Psalm 119 :: Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Meditations and Prayers Relating to the Law of God.

Psa 119:1

Psa 119:1Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD!

Psa 119:2

Psa 119:2Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart,

Psa 119:3

Psa 119:3who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!

Psa 119:4

Psa 119:4Thou hast commanded thy precepts to be kept diligently.

Psa 119:5

Psa 119:5O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping thy statutes!

Psa 119:6

Psa 119:6Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all thy commandments.

Psa 119:7

Psa 119:7I will praise thee with an upright heart, when I learn thy righteous ordinances.

Psa 119:8

Psa 119:8I will observe thy statutes; O forsake me not utterly!

Psa 119:9

Psa 119:9How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to thy word.

Psa 119:10

Psa 119:10With my whole heart I seek thee; let me not wander from thy commandments!

Psa 119:11

Psa 119:11I have laid up thy word in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Psa 119:12

Psa 119:12Blessed be thou, O LORD; teach me thy statutes!

Psa 119:13

Psa 119:13With my lips I declare all the ordinances of thy mouth.

Psa 119:14

Psa 119:14In the way of thy testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.

Psa 119:15

Psa 119:15I will meditate on thy precepts, and fix my eyes on thy ways.

Psa 119:16

Psa 119:16I will delight in thy statutes; I will not forget thy word.

Psa 119:17

Psa 119:17Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live and observe thy word.

Psa 119:18

Psa 119:18Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

Psa 119:19

Psa 119:19I am a sojourner on earth; hide not thy commandments from me!

Psa 119:20

Psa 119:20My soul is consumed with longing for thy ordinances at all times.

Psa 119:21

Psa 119:21Thou dost rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from thy commandments;

Psa 119:22

Psa 119:22take away from me their scorn and contempt, for I have kept thy testimonies.

Psa 119:23

Psa 119:23Even though princes sit plotting against me, thy servant will meditate on thy statutes.

Psa 119:24

Psa 119:24Thy testimonies are my delight, they are my counselors.

Psa 119:25

Psa 119:25My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to thy word!

Psa 119:26

Psa 119:26When I told of my ways, thou didst answer me; teach me thy statutes!

Psa 119:27

Psa 119:27Make me understand the way of thy precepts, and I will meditate on thy wondrous works.

Psa 119:28

Psa 119:28My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to thy word!

Psa 119:29

Psa 119:29Put false ways far from me; and graciously teach me thy law!

Psa 119:30

Psa 119:30I have chosen the way of faithfulness, I set thy ordinances before me.

Psa 119:31

Psa 119:31I cleave to thy testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame!

Psa 119:32

Psa 119:32I will run in the way of thy commandments when thou enlargest my understanding!

Psa 119:33

Psa 119:33Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I will keep it to the end.

Psa 119:34

Psa 119:34Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law and observe it with my whole heart.

Psa 119:35

Psa 119:35Lead me in the path of thy commandments, for I delight in it.

Psa 119:36

Psa 119:36Incline my heart to thy testimonies, and not to gain!

Psa 119:37

Psa 119:37Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; and give me life in thy ways.

Psa 119:38

Psa 119:38Confirm to thy servant thy promise, which is for those who fear thee.

Psa 119:39

Psa 119:39Turn away the reproach which I dread; for thy ordinances are good.

Psa 119:40

Psa 119:40Behold, I long for thy precepts; in thy righteousness give me life!

Psa 119:41

Psa 119:41Let thy steadfast love come to me, O LORD, thy salvation according to thy promise;

Psa 119:42

Psa 119:42then shall I have an answer for those who taunt me, for I trust in thy word.

Psa 119:43

Psa 119:43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in thy ordinances.

Psa 119:44

Psa 119:44I will keep thy law continually, for ever and ever;

Psa 119:45

Psa 119:45and I shall walk at liberty, for I have sought thy precepts.

Psa 119:46

Psa 119:46I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, and shall not be put to shame;

Psa 119:47

Psa 119:47for I find my delight in thy commandments, which I love.

Psa 119:48

Psa 119:48I revere thy commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on thy statutes.

Psa 119:49

Psa 119:49Remember thy word to thy servant, in which thou hast made me hope.

Psa 119:50

Psa 119:50This is my comfort in my affliction that thy promise gives me life.

Psa 119:51

Psa 119:51Godless men utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from thy law.

Psa 119:52

Psa 119:52When I think of thy ordinances from of old, I take comfort, O LORD.

Psa 119:53

Psa 119:53Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake thy law.

Psa 119:54

Psa 119:54Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

Psa 119:55

Psa 119:55I remember thy name in the night, O LORD, and keep thy law.

Psa 119:56

Psa 119:56This blessing has fallen to me, that I have kept thy precepts.

Psa 119:57

Psa 119:57The LORD is my portion; I promise to keep thy words.

Psa 119:58

Psa 119:58I entreat thy favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to thy promise.

