Psalm 119:169-176
New American Standard Bible
Tav
169 Let my (A)cry [a]come before You, Lord;
(B)Give me understanding (C)according to Your word.
170 Let my (D)pleading come before You;
(E)Save me according to Your [b]word.
171 Let my (F)lips pour out praise,
For You (G)teach me Your statutes.
172 Let my (H)tongue sing about Your [c]word,
For all Your (I)commandments are righteousness.
173 Let Your (J)hand be [d]ready to help me,
For I have (K)chosen Your precepts.
174 I (L)long for Your salvation, Lord,
And Your Law is my (M)delight.
175 Let my (N)soul live that it may praise You,
And let Your ordinances help me.
176 I have (O)wandered about like a lost sheep; search for Your servant,
For I do (P)not forget Your commandments.
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:169 Lit come near before
- Psalm 119:170 Or promise
- Psalm 119:172 Or promise
- Psalm 119:173 Lit to help me
Psalm 119:169-176
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
169 Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
give me understanding according to your word.(A)
170 Let my supplication come before you;
deliver me according to your promise.(B)
171 My lips will pour forth praise,
because you teach me your statutes.(C)
172 My tongue will sing of your promise,
for all your commandments are right.
173 Let your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen your precepts.(D)
174 I long for your salvation, O Lord,
and your law is my delight.
175 Let me live that I may praise you,
and let your ordinances help me.(E)
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek out your servant,
for I do not forget your commandments.(F)
Psalm 119:169-176
The Message
169-176 Let my cry come right into your presence, God;
provide me with the insight that comes only from your Word.
Give my request your personal attention,
rescue me on the terms of your promise.
Let praise cascade off my lips;
after all, you’ve taught me the truth about life!
And let your promises ring from my tongue;
every order you’ve given is right.
Put your hand out and steady me
since I’ve chosen to live by your counsel.
I’m homesick, God, for your salvation;
I love it when you show yourself!
Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well,
use your decrees to put iron in my soul.
And should I wander off like a lost sheep—seek me!
I’ll recognize the sound of your voice.
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