Psalm 119:1-18

Good News Translation

119 Happy are those whose lives are faultless,
    who live according to the law of the Lord.
² Happy are those who follow his commands,
    who obey him with all their heart.
³ They never do wrong;
    they walk in the Lord's ways.
⁴ Lord, you have given us your laws
    and told us to obey them faithfully.
⁵ How I hope that I shall be faithful
    in keeping your instructions!
⁶ If I pay attention to all your commands,
    then I will not be put to shame.
⁷ As I learn your righteous judgments,
    I will praise you with a pure heart.
⁸ I will obey your laws;
    never abandon me!

⁹ How can young people keep their lives pure?
    By obeying your commands.
¹⁰ With all my heart I try to serve you;
    keep me from disobeying your commandments.
¹¹ I keep your law in my heart,
    so that I will not sin against you.
¹² I praise you, O Lord;
    teach me your ways.
¹³ I will repeat aloud
    all the laws you have given.
¹⁴ I delight in following your commands
    more than in having great wealth.
¹⁵ I study your instructions;
    I examine your teachings.
¹⁶ I take pleasure in your laws;
    your commands I will not forget.

¹⁷ Be good to me, your servant,
    so that I may live and obey your teachings.
¹⁸ Open my eyes, so that I may see
    the wonderful truths in your law.