Psalms 119 : 1 (NLT)
Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD.
Psalms 119 : 2 (NLT)
Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.
Psalms 119 : 3 (NLT)
They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.
Psalms 119 : 4 (NLT)
You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.
Psalms 119 : 5 (NLT)
Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!
Psalms 119 : 6 (NLT)
Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.
Psalms 119 : 7 (NLT)
As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!
Psalms 119 : 8 (NLT)
I will obey your decrees. Please don't give up on me! Beth
Psalms 119 : 9 (NLT)
How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.
Psalms 119 : 10 (NLT)
I have tried hard to find you-- don't let me wander from your commands.
Psalms 119 : 11 (NLT)
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Psalms 119 : 12 (NLT)
I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees.
Psalms 119 : 13 (NLT)
I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us.
Psalms 119 : 14 (NLT)
I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.
Psalms 119 : 15 (NLT)
I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.
Psalms 119 : 16 (NLT)
I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Gimel
Psalms 119 : 17 (NLT)
Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word.
Psalms 119 : 18 (NLT)
Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.
Psalms 119 : 19 (NLT)
I am only a foreigner in the land. Don't hide your commands from me!
Psalms 119 : 20 (NLT)
I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations.
Psalms 119 : 21 (NLT)
You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed.
Psalms 119 : 22 (NLT)
Don't let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws.
Psalms 119 : 23 (NLT)
Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees.
Psalms 119 : 24 (NLT)
Your laws please me; they give me wise advice. Daleth
Psalms 119 : 25 (NLT)
I lie in the dust; revive me by your word.
Psalms 119 : 26 (NLT)
I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees.
Psalms 119 : 27 (NLT)
Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.
Psalms 119 : 28 (NLT)
I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word.
Psalms 119 : 29 (NLT)
Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.
Psalms 119 : 30 (NLT)
I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations.
Psalms 119 : 31 (NLT)
I cling to your laws. LORD, don't let me be put to shame!
Psalms 119 : 32 (NLT)
I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding. He
Psalms 119 : 33 (NLT)
Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them to the end.
Psalms 119 : 34 (NLT)
Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.
Psalms 119 : 35 (NLT)
Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.
Psalms 119 : 36 (NLT)
Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!
Psalms 119 : 37 (NLT)
Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.
Psalms 119 : 38 (NLT)
Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you.
Psalms 119 : 39 (NLT)
Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good.
Psalms 119 : 40 (NLT)
I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. Waw
Psalms 119 : 41 (NLT)
LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me.
Psalms 119 : 42 (NLT)
Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.
Psalms 119 : 43 (NLT)
Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope.
Psalms 119 : 44 (NLT)
I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever.
Psalms 119 : 45 (NLT)
I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.
Psalms 119 : 46 (NLT)
I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed.
Psalms 119 : 47 (NLT)
How I delight in your commands! How I love them!
Psalms 119 : 48 (NLT)
I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. Zayin
Psalms 119 : 49 (NLT)
Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope.
Psalms 119 : 50 (NLT)
Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.
Psalms 119 : 51 (NLT)
The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions.
Psalms 119 : 52 (NLT)
I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me.
Psalms 119 : 53 (NLT)
I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions.
Psalms 119 : 54 (NLT)
Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived.
Psalms 119 : 55 (NLT)
I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions.
Psalms 119 : 56 (NLT)
This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. Heth
Psalms 119 : 57 (NLT)
LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words!
Psalms 119 : 58 (NLT)
With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised.
Psalms 119 : 59 (NLT)
I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.
Psalms 119 : 60 (NLT)
I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands.
Psalms 119 : 61 (NLT)
Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.
Psalms 119 : 62 (NLT)
I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations.
Psalms 119 : 63 (NLT)
I am a friend to anyone who fears you-- anyone who obeys your commandments.
Psalms 119 : 64 (NLT)
O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees. Teth
Psalms 119 : 65 (NLT)
You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised.
Psalms 119 : 66 (NLT)
I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge.
Psalms 119 : 67 (NLT)
I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.
Psalms 119 : 68 (NLT)
You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees.
Psalms 119 : 69 (NLT)
Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.
Psalms 119 : 70 (NLT)
Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions.
Psalms 119 : 71 (NLT)
My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.
Psalms 119 : 72 (NLT)
Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Yodh
Psalms 119 : 73 (NLT)
You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.
Psalms 119 : 74 (NLT)
May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word.
Psalms 119 : 75 (NLT)
I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it.
Psalms 119 : 76 (NLT)
Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.
Psalms 119 : 77 (NLT)
Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight.
Psalms 119 : 78 (NLT)
Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.
Psalms 119 : 79 (NLT)
Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws.
Psalms 119 : 80 (NLT)
May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed. Kaph
Psalms 119 : 81 (NLT)
I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word.
Psalms 119 : 82 (NLT)
My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me?
Psalms 119 : 83 (NLT)
I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.
Psalms 119 : 84 (NLT)
How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me?
Psalms 119 : 85 (NLT)
These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me.
Psalms 119 : 86 (NLT)
All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.
Psalms 119 : 87 (NLT)
They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments.
