Psalms 119 - NIV Translation

(Psa 119:2 NIV) Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.

(Psa 119:3 NIV) They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways.

(Psa 119:4 NIV) You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.

(Psa 119:5 NIV) Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!

(Psa 119:6 NIV) Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.

(Psa 119:7 NIV) I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.

(Psa 119:8 NIV) I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me.

(Psa 119:9 NIV) How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

(Psa 119:10 NIV) I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.

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

(Psa 119:12 NIV) Praise be to you, O LORD; teach me your decrees.

(Psa 119:13 NIV) With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.

(Psa 119:14 NIV) I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.

(Psa 119:15 NIV) I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.

(Psa 119:16 NIV) I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.

(Psa 119:17 NIV) Do good to your servant, and I will live; I will obey your word.

(Psa 119:18 NIV) Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.

(Psa 119:19 NIV) I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.

(Psa 119:20 NIV) My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.

(Psa 119:21 NIV) You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands.

(Psa 119:22 NIV) Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes.

(Psa 119:23 NIV) Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.

(Psa 119:24 NIV) Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors.

(Psa 119:25 NIV) I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.

(Psa 119:26 NIV) I recounted my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.

(Psa 119:27 NIV) Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders.

(Psa 119:28 NIV) My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.

(Psa 119:29 NIV) Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law.

(Psa 119:30 NIV) I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.

(Psa 119:31 NIV) I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD; do not let me be put to shame.

(Psa 119:32 NIV) I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.

(Psa 119:33 NIV) Teach me, O LORD, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end.

(Psa 119:34 NIV) Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart.

(Psa 119:35 NIV) Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.

(Psa 119:36 NIV) Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.

(Psa 119:37 NIV) Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.

(Psa 119:38 NIV) Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.

(Psa 119:39 NIV) Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.

(Psa 119:40 NIV) How I long for your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness.

(Psa 119:41 NIV) May your unfailing love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise;

(Psa 119:42 NIV) then I will answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word.

(Psa 119:43 NIV) Do not snatch the word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.

(Psa 119:44 NIV) I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.

(Psa 119:45 NIV) I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.

(Psa 119:46 NIV) I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,

(Psa 119:47 NIV) for I delight in your commands because I love them.

(Psa 119:48 NIV) I lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees.

(Psa 119:49 NIV) Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

(Psa 119:50 NIV) My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.

(Psa 119:51 NIV) The arrogant mock me without restraint, but I do not turn from your law.

(Psa 119:52 NIV) I remember your ancient laws, O LORD, and I find comfort in them.

(Psa 119:53 NIV) Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.

(Psa 119:54 NIV) Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.

(Psa 119:55 NIV) In the night I remember your name, O LORD, and I will keep your law.

(Psa 119:56 NIV) This has been my practice: I obey your precepts.

(Psa 119:57 NIV) You are my portion, O LORD; I have promised to obey your words.

(Psa 119:58 NIV) I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.

(Psa 119:59 NIV) I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.

(Psa 119:60 NIV) I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.

(Psa 119:61 NIV) Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.

(Psa 119:62 NIV) At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.

(Psa 119:63 NIV) I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.

(Psa 119:64 NIV) The earth is filled with your love, O LORD; teach me your decrees.

(Psa 119:65 NIV) Do good to your servant according to your word, O LORD.

(Psa 119:66 NIV) Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands.

(Psa 119:67 NIV) Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.

(Psa 119:68 NIV) You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.

(Psa 119:69 NIV) Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.

(Psa 119:70 NIV) Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.

(Psa 119:71 NIV) It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.

(Psa 119:72 NIV) The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

(Psa 119:73 NIV) Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.

(Psa 119:74 NIV) May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.

(Psa 119:75 NIV) I know, O LORD, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

(Psa 119:76 NIV) May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.

(Psa 119:77 NIV) Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.

(Psa 119:78 NIV) May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.

(Psa 119:79 NIV) May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.

(Psa 119:80 NIV) May my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be put to shame.

(Psa 119:81 NIV) My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.

(Psa 119:82 NIV) My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, "When will you comfort me?"

(Psa 119:83 NIV) Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees.

(Psa 119:84 NIV) How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors?

(Psa 119:85 NIV) The arrogant dig pitfalls for me, contrary to your law.

(Psa 119:86 NIV) All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for men persecute me without cause.

