Psalms 119 — FBV

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119Verse 1Happy are those who do what is right, who follow what the Lord says.
^{Verse 2}Happy are those who keep his commandments, who sincerely want to follow him.
^{Verse 3}They don't do what's wrong; they walk in his ways.
^{Verse 4}You have ordered us to follow your instructions carefully.
^{Verse 5}May I be reliable in the way I keep your rules!
^{Verse 6}Then I won't be ashamed when I compare what I do to what you have said.
^{Verse 7}I will praise you sincerely as I learn from you the right way to live.
^{Verse 8}I will observe your laws. Please never give up on me!
Beth^{Verse 9}How does a young person remain pure? By following what you say.
^{Verse 10}I worship you sincerely; please don't let me stray from your commands.
^{Verse 11}I keep what you say in mind so I won't sin against you.
^{Verse 12}Thank you Lord! Teach me what to do!
^{Verse 13}I repeat out loud your instructions.
^{Verse 14}I enjoy your laws more than having plenty of money.
^{Verse 15}I will think deeply about your teachings, and reflect on your ways.
^{Verse 16}I will take pleasure in following your directions; I won't forget what you say.
Gimel^{Verse 17}Be kind to your servant so I can live and follow what you teach.
^{Verse 18}Open my eyes so I may discover wonderful things in your law.
^{Verse 19}I'm only here for a short time—don't let me miss what you have to say.^{+
Verse 20}I'm always so keen to know your instructions.
^{Verse 21}You reprimand those who are arrogant; those who don't follow your commandments are cursed.
^{Verse 22}Don't let me be scorned and insulted, for I have kept your laws.
^{Verse 23}Even leaders⁺sit down together and slander me, but I, your servant, will think seriously about your instructions.
^{Verse 24}Your laws make me happy—they are my wise advisors.Daleth^{Verse 25}I'm dying here, lying in the dust. Keep me alive as you promised.
^{Verse 26}I explained my situation to you, and you answered me. Teach me to follow your directions.
^{Verse 27}Help me understand what your laws mean, and I will meditate on the wonderful things you do.
^{Verse 28}I'm weeping because I'm so sad; please encourage me as you promised.
^{Verse 29}Stop me fooling myself; kindly teach me your law.
^{Verse 30}I have chosen to trust in you. I always pay attention to what you say.
^{Verse 31}I hold on to your teachings, Lord. Don't let me be ridiculed.
^{Verse 32}I run to follow your commands, for you have expanded my mind!⁺
He^{Verse 33}Teach me the meaning of your laws, and I will always keep them.
^{Verse 34}Help me to understand so I can be totally committed to doing what you want.
^{Verse 35}Lead me to follow your commands, for this is what I love to do
^{Verse 36}Help me to concentrate on what you say⁺rather than on making a profit.
^{Verse 37}Don't let me focus on things that are worthless. Help me live in your ways.
^{Verse 38}Please keep your promise to me, your servant, that you made to those who worship you.
^{Verse 39}Take away the shame I dread, for your law is good.
^{Verse 40}I always want to do what you say. Please let me live, for you do what is right.
Waw^{Verse 41}Lord, please love me with your trustworthy love; please give me the salvation you promised.
^{Verse 42}Then I can reply to those who mock me, for I trust what you say.
^{Verse 43}Don't ever prevent me from being able to speak your words of truth, for I place my complete confidence in your just judgments.
^{Verse 44}I will continue to follow your teachings, forever and ever.
^{Verse 45}I shall live in freedom, for I have committed myself to obeying you.
^{Verse 46}I will instruct kings about your laws—I won't be embarrassed.
^{Verse 47}I'm so happy for your instructions. I love them!
^{Verse 48}I lift up my hands in prayer, honoring your commandments. I will think deeply about all you say.
Zayin^{Verse 49}Remember your promise to me, your servant. It's my only hope.
^{Verse 50}This is what brings me encouragement in my misery—your promise keeps me going!
^{Verse 51}Arrogant people mock me terribly, but I don't give up on your teachings.
^{Verse 52}I think about the instructions you gave long ago, Lord, and they reassure me.
^{Verse 53}I am angry with the wicked because they have rejected your law.
^{Verse 54}Your instructions have been music to my ears⁺wherever I have lived.
^{Verse 55}At night I think about the kind of person you are, Lord, and do what you say.
^{Verse 56}For this is how I live my life—by following your principles.
Heth^{Verse 57}Lord, you are mine! I have promised to do as you say.
^{Verse 58}My whole being wants your blessing—please be kind to me, as you have promised!
^{Verse 59}As I think about my life, I turn to follow what you have said.
^{Verse 60}I hurry to keep your commandments without delay
^{Verse 61}Even though wicked people try to tie me up, I won't forget your instructions.
