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119:1 How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of the LORD. 119:2 How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, Who seek Him with all [their] heart. 119:3 They also do no unrighteousness; They walk in His ways. 119:4 Thou hast ordained Thy precepts, That we should keep [them] diligently. 119:5 Oh that my ways may be established To keep Thy statutes! 119:6 Then I shall not be ashamed When I look upon all Thy commandments. 119:7 I shall give thanks to Thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn Thy righteous judgments. 119:8 I shall keep Thy statutes; Do not forsake me utterly! 119:9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping [it] according to Thy word. 119:10 With all my heart I have sought Thee; Do not let me wander from Thy commandments. 119:11 Thy word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against Thee. 119:12 Blessed art Thou, O LORD; Teach me Thy statutes. 119:13 With my lips I have told of All the ordinances of Thy mouth. 119:14 I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, As much as in all riches. 119:15 I will meditate on Thy precepts, And regard Thy ways. 119:16 I shall delight in Thy statutes; I shall not forget Thy word. 119:17 Deal bountifully with Thy servant, That I may live and keep Thy word. 119:18 Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Thy law. 119:19 I am a stranger in the earth; Do not hide Thy commandments from me. 119:20 My soul is crushed with longing After Thine ordinances at all times. 119:21 Thou dost rebuke the arrogant, the cursed, Who wander from Thy commandments. 119:22 Take away reproach and contempt from me, For I observe Thy testimonies. 119:23 Even though princes sit and talk against me, Thy servant meditates on Thy statutes. 119:24 Thy testimonies also are my delight; [They are] my counselors. 119:25 My soul cleaves to the dust; Revive me according to Thy word. 119:26 I have told of my ways, and Thou hast answered me; Teach me Thy statutes. 119:27 Make me understand the way of Thy precepts, So I will meditate on Thy wonders. 119:28 My soul weeps because of grief; Strengthen me according to Thy word. 119:29 Remove the false way from me, And graciously grant me Thy law. 119:30 I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Thine ordinances [before me]. 119:31 I cleave to Thy testimonies; O LORD, do not put me to shame! 119:32 I shall run the way of Thy commandments, For Thou wilt enlarge my heart. 119:33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of Thy statutes, And I shall observe it to the end. 119:34 Give me understanding, that I may observe Thy law, And keep it with all [my] heart. 119:35 Make me walk in the path of Thy commandments, For I delight in it. 119:36 Incline my heart to Thy testimonies, And not to [dishonest] gain. 119:37 Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity, And revive me in Thy ways. 119:38 Establish Thy word to Thy servant, As that which produces reverence for Thee. 119:39 Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Thine ordinances are good. 119:40 Behold, I long for Thy precepts; Revive me through Thy righteousness. 119:41 May Thy lovingkindnesses also come to me, O LORD, Thy salvation according to Thy word; 119:42 So I shall have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Thy word. 119:43 And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I wait for Thine ordinances. 119:44 So I will keep Thy law continually, Forever and ever. 119:45 And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Thy precepts. 119:46 I will also speak of Thy testimonies before kings, And shall not be ashamed. 119:47 And I shall delight in Thy commandments, Which I love. 119:48 And I shall lift up my hands to Thy commandments, Which I love; And I will meditate on Thy statutes. 119:49 Remember the word to Thy servant, In which Thou hast made me hope. 119:50 This is my comfort in my affliction, That Thy word has revived me. 119:51 The arrogant utterly deride me, [Yet] I do not turn aside from Thy law. 119:52 I have remembered Thine ordinances from of old, O LORD, And comfort myself. 119:53 Burning indignation has seized me because of the wicked, Who forsake Thy law. 119:54 Thy statutes are my songs In the house of my pilgrimage. 119:55 O LORD, I remember Thy name in the night, And keep Thy law. 119:56 This has become mine, That I observe Thy precepts. 119:57 The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Thy words. 119:58 I entreated Thy favor with all [my] heart; Be gracious to me according to Thy word. 119:59 I considered my ways, And turned my feet to Thy testimonies. 119:60 I hastened and did not delay To keep Thy commandments. 