(Psa 119:87 NIV) They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.

(Psa 119:88 NIV) Preserve my life according to your love, and I will obey the statutes of your mouth.

(Psa 119:89 NIV) Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.

(Psa 119:90 NIV) Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.

(Psa 119:91 NIV) Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.

(Psa 119:92 NIV) If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

(Psa 119:93 NIV) I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.

(Psa 119:94 NIV) Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.

(Psa 119:95 NIV) The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes.

(Psa 119:96 NIV) To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless.

(Psa 119:97 NIV) Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.

(Psa 119:98 NIV) Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me.

(Psa 119:99 NIV) I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.

(Psa 119:100 NIV) I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.

(Psa 119:101 NIV) I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word.

(Psa 119:102 NIV) I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me.

(Psa 119:103 NIV) How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

(Psa 119:104 NIV) I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path.

(Psa 119:105 NIV) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

(Psa 119:106 NIV) I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.

(Psa 119:107 NIV) I have suffered much; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your word.

(Psa 119:108 NIV) Accept, O LORD, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.

(Psa 119:109 NIV) Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.

(Psa 119:110 NIV) The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts.

(Psa 119:111 NIV) Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.

(Psa 119:112 NIV) My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.

(Psa 119:113 NIV) I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.

(Psa 119:114 NIV) You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

(Psa 119:115 NIV) Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!

(Psa 119:116 NIV) Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.

(Psa 119:117 NIV) Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees.

(Psa 119:118 NIV) You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their deceitfulness is in vain.

(Psa 119:119 NIV) All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes.

(Psa 119:120 NIV) My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws.

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

(Psa 119:122 NIV) Ensure your servant's well-being; let not the arrogant oppress me.

(Psa 119:123 NIV) My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise.

(Psa 119:124 NIV) Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees.

(Psa 119:125 NIV) I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.

(Psa 119:126 NIV) It is time for you to act, O LORD; your law is being broken.

(Psa 119:127 NIV) Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold,

(Psa 119:128 NIV) and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path.

(Psa 119:129 NIV) Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.

(Psa 119:130 NIV) The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

(Psa 119:131 NIV) I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.

(Psa 119:132 NIV) Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

(Psa 119:133 NIV) Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.

(Psa 119:134 NIV) Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may obey your precepts.

(Psa 119:135 NIV) Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees.

(Psa 119:136 NIV) Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.

(Psa 119:137 NIV) Righteous are you, O LORD, and your laws are right.

(Psa 119:138 NIV) The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.

(Psa 119:139 NIV) My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.

(Psa 119:140 NIV) Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

(Psa 119:141 NIV) Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.

(Psa 119:142 NIV) Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.

(Psa 119:143 NIV) Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight.

(Psa 119:144 NIV) Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may live.

(Psa 119:145 NIV) I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD, and I will obey your decrees.

(Psa 119:146 NIV) I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.

(Psa 119:147 NIV) I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.

(Psa 119:148 NIV) My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.

(Psa 119:149 NIV) Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your laws.

(Psa 119:150 NIV) Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law.

(Psa 119:151 NIV) Yet you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true.

(Psa 119:152 NIV) Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever.

(Psa 119:153 NIV) Look upon my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.

(Psa 119:154 NIV) Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.

(Psa 119:155 NIV) Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees.

(Psa 119:156 NIV) Your compassion is great, O LORD; preserve my life according to your laws.

(Psa 119:157 NIV) Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes.

(Psa 119:158 NIV) I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word.

(Psa 119:159 NIV) See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your love.

(Psa 119:160 NIV) All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.

(Psa 119:161 NIV) Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.

(Psa 119:162 NIV) I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.

(Psa 119:163 NIV) I hate and abhor falsehood but I love your law.

(Psa 119:164 NIV) Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.

(Psa 119:165 NIV) Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.

(Psa 119:166 NIV) I wait for your salvation, O LORD, and I follow your commands.

(Psa 119:167 NIV) I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.

(Psa 119:168 NIV) I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you.

(Psa 119:169 NIV) May my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.

(Psa 119:170 NIV) May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.

(Psa 119:171 NIV) May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees.

(Psa 119:172 NIV) May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.

(Psa 119:173 NIV) May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

(Psa 119:174 NIV) I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight.

(Psa 119:175 NIV) Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me.

(Psa 119:176 NIV) I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.