Psalm 119 :: New Living Translation (NLT)

Psa 119:1

Psa 119:1Aleph
Joyful are people of integrity,
who follow the instructions of the LORD.

Psa 119:2

Psa 119:2Joyful are those who obey his laws
and search for him with all their hearts.

Psa 119:3

Psa 119:3They do not compromise with evil,
and they walk only in his paths.

Psa 119:4

Psa 119:4You have charged us
to keep your commandments carefully.

Psa 119:5

Psa 119:5Oh, that my actions would consistently
reflect your decrees!

Psa 119:6

Psa 119:6Then I will not be ashamed
when I compare my life with your commands.

Psa 119:7

Psa 119:7As I learn your righteous regulations,
I will thank you by living as I should!

Psa 119:8

Psa 119:8I will obey your decrees.
Please don’t give up on me!

Psa 119:9

Psa 119:9Beth
How can a young person stay pure?
By obeying your word.

Psa 119:10

Psa 119:10I have tried hard to find you—
don’t let me wander from your commands.

Psa 119:11

Psa 119:11I have hidden your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.

Psa 119:12

Psa 119:12I praise you, O LORD;
teach me your decrees.

Psa 119:13

Psa 119:13I have recited aloud
all the regulations you have given us.

Psa 119:14

Psa 119:14I have rejoiced in your laws
as much as in riches.

Psa 119:15

Psa 119:15I will study your commandments
and reflect on your ways.

Psa 119:16

Psa 119:16I will delight in your decrees
and not forget your word.

Psa 119:17

Psa 119:17Gimel
Be good to your servant,
that I may live and obey your word.

Psa 119:18

Psa 119:18Open my eyes to see
the wonderful truths in your instructions.

Psa 119:19

Psa 119:19I am only a foreigner in the land.
Don’t hide your commands from me!

Psa 119:20

Psa 119:20I am always overwhelmed
with a desire for your regulations.

Psa 119:21

Psa 119:21You rebuke the arrogant;
those who wander from your commands are cursed.

Psa 119:22

Psa 119:22Don’t let them scorn and insult me,
for I have obeyed your laws.

Psa 119:23

Psa 119:23Even princes sit and speak against me,
but I will meditate on your decrees.

Psa 119:24

Psa 119:24Your laws please me;
they give me wise advice.

Psa 119:25

Psa 119:25Daleth
I lie in the dust;
revive me by your word.

Psa 119:26

Psa 119:26I told you my plans, and you answered.
Now teach me your decrees.

Psa 119:27

Psa 119:27Help me understand the meaning of your commandments,
and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.

Psa 119:28

Psa 119:28I weep with sorrow;
encourage me by your word.

Psa 119:29

Psa 119:29Keep me from lying to myself;
give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.

Psa 119:30

Psa 119:30I have chosen to be faithful;
I have determined to live by your regulations.

Psa 119:31

Psa 119:31I cling to your laws.
LORD, don’t let me be put to shame!

Psa 119:32

Psa 119:32I will pursue your commands,
for you expand my understanding.

Psa 119:33

Psa 119:33He
Teach me your decrees, O LORD;
I will keep them to the end.

Psa 119:34

Psa 119:34Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions;
I will put them into practice with all my heart.

Psa 119:35

Psa 119:35Make me walk along the path of your commands,
for that is where my happiness is found.

Psa 119:36

Psa 119:36Give me an eagerness for your laws
rather than a love for money!

Psa 119:37

Psa 119:37Turn my eyes from worthless things,
and give me life through your word.[fn]

Psa 119:38

Psa 119:38Reassure me of your promise,
made to those who fear you.

Psa 119:39

Psa 119:39Help me abandon my shameful ways;
for your regulations are good.

Psa 119:40

Psa 119:40I long to obey your commandments!
Renew my life with your goodness.

Psa 119:41

Psa 119:41Waw
LORD, give me your unfailing love,
the salvation that you promised me.

Psa 119:42

Psa 119:42Then I can answer those who taunt me,
for I trust in your word.

Psa 119:43

Psa 119:43Do not snatch your word of truth from me,
for your regulations are my only hope.

Psa 119:44

Psa 119:44I will keep on obeying your instructions
forever and ever.