119:61 The cords of the wicked have encircled me, [But] I have not forgotten Thy law. 119:62 At midnight I shall rise to give thanks to Thee Because of Thy righteous ordinances. 119:63 I am a companion of all those who fear Thee, And of those who keep Thy precepts. 119:64 The earth is full of Thy lovingkindness, O LORD; Teach me Thy statutes. 119:65 Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O LORD, according to Thy word. 119:66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge, For I believe in Thy commandments. 119:67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Thy word. 119:68 Thou art good and doest good; Teach me Thy statutes. 119:69 The arrogant have forged a lie against me; With all [my] heart I will observe Thy precepts. 119:70 Their heart is covered with fat, [But] I delight in Thy law. 119:71 It is good for me that I was afflicted, That I may learn Thy statutes. 119:72 The law of Thy mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver [pieces]. 119:73 Thy hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Thy commandments. 119:74 May those who fear Thee see me and be glad, Because I wait for Thy word. 119:75 I know, O LORD, that Thy judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness Thou hast afflicted me. 119:76 O may Thy lovingkindness comfort me, According to Thy word to Thy servant. 119:77 May Thy compassion come to me that I may live, For Thy law is my delight. 119:78 May the arrogant be ashamed, for they subvert me with a lie; [But] I shall meditate on Thy precepts. 119:79 May those who fear Thee turn to me, Even those who know Thy testimonies. 119:80 May my heart be blameless in Thy statutes, That I may not be ashamed. 119:81 My soul languishes for Thy salvation; I wait for Thy word. 119:82 My eyes fail [with longing] for Thy word, While I say, "When wilt Thou comfort me?" 119:83 Though I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget Thy statutes. 119:84 How many are the days of Thy servant? When wilt Thou execute judgment on those who persecute me? 119:85 The arrogant have dug pits for me, [Men] who are not in accord with Thy law. 119:86 All Thy commandments are faithful; They have persecuted me with a lie; help me! 119:87 They almost destroyed me on earth, But as for me, I did not forsake Thy precepts. 119:88 Revive me according to Thy lovingkindness, So that I may keep the testimony of Thy mouth. 119:89 Forever, O LORD, Thy word is settled in heaven. 119:90 Thy faithfulness [continues] throughout all generations; Thou didst establish the earth, and it stands. 119:91 They stand this day according to Thine ordinances, For all things are Thy servants. 119:92 If Thy law had not been my delight, Then I would have perished in my affliction. 119:93 I will never forget Thy precepts, For by them Thou hast revived me. 119:94 I am Thine, save me; For I have sought Thy precepts. 119:95 The wicked wait for me to destroy me; I shall diligently consider Thy testimonies. 119:96 I have seen a limit to all perfection; Thy commandment is exceedingly broad. 119:97 O how I love Thy law! It is my meditation all the day. 119:98 Thy commandments make me wiser than my enemies, For they are ever mine. 119:99 I have more insight than all my teachers, For Thy testimonies are my meditation. 119:100 I understand more than the aged, Because I have observed Thy precepts. 119:101 I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Thy word. 119:102 I have not turned aside from Thine ordinances, For Thou Thyself hast taught me. 119:103 How sweet are Thy words to my taste! [Yes, sweeter] than honey to my mouth! 119:104 From Thy precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. 119:105 Thy word is a lamp to my feet, And a light to my path. 119:106 I have sworn, and I will confirm it, That I will keep Thy righteous ordinances. 119:107 I am exceedingly afflicted; Revive me, O LORD, according to Thy word. 119:108 O accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, And teach me Thine ordinances. 119:109 My life is continually in my hand, Yet I do not forget Thy law. 119:110 The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I have not gone astray from Thy precepts. 119:111 I have inherited Thy testimonies forever, For they are the joy of my heart. 119:112 I have inclined my heart to perform Thy statutes Forever, [even] to the end. 119:113 I hate those who are double-minded, But I love Thy law. 119:114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Thy word. 119:115 Depart from me, evildoers, That I may observe the commandments of my God. 119:116 Sustain me according to Thy word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope. 119:117 Uphold me that I may be safe, That I may have regard for Thy statutes continually. 119:118 Thou hast rejected all those who wander from Thy statutes, For their deceitfulness is useless. 