Psa 119:59

Psa 119:59When I think of thy ways, I turn my feet to thy testimonies;

Psa 119:60

Psa 119:60I hasten and do not delay to keep thy commandments.

Psa 119:61

Psa 119:61Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget thy law.

Psa 119:62

Psa 119:62At midnight I rise to praise thee, because of thy righteous ordinances.

Psa 119:63

Psa 119:63I am a companion of all who fear thee, of those who keep thy precepts.

Psa 119:64

Psa 119:64The earth, O LORD, is full of thy steadfast love; teach me thy statutes!

Psa 119:65

Psa 119:65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according to thy word.

Psa 119:66

Psa 119:66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in thy commandments.

Psa 119:67

Psa 119:67Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now I keep thy word.

Psa 119:68

Psa 119:68Thou art good and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

Psa 119:69

Psa 119:69The godless besmear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep thy precepts;

Psa 119:70

Psa 119:70their heart is gross like fat, but I delight in thy law.

Psa 119:71

Psa 119:71It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes.

Psa 119:72

Psa 119:72The law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

Psa 119:73

Psa 119:73Thy hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn thy commandments.

Psa 119:74

Psa 119:74Those who fear thee shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in thy word.

Psa 119:75

Psa 119:75I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.

Psa 119:76

Psa 119:76Let thy steadfast love be ready to comfort me according to thy promise to thy servant.

Psa 119:77

Psa 119:77Let thy mercy come to me, that I may live; for thy law is my delight.

Psa 119:78

Psa 119:78Let the godless be put to shame, because they have subverted me with guile; as for me, I will meditate on thy precepts.

Psa 119:79

Psa 119:79Let those who fear thee turn to me, that they may know thy testimonies.

Psa 119:80

Psa 119:80May my heart be blameless in thy statutes, that I may not be put to shame!

Psa 119:81

Psa 119:81My soul languishes for thy salvation; I hope in thy word.

Psa 119:82

Psa 119:82My eyes fail with watching for thy promise; I ask, "When wilt thou comfort me?"

Psa 119:83

Psa 119:83For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten thy statutes.

Psa 119:84

Psa 119:84How long must thy servant endure? When wilt thou judge those who persecute me?

Psa 119:85

Psa 119:85Godless men have dug pitfalls for me, men who do not conform to thy law.

Psa 119:86

Psa 119:86All thy commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me!

Psa 119:87

Psa 119:87They have almost made an end of me on earth; but I have not forsaken thy precepts.

Psa 119:88

Psa 119:88In thy steadfast love spare my life, that I may keep the testimonies of thy mouth.

Psa 119:89

Psa 119:89For ever, O LORD, thy word is firmly fixed in the heavens.

Psa 119:90

Psa 119:90Thy faithfulness endures to all generations; thou hast established the earth, and it stands fast.

Psa 119:91

Psa 119:91By thy appointment they stand this day; for all things are thy servants.

Psa 119:92

Psa 119:92If thy law had not been my delight, I should have perished in my affliction.

Psa 119:93

Psa 119:93I will never forget thy precepts; for by them thou hast given me life.

Psa 119:94

Psa 119:94I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

Psa 119:95

Psa 119:95The wicked lie in wait to destroy me; but I consider thy testimonies.

Psa 119:96

Psa 119:96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but thy commandment is exceedingly broad.

Psa 119:97

Psa 119:97Oh, how I love thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

Psa 119:98

Psa 119:98Thy commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.

Psa 119:99

Psa 119:99I have more understanding than all my teachers, for thy testimonies are my meditation.

Psa 119:100

Psa 119:100I understand more than the aged, for I keep thy precepts.

Psa 119:101

Psa 119:101I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep thy word.

Psa 119:102

Psa 119:102I do not turn aside from thy ordinances, for thou hast taught me.

Psa 119:103

Psa 119:103How sweet are thy words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Psa 119:104

Psa 119:104Through thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

Psa 119:105

Psa 119:105Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Psa 119:106

Psa 119:106I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe thy righteous ordinances.

Psa 119:107

Psa 119:107I am sorely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to thy word!

Psa 119:108

Psa 119:108Accept my offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me thy ordinances.

Psa 119:109

Psa 119:109I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget thy law.

Psa 119:110

Psa 119:110The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from thy precepts.

Psa 119:111

Psa 119:111Thy testimonies are my heritage for ever; yea, they are the joy of my heart.

Psa 119:112

Psa 119:112I incline my heart to perform thy statutes for ever, to the end.

Psa 119:113

Psa 119:113I hate double-minded men, but I love thy law.

Psa 119:114

Psa 119:114Thou art my hiding place and my shield; I hope in thy word.

Psa 119:115

Psa 119:115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

Psa 119:116

Psa 119:116Uphold me according to thy promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope!

Psa 119:117

Psa 119:117Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for thy statutes continually!

Psa 119:118

Psa 119:118Thou dost spurn all who go astray from thy statutes; yea, their cunning is in vain.