Psalms 119 : 88 (NLT)
In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. Lamedh
Psalms 119 : 89 (NLT)
Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven.
Psalms 119 : 90 (NLT)
Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created.
Psalms 119 : 91 (NLT)
Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans.
Psalms 119 : 92 (NLT)
If your instructions hadn't sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery.
Psalms 119 : 93 (NLT)
I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life.
Psalms 119 : 94 (NLT)
I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.
Psalms 119 : 95 (NLT)
Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.
Psalms 119 : 96 (NLT)
Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit. Mem
Psalms 119 : 97 (NLT)
Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long.
Psalms 119 : 98 (NLT)
Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.
Psalms 119 : 99 (NLT)
Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws.
Psalms 119 : 100 (NLT)
I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments.
Psalms 119 : 101 (NLT)
I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word.
Psalms 119 : 102 (NLT)
I haven't turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well.
Psalms 119 : 103 (NLT)
How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.
Psalms 119 : 104 (NLT)
Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life. Nun
Psalms 119 : 105 (NLT)
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
Psalms 119 : 106 (NLT)
I've promised it once, and I'll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations.
Psalms 119 : 107 (NLT)
I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised.
Psalms 119 : 108 (NLT)
LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations.
Psalms 119 : 109 (NLT)
My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions.
Psalms 119 : 110 (NLT)
The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments.
Psalms 119 : 111 (NLT)
Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart's delight.
Psalms 119 : 112 (NLT)
I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. Samekh
Psalms 119 : 113 (NLT)
I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions.
Psalms 119 : 114 (NLT)
You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.
Psalms 119 : 115 (NLT)
Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God.
Psalms 119 : 116 (NLT)
LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed.
Psalms 119 : 117 (NLT)
Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees.
Psalms 119 : 118 (NLT)
But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves.
Psalms 119 : 119 (NLT)
You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws!
Psalms 119 : 120 (NLT)
I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations. Ayin
Psalms 119 : 121 (NLT)
Don't leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right.
Psalms 119 : 122 (NLT)
Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don't let the arrogant oppress me!
Psalms 119 : 123 (NLT)
My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.
Psalms 119 : 124 (NLT)
I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees.
Psalms 119 : 125 (NLT)
Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.
Psalms 119 : 126 (NLT)
LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions.
Psalms 119 : 127 (NLT)
Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.
Psalms 119 : 128 (NLT)
Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. Pe
Psalms 119 : 129 (NLT)
Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them!
Psalms 119 : 130 (NLT)
The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.
Psalms 119 : 131 (NLT)
I pant with expectation, longing for your commands.
Psalms 119 : 132 (NLT)
Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name.
Psalms 119 : 133 (NLT)
Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil.
Psalms 119 : 134 (NLT)
Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments.
Psalms 119 : 135 (NLT)
Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees.
Psalms 119 : 136 (NLT)
Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. Tsadhe
Psalms 119 : 137 (NLT)
O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair.
Psalms 119 : 138 (NLT)
Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy.
Psalms 119 : 139 (NLT)
I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words.
Psalms 119 : 140 (NLT)
Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.
Psalms 119 : 141 (NLT)
I am insignificant and despised, but I don't forget your commandments.
Psalms 119 : 142 (NLT)
Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true.
Psalms 119 : 143 (NLT)
As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.
Psalms 119 : 144 (NLT)
Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Qoph
Psalms 119 : 145 (NLT)
I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees.
Psalms 119 : 146 (NLT)
I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws.
Psalms 119 : 147 (NLT)
I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.
Psalms 119 : 148 (NLT)
I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.
Psalms 119 : 149 (NLT)
In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations.
Psalms 119 : 150 (NLT)
Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions.
Psalms 119 : 151 (NLT)
But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true.
Psalms 119 : 152 (NLT)
I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. Resh
Psalms 119 : 153 (NLT)
Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions.
Psalms 119 : 154 (NLT)
Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised.
Psalms 119 : 155 (NLT)
The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees.
Psalms 119 : 156 (NLT)
LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations.
Psalms 119 : 157 (NLT)
Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws.
Psalms 119 : 158 (NLT)
Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word.
Psalms 119 : 159 (NLT)
See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love.
Psalms 119 : 160 (NLT)
The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. Shin
Psalms 119 : 161 (NLT)
Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word.
Psalms 119 : 162 (NLT)
I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.
Psalms 119 : 163 (NLT)
I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions.
Psalms 119 : 164 (NLT)
I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.
Psalms 119 : 165 (NLT)
Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.
Psalms 119 : 166 (NLT)
I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands.
Psalms 119 : 167 (NLT)
I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much.
Psalms 119 : 168 (NLT)
Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. Taw
Psalms 119 : 169 (NLT)
O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised.
Psalms 119 : 170 (NLT)
Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised.
Psalms 119 : 171 (NLT)
Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees.
Psalms 119 : 172 (NLT)
Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right.
Psalms 119 : 173 (NLT)
Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments.
Psalms 119 : 174 (NLT)
O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight.
Psalms 119 : 175 (NLT)
Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me.
Psalms 119 : 176 (NLT)
I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands. A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
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