Psalm 119:1-32

Christian Standard Bible

¹ How^[a] happy are those whose way is blameless,^(A)
who walk according to the Lord’s instruction!^(B)
2 Happy are those who keep his decrees^(C)
and seek him with all their heart.^(D)
3 They do nothing wrong;^(E)
they walk in his ways.
⁴ You have commanded that your precepts^(F)
be diligently kept.
⁵ If only my ways were committed
to keeping your statutes!^(G)
6 Then I would not be ashamed^(H)
when I think about all your commands.
⁷ I will praise you with an upright heart^(I)
when I learn your righteous judgments.
⁸ I will keep your statutes;
never abandon me.^(J)

⁹ How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping your^[b] word.^(K)
10 I have sought you with all my heart;^(L)
don’t let me wander from your commands.^(M)
11 I have treasured your word in my heart^(N)
so that I may not sin against you.
¹² Lord, may you be blessed;
teach me your statutes.^(O)
13 With my lips I proclaim
all the judgments from your mouth.^(P)
14 I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees^(Q)
as much as in all riches.
¹⁵ I will meditate on your precepts^(R)
and think about your ways.^(S)
16 I will delight in your statutes;^(T)
I will not forget your word.

¹⁷ Deal generously with your servant^(U)
so that I might live;
then I will keep your word.
¹⁸ Open my eyes so that I may contemplate
wondrous things from your instruction.
¹⁹ I am a resident alien on earth;^(V)
do not hide your commands from me.
²⁰ I am continually overcome
with longing for your judgments.^(W)
21 You rebuke the arrogant,
the ones under a curse,^(X)
who wander from your commands.^(Y)
22 Take insult and contempt away from me,^(Z)
for I have kept your decrees.
²³ Though princes sit together speaking against me,^(AA)
your servant will think about your statutes;^(AB)
24 your decrees are my delight
and my counselors.^(AC)

²⁵ My life is down in the dust;^(AD)
give me life^(AE) through your word.
²⁶ I told you about my life,
and you answered me;
teach me your statutes.^(AF)
27 Help me understand
the meaning of your precepts
so that I can meditate on your wonders.^(AG)
28 I am weary^[c] from grief;
strengthen me through your word.^(AH)
29 Keep me from the way of deceit
and graciously give me your instruction.
³⁰ I have chosen the way of truth;
I have set your ordinances before me.^(AI)
31 I cling to your decrees;
Lord, do not put me to shame.^(AJ)
32 I pursue the way of your commands,
for you broaden my understanding.^[d](AK)