^{Verse 62}I get up in the middle of the night to thank you for your good laws.
^{Verse 63}I identify with all those who follow you, those who do what you tell them.
^{Verse 64}Lord, you love everyone on earth;⁺please teach me what to do.
Teth^{Verse 65}Lord, you have been so good to me, your servant, as you have promised.
^{Verse 66}Now teach me wise judgment and discernment because I believe in your instructions.
^{Verse 67}Previously I was suffering, wandering away from you, but now I do what you say.
^{Verse 68}Since you are good, everything you do is good. Teach me your ways.
^{Verse 69}Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies; but I whole-heartedly follow your commands.
^{Verse 70}They are cold and unfeeling,⁺but I love your law.
^{Verse 71}The suffering⁺I went through was good for me, so I could think about what you have stipulated.
^{Verse 72}What you tell me to do is worth more to me than much gold and silver.
Yodh^{Verse 73}You created me and made me what I am; help me to learn and better understand your commandments.
^{Verse 74}May those who worship you be happy when they see me, for I place my confidence in your word.
^{Verse 75}Lord, I know that what you decide is right; you brought me down in order to help me because you are trustworthy.
^{Verse 76}May your trustworthy love comfort me as you promised me, your servant.
^{Verse 77}Be compassionate to me so I may live, for I love your teachings.
^{Verse 78}Bring down those proud people who wronged me with their lies. I will spend time thinking about your instructions.
^{Verse 79}Let those who follow you turn to me, those who understand your laws.
^{Verse 80}May I be innocent in the way I keep your rules so that I won't be ashamed.
Kaph^{Verse 81}I'm exhausted waiting for you to save me, but my hope is in your word.
^{Verse 82}I strain my eyes looking for you to keep your promises, asking “When will you comfort me?”
^{Verse 83}I've become like a wineskin that's been shriveled up by smoke, but I have not forgotten to do as you say.
^{Verse 84}How long do I have to wait before you punish my persecutors?
^{Verse 85}These arrogant people have dug pits to trap me, these people who don't care anything about your law.
^{Verse 86}All your commands are trustworthy. Help me against these people who persecute me with their lies!
^{Verse 87}They have almost killed me, but I have not given up on what you say.
^{Verse 88}Since you love me with your trustworthy love, don't let me die, so I can go on following the instructions you have given.Lamedh^{Verse 89}Your word, Lord, lasts forever. It stands firm in the heavens.
^{Verse 90}Your faithfulness lasts for all generations, as permanent as the earth you created.
^{Verse 91}Your judgments stand—they are as true today as ever—for everything serves your will.
^{Verse 92}If I didn't love your teachings, my suffering⁺would have killed me.
^{Verse 93}I will never forget your instructions, for through them you give me life.
^{Verse 94}I belong to you, so please save me! I am committed to following your rules.
^{Verse 95}Even though wicked people are waiting to ambush and kill me, I will focus my mind on what you say.
^{Verse 96}I recognize that human perfection has its limits, but your law is limitless.
Mem^{Verse 97}I really love your law! I meditate on it all day long.
^{Verse 98}Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for I'm always thinking about your instructions.
^{Verse 99}In fact I have a better insight than all of my teachers because I spend time concentrating on what you say.
^{Verse 100}I even understand more than the elders because I follow your directions.
^{Verse 101}I avoid any course of action that leads to evil, because I want to remain faithful to your word.
^{Verse 102}I have not disregarded your instructions because you yourself taught me what to do.
^{Verse 103}Your words taste so sweet to me! They are sweeter than honey to my mouth.
^{Verse 104}I gain understanding from what you say, so I hate any way of life that's just a lie.
Nun^{Verse 105}Your word is a lamp that shows me where to walk, it's a light for my path.
^{Verse 106}I've made a promise, and I will keep it: I will keep your rules that are always right!
^{Verse 107}Lord, I'm really suffering! Please let me live, as you have promised.
^{Verse 108}Lord, please accept my offerings of praise that I freely give you. Teach me your rules.
^{Verse 109}My life is always at risk,⁺but I will not forget your law.
^{Verse 110}Wicked people have set a trap for me, but I will not stray from your commandments.
^{Verse 111}I will always hold on to what you say for your words make me really happy,
^{Verse 112}I have made up my mind to follow your instructions to the very end.
Samekh^{Verse 113}I hate people who are two-faced,⁺but I love your law.
^{Verse 114}You keep me safe and you defend me, your word gives me reason to hope.
^{Verse 115}Leave me alone, you evil people, and let me keep the commandments of my God.
^{Verse 116}Support me, Lord, as you promised, so I can live. Don't let my hope turn into discouragement.
^{Verse 117}Support me, so I can be saved and always pay attention to your instructions.
^{Verse 118}You reject all those who don't follow your instructions—they're fooling themselves by living a lie.
