Psalm 119:1–8

1 How happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk according to the Lord’s instruction!

2 Happy are those who keep his decrees and seek him with all their heart.

3 They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways.

4 You have commanded that your precepts be diligently kept.

5 If only my ways were committed to keeping your statutes!

6 Then I would not be ashamed when I think about all your commands.

7 I will praise you with an upright heart when I learn your righteous judgments.

8 I will keep your statutes; never abandon me.

Psalm 119:113–136

113 I hate those who are double-minded, but I love your instruction.

114 You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in your word.

115 Depart from me, you evil ones, so that I may obey my God’s commands.

116 Sustain me as you promised, and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope.

117 Sustain me so that I can be safe and always be concerned about your statutes.

118 You reject all who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is a lie.

119 You remove all the wicked on earth as if they were dross from metal; therefore, I love your decrees.

120 I tremble in awe of you; I fear your judgments.

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

122 Guarantee your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.

123 My eyes grow weary looking for your salvation and for your righteous promise.

124 Deal with your servant based on your faithful love; teach me your statutes.

125 I am your servant; give me understanding so that I may know your decrees.

126 It is time for the Lord to act, for they have violated your instruction.

127 Since I love your commands more than gold, even the purest gold,

128 I carefully follow all your precepts and hate every false way.

129 Your decrees are wondrous; therefore I obey them.

130 The revelation of your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced.

131 I open my mouth and pant because I long for your commands.

132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your practice toward those who love your name.

133 Make my steps steady through your promise; don’t let any sin dominate me.

134 Redeem me from human oppression, and I will keep your precepts.

135 Make your face shine on your servant, and teach me your statutes.

136 My eyes pour out streams of tears because people do not follow your instruction.

Psalm 119:137–168

137 You are righteous, Lord, and your judgments are just.

138 The decrees you issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy.

139 My anger overwhelms me because my foes forget your words.

140 Your word is completely pure, and your servant loves it.

141 I am insignificant and despised, but I do not forget your precepts.

142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your instruction is true.

143 Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but your commands are my delight.

144 Your decrees are righteous forever. Give me understanding, and I will live.

145 I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord. I will obey your statutes.

146 I call to you; save me, and I will keep your decrees.

147 I rise before dawn and cry out for help; I put my hope in your word.

148 I am awake through each watch of the night to meditate on your promise.

149 In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice. Lord, give me life in keeping with your justice.

150 Those who pursue evil plans come near; they are far from your instruction.

151 You are near, Lord, and all your commands are true.

152 Long ago I learned from your decrees that you have established them forever.

153 Consider my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instruction.

154 Champion my cause and redeem me; give me life as you promised.

155 Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not study your statutes.

156 Your compassions are many, Lord; give me life according to your judgments.

157 My persecutors and foes are many. I have not turned from your decrees.

158 I have seen the disloyal and feel disgust because they do not keep your word.

159 Consider how I love your precepts; Lord, give me life according to your faithful love.

160 The entirety of your word is truth, each of your righteous judgments endures forever.

161 Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears only your word.

162 I rejoice over your promise like one who finds vast treasure.

163 I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your instruction.

164 I praise you seven times a day for your righteous judgments.

165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your instruction; nothing makes them stumble.

166 Lord, I hope for your salvation and carry out your commands.

167 I obey your decrees and love them greatly.

168 I obey your precepts and decrees, for all my ways are before you.