Psa 119:119

Psa 119:119All the wicked of the earth thou dost count as dross; therefore I love thy testimonies.

Psa 119:120

Psa 119:120My flesh trembles for fear of thee, and I am afraid of thy judgments.

Psa 119:121

Psa 119:121I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.

Psa 119:122

Psa 119:122Be surety for thy servant for good; let not the godless oppress me.

Psa 119:123

Psa 119:123My eyes fail with watching for thy salvation, and for the fulfilment of thy righteous promise.

Psa 119:124

Psa 119:124Deal with thy servant according to thy steadfast love, and teach me thy statutes.

Psa 119:125

Psa 119:125I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies!

Psa 119:126

Psa 119:126It is time for the LORD to act, for thy law has been broken.

Psa 119:127

Psa 119:127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, above fine gold.

Psa 119:128

Psa 119:128Therefore I direct my steps by all thy precepts; I hate every false way.

Psa 119:129

Psa 119:129Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.

Psa 119:130

Psa 119:130The unfolding of thy words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.

Psa 119:131

Psa 119:131With open mouth I pant, because I long for thy commandments.

Psa 119:132

Psa 119:132Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is thy wont toward those who love thy name.

Psa 119:133

Psa 119:133Keep steady my steps according to thy promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.

Psa 119:134

Psa 119:134Redeem me from man's oppression, that I may keep thy precepts.

Psa 119:135

Psa 119:135Make thy face shine upon thy servant, and teach me thy statutes.

Psa 119:136

Psa 119:136My eyes shed streams of tears, because men do not keep thy law.

Psa 119:137

Psa 119:137Righteous art thou, O LORD, and right are thy judgments.

Psa 119:138

Psa 119:138Thou hast appointed thy testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.

Psa 119:139

Psa 119:139My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget thy words.

Psa 119:140

Psa 119:140Thy promise is well tried, and thy servant loves it.

Psa 119:141

Psa 119:141I am small and despised, yet I do not forget thy precepts.

Psa 119:142

Psa 119:142Thy righteousness is righteous for ever, and thy law is true.

Psa 119:143

Psa 119:143Trouble and anguish have come upon me, but thy commandments are my delight.

Psa 119:144

Psa 119:144Thy testimonies are righteous for ever; give me understanding that I may live.

Psa 119:145

Psa 119:145With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD! I will keep thy statutes.

Psa 119:146

Psa 119:146I cry to thee; save me, that I may observe thy testimonies.

Psa 119:147

Psa 119:147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in thy words.

Psa 119:148

Psa 119:148My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate upon thy promise.

Psa 119:149

Psa 119:149Hear my voice in thy steadfast love; O LORD, in thy justice preserve my life.

Psa 119:150

Psa 119:150They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from thy law.

Psa 119:151

Psa 119:151But thou art near, O LORD, and all thy commandments are true.

Psa 119:152

Psa 119:152Long have I known from thy testimonies that thou hast founded them for ever.

Psa 119:153

Psa 119:153Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget thy law.

Psa 119:154

Psa 119:154Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to thy promise!

Psa 119:155

Psa 119:155Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek thy statutes.

Psa 119:156

Psa 119:156Great is thy mercy, O LORD; give me life according to thy justice.

Psa 119:157

Psa 119:157Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from thy testimonies.

Psa 119:158

Psa 119:158I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep thy commands.

Psa 119:159

Psa 119:159Consider how I love thy precepts! Preserve my life according to thy steadfast love.

Psa 119:160

Psa 119:160The sum of thy word is truth; and every one of thy righteous ordinances endures for ever.

Psa 119:161

Psa 119:161Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of thy words.

Psa 119:162

Psa 119:162I rejoice at thy word like one who finds great spoil.

Psa 119:163

Psa 119:163I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love thy law.

Psa 119:164

Psa 119:164Seven times a day I praise thee for thy righteous ordinances.

Psa 119:165

Psa 119:165Great peace have those who love thy law; nothing can make them stumble.

Psa 119:166

Psa 119:166I hope for thy salvation, O LORD, and I do thy commandments.

Psa 119:167

Psa 119:167My soul keeps thy testimonies; I love them exceedingly.

Psa 119:168

Psa 119:168I keep thy precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before thee.

Psa 119:169

Psa 119:169Let my cry come before thee, O LORD; give me understanding according to thy word!

Psa 119:170

Psa 119:170Let my supplication come before thee; deliver me according to thy word.

Psa 119:171

Psa 119:171My lips will pour forth praise that thou dost teach me thy statutes.

Psa 119:172

Psa 119:172My tongue will sing of thy word, for all thy commandments are right.

Psa 119:173

Psa 119:173Let thy hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen thy precepts.

Psa 119:174

Psa 119:174I long for thy salvation, O LORD, and thy law is my delight.

Psa 119:175

Psa 119:175Let me live, that I may praise thee, and let thy ordinances help me.

Psa 119:176

Psa 119:176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy commandments.

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