I have chosen your precepts.^(BG)
174 I long for your salvation, O Lord,
    and your law is my delight.
¹⁷⁵ Let me live that I may praise you,
    and let your ordinances help me.^(BH)
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek out your servant,
    for I do not forget your commandments.^(BI)