Psa 119:45

Psa 119:45I will walk in freedom,
for I have devoted myself to your commandments.

Psa 119:46

Psa 119:46I will speak to kings about your laws,
and I will not be ashamed.

Psa 119:47

Psa 119:47How I delight in your commands!
How I love them!

Psa 119:48

Psa 119:48I honor and love your commands.
I meditate on your decrees.

Psa 119:49

Psa 119:49Zayin
Remember your promise to me;
it is my only hope.

Psa 119:50

Psa 119:50Your promise revives me;
it comforts me in all my troubles.

Psa 119:51

Psa 119:51The proud hold me in utter contempt,
but I do not turn away from your instructions.

Psa 119:52

Psa 119:52I meditate on your age-old regulations;
O LORD, they comfort me.

Psa 119:53

Psa 119:53I become furious with the wicked,
because they reject your instructions.

Psa 119:54

Psa 119:54Your decrees have been the theme of my songs
wherever I have lived.

Psa 119:55

Psa 119:55I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD;
therefore, I obey your instructions.

Psa 119:56

Psa 119:56This is how I spend my life:
obeying your commandments.

Psa 119:57

Psa 119:57Heth
LORD, you are mine!
I promise to obey your words!

Psa 119:58

Psa 119:58With all my heart I want your blessings.
Be merciful as you promised.

Psa 119:59

Psa 119:59I pondered the direction of my life,
and I turned to follow your laws.

Psa 119:60

Psa 119:60I will hurry, without delay,
to obey your commands.

Psa 119:61

Psa 119:61Evil people try to drag me into sin,
but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.

Psa 119:62

Psa 119:62I rise at midnight to thank you
for your just regulations.

Psa 119:63

Psa 119:63I am a friend to anyone who fears you—
anyone who obeys your commandments.

Psa 119:64

Psa 119:64O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth;
teach me your decrees.

Psa 119:65

Psa 119:65Teth
You have done many good things for me, LORD,
just as you promised.

Psa 119:66

Psa 119:66I believe in your commands;
now teach me good judgment and knowledge.

Psa 119:67

Psa 119:67I used to wander off until you disciplined me;
but now I closely follow your word.

Psa 119:68

Psa 119:68You are good and do only good;
teach me your decrees.

Psa 119:69

Psa 119:69Arrogant people smear me with lies,
but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.

Psa 119:70

Psa 119:70Their hearts are dull and stupid,
but I delight in your instructions.

Psa 119:71

Psa 119:71My suffering was good for me,
for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.

Psa 119:72

Psa 119:72Your instructions are more valuable to me
than millions in gold and silver.

Psa 119:73

Psa 119:73Yodh
You made me; you created me.
Now give me the sense to follow your commands.

Psa 119:74

Psa 119:74May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy,
for I have put my hope in your word.

Psa 119:75

Psa 119:75I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair;
you disciplined me because I needed it.

Psa 119:76

Psa 119:76Now let your unfailing love comfort me,
just as you promised me, your servant.

Psa 119:77

Psa 119:77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live,
for your instructions are my delight.

Psa 119:78

Psa 119:78Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me;
meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.

Psa 119:79

Psa 119:79Let me be united with all who fear you,
with those who know your laws.

Psa 119:80

Psa 119:80May I be blameless in keeping your decrees;
then I will never be ashamed.

Psa 119:81

Psa 119:81Kaph
I am worn out waiting for your rescue,
but I have put my hope in your word.

Psa 119:82

Psa 119:82My eyes are straining to see your promises come true.
When will you comfort me?

Psa 119:83

Psa 119:83I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke,
but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.

Psa 119:84

Psa 119:84How long must I wait?
When will you punish those who persecute me?

Psa 119:85

Psa 119:85These arrogant people who hate your instructions
have dug deep pits to trap me.

Psa 119:86

Psa 119:86All your commands are trustworthy.
Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.

Psa 119:87

Psa 119:87They almost finished me off,
but I refused to abandon your commandments.

Psa 119:88

Psa 119:88In your unfailing love, spare my life;
then I can continue to obey your laws.

Psa 119:89

Psa 119:89Lamedh
Your eternal word, O LORD,
stands firm in heaven.