119:119 Thou hast removed all the wicked of the earth [like] dross; Therefore I love Thy testimonies. 119:120 My flesh trembles for fear of Thee, And I am afraid of Thy judgments. 119:121 I have done justice and righteousness; Do not leave me to my oppressors. 119:122 Be surety for Thy servant for good; Do not let the arrogant oppress me. 119:123 My eyes fail [with longing] for Thy salvation, And for Thy righteous word. 119:124 Deal with Thy servant according to Thy lovingkindness, And teach me Thy statutes. 119:125 I am Thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know Thy testimonies. 119:126 It is time for the LORD to act, [For] they have broken Thy law. 119:127 Therefore I love Thy commandments Above gold, yes, above fine gold. 119:128 Therefore I esteem right all [Thy] precepts concerning everything, I hate every false way. 119:129 Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul observes them. 119:130 The unfolding of Thy words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. 119:131 I opened my mouth wide and panted, For I longed for Thy commandments. 119:132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, After Thy manner with those who love Thy name. 119:133 Establish my footsteps in Thy word, And do not let any iniquity have dominion over me. 119:134 Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I may keep Thy precepts. 119:135 Make Thy face shine upon Thy servant, And teach me Thy statutes. 119:136 My eyes shed streams of water, Because they do not keep Thy law. 119:137 Righteous art Thou, O LORD, And upright are Thy judgments. 119:138 Thou hast commanded Thy testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness. 119:139 My zeal has consumed me, Because my adversaries have forgotten Thy words. 119:140 Thy word is very pure, Therefore Thy servant loves it. 119:141 I am small and despised, [Yet] I do not forget Thy precepts. 119:142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And Thy law is truth. 119:143 Trouble and anguish have come upon me; [Yet] Thy commandments are my delight. 119:144 Thy testimonies are righteous forever; Give me understanding that I may live. 119:145 I cried with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will observe Thy statutes. 119:146 I cried to Thee; save me, And I shall keep Thy testimonies. 119:147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I wait for Thy words. 119:148 My eyes anticipate the night watches, That I may meditate on Thy word. 119:149 Hear my voice according to Thy lovingkindness; Revive me, O LORD, according to Thine ordinances. 119:150 Those who follow after wickedness draw near; They are far from Thy law. 119:151 Thou art near, O LORD, And all Thy commandments are truth. 119:152 Of old I have known from Thy testimonies, That Thou hast founded them forever. 119:153 Look upon my affliction and rescue me, For I do not forget Thy law. 119:154 Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Thy word. 119:155 Salvation is far from the wicked, For they do not seek Thy statutes. 119:156 Great are Thy mercies, O LORD; Revive me according to Thine ordinances. 119:157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, [Yet] I do not turn aside from Thy testimonies. 119:158 I behold the treacherous and loathe [them], Because they do not keep Thy word. 119:159 Consider how I love Thy precepts; Revive me, O LORD, according to Thy lovingkindness. 119:160 The sum of Thy word is truth, And every one of Thy righteous ordinances is everlasting. 119:161 Princes persecute me without cause, But my heart stands in awe of Thy words. 119:162 I rejoice at Thy word, As one who finds great spoil. 119:163 I hate and despise falsehood, [But] I love Thy law. 119:164 Seven times a day I praise Thee, Because of Thy righteous ordinances. 119:165 Those who love Thy law have great peace, And nothing causes them to stumble. 119:166 I hope for Thy salvation, O LORD, And do Thy commandments. 119:167 My soul keeps Thy testimonies, And I love them exceedingly. 119:168 I keep Thy precepts and Thy testimonies, For all my ways are before Thee. 119:169 Let my cry come before Thee, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Thy word. 119:170 Let my supplication come before Thee; Deliver me according to Thy word. 119:171 Let my lips utter praise, For Thou dost teach me Thy statutes. 119:172 Let my tongue sing of Thy word, For all Thy commandments are righteousness. 119:173 Let Thy hand be ready to help me, For I have chosen Thy precepts. 119:174 I long for Thy salvation, O LORD, And Thy law is my delight. 119:175 Let my soul live that it may praise Thee, And let Thine ordinances help me. 119:176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Thy servant, For I do not forget Thy commandments.