^{Verse 119}You treat the wicked people on earth as something worthless⁺to be discarded; therefore I love your laws.
^{Verse 120}I have goose bumps thinking of you—I'm in awe! I'm scared of your judgments!
Ayin^{Verse 121}I have done what's fair and right, so please don't abandon me to my enemies.
^{Verse 122}Please promise you'll take care of me, your servant. Don't let these arrogant people mistreat me.
^{Verse 123}I strain my eyes looking for your salvation, watching for you to fulfill your promise to make everything good.^{+
Verse 124}Please treat me, your servant, according to your trustworthy love. Teach me what you want me to do.
^{Verse 125}I am your servant. Please give me discernment so I can understand your instructions.
^{Verse 126}Lord, it's time for you to act, for these people have broken your laws.
^{Verse 127}This is why I love your commandments more than gold, more than the finest gold.
^{Verse 128}All of your rules are right in every way, and so I hate any way of life that's just a lie.
Pe^{Verse 129}Your laws are truly wonderful—that's why I keep them!
^{Verse 130}Studying your words brings light so that even the uneducated⁺can understand.
^{Verse 131}With keen desire⁺I long for what you have to say.
^{Verse 132}Please pay attention to me and be kind to me, as you are with those who love you.
^{Verse 133}Tell me by your word the way I should go, and don't let any kind of evil control me.
^{Verse 134}Save me from cruel people so I can follow your instructions.
^{Verse 135}Please look favorably on me, your servant, teach me what I should do.
^{Verse 136}My tears stream down as I weep for those who don't keep your law.
Tsadhe^{Verse 137}Lord, you are right, and what you decide is just!
^{Verse 138}You have given your instructions which are fair and totally trustworthy.
^{Verse 139}My devotion is burning me up inside because my enemies ignore your words.
^{Verse 140}Your promises have been proved true, and that's why I, your servant, love them.
^{Verse 141}I may be unimportant and looked down on, but I don't forget your commandments.
^{Verse 142}Your goodness and justice last forever; and your law is the truth.
^{Verse 143}When I have problems and sadness, your commands make me happy.
^{Verse 144}Your laws are always right; help me to understand what they mean so I can live.
Qoph^{Verse 145}My whole being is crying out! Lord, please answer me! I will follow your instructions.
^{Verse 146}I pray to you, asking, “Please save me!” so I can do what you say.
^{Verse 147}I get up before dawn, and call out to you for help and put my hope in your word.
^{Verse 148}During the night I stay awake, meditating on your word.
^{Verse 149}Listen to what I have to say, Lord, because of your trustworthy love. Keep me alive, Lord, because you always do what's right.
^{Verse 150}Evil people come running to attack me—they totally disregard your law.
^{Verse 151}But you, Lord, are close beside me; all your commandments are true.
^{Verse 152}Long ago I realized that your laws will last forever.
Resh^{Verse 153}Please look at my suffering and save me! I have not forgotten your teachings.
^{Verse 154}Plead my case, and save me as you promised! Let me live!
^{Verse 155}Wicked people can't be saved, because they don't care about what you say.
^{Verse 156}Lord, your mercy is so great! Because you are always fair, please let me live!
^{Verse 157}Despite the many people who persecute and mistreat me, I have not strayed from your laws.
^{Verse 158}Watching these unfaithful people disgusts me because they take no notice of your word.
^{Verse 159}See how much I love your commandments, Lord. Please let me live because of your trustworthy love.
^{Verse 160}Your word can be summed up in one word: truth! All of your just laws will last forever.
Shin^{Verse 161}Leaders⁺persecute me for no reason, but I am in awe only of your word.
^{Verse 162}Your word makes me so happy—I'm like someone who discovers immense treasure.
^{Verse 163}I hate and detest lies, but I love your teachings.
^{Verse 164}I praise you seven times a day because your laws are good.
^{Verse 165}Those who love your teachings have wonderful peace and nothing trips them up.
^{Verse 166}Lord, I look forward to your salvation. I keep your commandments.
^{Verse 167}I obey your laws and love them very much.
^{Verse 168}I keep your commandments and laws because you see everything I do.
Taw^{Verse 169}Lord, please listen to my sad cry; help me to understand, as you promised.
^{Verse 170}Please hear what I have to say to you, and save me, as you promised.
^{Verse 171}Let me pour out my words of praise, for you teach me what to do.
^{Verse 172}I will sing about your word, for all your commandments are right.
^{Verse 173}Please be ready to help me, for I have chosen to follow your instructions.
^{Verse 174}I long for your salvation, Lord; your teachings make me happy.
^{Verse 175}May I live my life in praise to you, and may your instructions help me.
^{Verse 176}I have wandered away like a lost sheep, so please come looking for me, for I have not forgotten your commandments.