Psa 119:90

Psa 119:90Your faithfulness extends to every generation,
as enduring as the earth you created.

Psa 119:91

Psa 119:91Your regulations remain true to this day,
for everything serves your plans.

Psa 119:92

Psa 119:92If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy,
I would have died in my misery.

Psa 119:93

Psa 119:93I will never forget your commandments,
for by them you give me life.

Psa 119:94

Psa 119:94I am yours; rescue me!
For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.

Psa 119:95

Psa 119:95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me,
I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.

Psa 119:96

Psa 119:96Even perfection has its limits,
but your commands have no limit.

Psa 119:97

Psa 119:97Mem
Oh, how I love your instructions!
I think about them all day long.

Psa 119:98

Psa 119:98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,
for they are my constant guide.

Psa 119:99

Psa 119:99Yes, I have more insight than my teachers,
for I am always thinking of your laws.

Psa 119:100

Psa 119:100I am even wiser than my elders,
for I have kept your commandments.

Psa 119:101

Psa 119:101I have refused to walk on any evil path,
so that I may remain obedient to your word.

Psa 119:102

Psa 119:102I haven’t turned away from your regulations,
for you have taught me well.

Psa 119:103

Psa 119:103How sweet your words taste to me;
they are sweeter than honey.

Psa 119:104

Psa 119:104Your commandments give me understanding;
no wonder I hate every false way of life.

Psa 119:105

Psa 119:105Nun
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet
and a light for my path.

Psa 119:106

Psa 119:106I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again:
I will obey your righteous regulations.

Psa 119:107

Psa 119:107I have suffered much, O LORD;
restore my life again as you promised.

Psa 119:108

Psa 119:108LORD, accept my offering of praise,
and teach me your regulations.

Psa 119:109

Psa 119:109My life constantly hangs in the balance,
but I will not stop obeying your instructions.

Psa 119:110

Psa 119:110The wicked have set their traps for me,
but I will not turn from your commandments.

Psa 119:111

Psa 119:111Your laws are my treasure;
they are my heart’s delight.

Psa 119:112

Psa 119:112I am determined to keep your decrees
to the very end.

Psa 119:113

Psa 119:113Samekh
I hate those with divided loyalties,
but I love your instructions.

Psa 119:114

Psa 119:114You are my refuge and my shield;
your word is my source of hope.

Psa 119:115

Psa 119:115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people,
for I intend to obey the commands of my God.

Psa 119:116

Psa 119:116LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live!
Do not let my hope be crushed.

Psa 119:117

Psa 119:117Sustain me, and I will be rescued;
then I will meditate continually on your decrees.

Psa 119:118

Psa 119:118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees.
They are only fooling themselves.

Psa 119:119

Psa 119:119You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum;
no wonder I love to obey your laws!

Psa 119:120

Psa 119:120I tremble in fear of you;
I stand in awe of your regulations.

Psa 119:121

Psa 119:121Ayin
Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies,
for I have done what is just and right.

Psa 119:122

Psa 119:122Please guarantee a blessing for me.
Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!

Psa 119:123

Psa 119:123My eyes strain to see your rescue,
to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.

Psa 119:124

Psa 119:124I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love,
and teach me your decrees.

Psa 119:125

Psa 119:125Give discernment to me, your servant;
then I will understand your laws.

Psa 119:126

Psa 119:126LORD, it is time for you to act,
for these evil people have violated your instructions.

Psa 119:127

Psa 119:127Truly, I love your commands
more than gold, even the finest gold.

Psa 119:128

Psa 119:128Each of your commandments is right.
That is why I hate every false way.

Psa 119:129

Psa 119:129Pe
Your laws are wonderful.
No wonder I obey them!

Psa 119:130

Psa 119:130The teaching of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand.

Psa 119:131

Psa 119:131I pant with expectation,
longing for your commands.

Psa 119:132

Psa 119:132Come and show me your mercy,
as you do for all who love your name.

Psa 119:133

Psa 119:133Guide my steps by your word,
so I will not be overcome by evil.

Psa 119:134

Psa 119:134Ransom me from the oppression of evil people;
then I can obey your commandments.

Psa 119:135

Psa 119:135Look upon me with love;
teach me your decrees.

