NASB77 Psalms 119 Chapter
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.
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Thou hast ordained Thy precepts, That we should keep [them] diligently.
119:5
Oh that my ways may be established To keep Thy statutes!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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;
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Let my tongue sing of Thy word, For all Thy commandments are righteousness.
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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.