The Holy Bible

[119:1] Happy are those whose lives are faultless, who live according to the law of the Lord.

[119:2] Happy are those who follow his commands, who obey him with all their heart.

[119:3] They never do wrong; they walk in the Lord's ways.

[119:4] Lord, you have given us your laws and told us to obey them faithfully.

[119:5] How I hope that I shall be faithful in keeping your instructions!

[119:6] If I pay attention to all your commands, then I will not be put to shame.

[119:7] As I learn your righteous judgments, I will praise you with a pure heart.

[119:8] I will obey your laws; never abandon me!

[119:9] How can young people keep their lives pure? By obeying your commands.

[119:10] With all my heart I try to serve you; keep me from disobeying your commandments.

[119:11] I keep your law in my heart, so that I will not sin against you.

[119:12] I praise you, O Lord; teach me your ways.

[119:13] I will repeat aloud all the laws you have given.

[119:14] I delight in following your commands more than in having great wealth.

[119:15] I study your instructions; I examine your teachings.

[119:16] I take pleasure in your laws; your commands I will not forget.

[119:17] Be good to me, your servant, so that I may live and obey your teachings.

[119:18] Open my eyes, so that I may see the wonderful truths in your law.

[119:19] I am here on earth for just a little while; do not hide your commands from me.

[119:20] My heart aches with longing; I want to know your judgments at all times.

[119:21] You reprimand the proud; cursed are those who disobey your commands.

[119:22] Free me from their insults and scorn, because I have kept your laws.

[119:23] The rulers meet and plot against me, but I will study your teachings.

[119:24] Your instructions give me pleasure; they are my advisers.

[119:25] I lie defeated in the dust; revive me, as you have promised.

[119:26] I confessed all I have done, and you answered me; teach me your ways.

[119:27] Help me to understand your laws, and I will meditate on your wonderful teachings.

[119:28] I am overcome by sorrow; strengthen me, as you have promised.

[119:29] Keep me from going the wrong way, and in your goodness teach me your law.

[119:30] I have chosen to be obedient; I have paid attention to your judgments.

[119:31] I have followed your instructions, Lord; don't let me be put to shame.

[119:32] I will eagerly obey your commands, because you will give me more understanding.

[119:33] Teach me, Lord, the meaning of your laws, and I will obey them at all times.

[119:34] Explain your law to me, and I will obey it; I will keep it with all my heart.

[119:35] Keep me obedient to your commandments, because in them I find happiness.

[119:36] Give me the desire to obey your laws rather than to get rich.

[119:37] Keep me from paying attention to what is worthless; be good to me, as you have promised.

[119:38] Keep your promise to me, your servant— the promise you make to those who obey you.

[119:39] Save me from the insults I fear; how wonderful are your judgments!

[119:40] I want to obey your commands; give me new life, for you are righteous.

[119:41] Show me how much you love me, Lord, and save me according to your promise.

[119:42] Then I can answer those who insult me because I trust in your word.

[119:43] Enable me to speak the truth at all times, because my hope is in your judgments.

[119:44] I will always obey your law, forever and ever.

[119:45] I will live in perfect freedom, because I try to obey your teachings.

[119:46] I will announce your commands to kings and I will not be ashamed.

[119:47] I find pleasure in obeying your commands, because I love them.

[119:48] I respect and love your commandments; I will meditate on your instructions.

[119:49] Remember your promise to me, your servant; it has given me hope.

[119:50] Even in my suffering I was comforted because your promise gave me life.

[119:51] The proud are always scornful of me, but I have not departed from your law.

[119:52] I remember your judgments of long ago, and they bring me comfort, O Lord.

[119:53] When I see the wicked breaking your law, I am filled with anger.

[119:54] During my brief earthly life I compose songs about your commands.

[119:55] In the night I remember you, Lord, and I think about your law.

[119:56] I find my happiness in obeying your commands.

[119:57] You are all I want, O Lord; I promise to obey your laws.

[119:58] I ask you with all my heart to have mercy on me, as you have promised!

[119:59] I have considered my conduct, and I promise to follow your instructions.

[119:60] Without delay I hurry to obey your commands.

[119:61] The wicked have laid a trap for me, but I do not forget your law.

[119:62] In the middle of the night I wake up to praise you for your righteous judgments.

[119:63] I am a friend of all who serve you, of all who obey your laws.

[119:64] Lord, the earth is full of your constant love; teach me your commandments.

[119:65] You have kept your promise, Lord, and you are good to me, your servant.

[119:66] Give me wisdom and knowledge, because I trust in your commands.

[119:67] Before you punished me, I used to go wrong, but now I obey your word.

[119:68] How good you are—how kind! Teach me your commands.

[119:69] The proud have told lies about me, but with all my heart I obey your instructions.

[119:70] They have no understanding, but I find pleasure in your law.

[119:71] My punishment was good for me, because it made me learn your commands.

[119:72] The law that you gave means more to me than all the money in the world.

[119:73] You created me, and you keep me safe; give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws.

[119:74] Those who honor you will be glad when they see me, because I trust in your promise.

[119:75] I know that your judgments are righteous, Lord, and that you punished me because you are faithful.

[119:76] Let your constant love comfort me, as you have promised me, your servant.

[119:77] Have mercy on me, and I will live because I take pleasure in your law.

[119:78] May the proud be ashamed for falsely accusing me; as for me, I will meditate on your instructions.

[119:79] May those who honor you come to me— all those who know your commands.

[119:80] May I perfectly obey your commandments and be spared the shame of defeat.