Psa 119:136

Psa 119:136Rivers of tears gush from my eyes
because people disobey your instructions.

Psa 119:137

Psa 119:137Tsadhe
O LORD, you are righteous,
and your regulations are fair.

Psa 119:138

Psa 119:138Your laws are perfect
and completely trustworthy.

Psa 119:139

Psa 119:139I am overwhelmed with indignation,
for my enemies have disregarded your words.

Psa 119:140

Psa 119:140Your promises have been thoroughly tested;
that is why I love them so much.

Psa 119:141

Psa 119:141I am insignificant and despised,
but I don’t forget your commandments.

Psa 119:142

Psa 119:142Your justice is eternal,
and your instructions are perfectly true.

Psa 119:143

Psa 119:143As pressure and stress bear down on me,
I find joy in your commands.

Psa 119:144

Psa 119:144Your laws are always right;
help me to understand them so I may live.

Psa 119:145

Psa 119:145Qoph
I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD!
I will obey your decrees.

Psa 119:146

Psa 119:146I cry out to you; rescue me,
that I may obey your laws.

Psa 119:147

Psa 119:147I rise early, before the sun is up;
I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.

Psa 119:148

Psa 119:148I stay awake through the night,
thinking about your promise.

Psa 119:149

Psa 119:149In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry;
let me be revived by following your regulations.

Psa 119:150

Psa 119:150Lawless people are coming to attack me;
they live far from your instructions.

Psa 119:151

Psa 119:151But you are near, O LORD,
and all your commands are true.

Psa 119:152

Psa 119:152I have known from my earliest days
that your laws will last forever.

Psa 119:153

Psa 119:153Resh
Look upon my suffering and rescue me,
for I have not forgotten your instructions.

Psa 119:154

Psa 119:154Argue my case; take my side!
Protect my life as you promised.

Psa 119:155

Psa 119:155The wicked are far from rescue,
for they do not bother with your decrees.

Psa 119:156

Psa 119:156LORD, how great is your mercy;
let me be revived by following your regulations.

Psa 119:157

Psa 119:157Many persecute and trouble me,
yet I have not swerved from your laws.

Psa 119:158

Psa 119:158Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart,
because they care nothing for your word.

Psa 119:159

Psa 119:159See how I love your commandments, LORD.
Give back my life because of your unfailing love.

Psa 119:160

Psa 119:160The very essence of your words is truth;
all your just regulations will stand forever.

Psa 119:161

Psa 119:161Shin
Powerful people harass me without cause,
but my heart trembles only at your word.

Psa 119:162

Psa 119:162I rejoice in your word
like one who discovers a great treasure.

Psa 119:163

Psa 119:163I hate and abhor all falsehood,
but I love your instructions.

Psa 119:164

Psa 119:164I will praise you seven times a day
because all your regulations are just.

Psa 119:165

Psa 119:165Those who love your instructions have great peace
and do not stumble.

Psa 119:166

Psa 119:166I long for your rescue, LORD,
so I have obeyed your commands.

Psa 119:167

Psa 119:167I have obeyed your laws,
for I love them very much.

Psa 119:168

Psa 119:168Yes, I obey your commandments and laws
because you know everything I do.

Psa 119:169

Psa 119:169Taw
O LORD, listen to my cry;
give me the discerning mind you promised.

Psa 119:170

Psa 119:170Listen to my prayer;
rescue me as you promised.

Psa 119:171

Psa 119:171Let praise flow from my lips,
for you have taught me your decrees.

Psa 119:172

Psa 119:172Let my tongue sing about your word,
for all your commands are right.

Psa 119:173

Psa 119:173Give me a helping hand,
for I have chosen to follow your commandments.

Psa 119:174

Psa 119:174O LORD, I have longed for your rescue,
and your instructions are my delight.

Psa 119:175

Psa 119:175Let me live so I can praise you,
and may your regulations help me.

Psa 119:176

Psa 119:176I have wandered away like a lost sheep;
come and find me,
for I have not forgotten your commands.

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(119:37)

Some manuscripts read in your ways.

(119:119)

This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; there are twenty-two stanzas, one for each successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Each of the eight verses within each stanza begins with the Hebrew letter named in its heading.

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