2 Timothy 1-4

New International Version

1 Paul, an apostle^(A) of Christ Jesus by the will of God,^(B) in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,^(C)

²To Timothy,^(D) my dear son:^(E)

Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.^(F)

Thanksgiving

³I thank God,^(G) whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience,^(H) as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.^(I) ⁴Recalling your tears,^(J) I long to see you,^(K) so that I may be filled with joy. ⁵I am reminded of your sincere faith,^(L) which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice^(M) and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

Appeal for Loyalty to Paul and the Gospel

⁶For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.^(N) ⁷For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,^(O) but gives us power,^(P) love and self-discipline. ⁸So do not be ashamed^(Q) of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner.^(R) Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel,^(S) by the power of God. ⁹He has saved^(T) us and called^(U) us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done^(V) but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, ¹⁰but it has now been revealed^(W) through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus,^(X) who has destroyed death^(Y) and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. ¹¹And of this gospel^(Z) I was appointed^(AA) a herald and an apostle and a teacher.^(AB) ¹²That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame,^(AC) because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard^(AD) what I have entrusted to him until that day.^(AE)

¹³What you heard from me,^(AF) keep^(AG) as the pattern^(AH) of sound teaching,^(AI) with faith and love in Christ Jesus.^(AJ) ¹⁴Guard^(AK) the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.^(AL)

Examples of Disloyalty and Loyalty

¹⁵You know that everyone in the province of Asia^(AM) has deserted me,^(AN) including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

¹⁶May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus,^(AO) because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed^(AP) of my chains.^(AQ) ¹⁷On the contrary, when he was in Rome, he searched hard for me until he found me. ¹⁸May the Lord grant that he will find mercy from the Lord on that day!^(AR) You know very well in how many ways he helped me^(AS) in Ephesus.^(AT)

The Appeal Renewed

2 You then, my son,^(AU) be strong^(AV) in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. ²And the things you have heard me say^(AW) in the presence of many witnesses^(AX) entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. ³Join with me in suffering,^(AY) like a good soldier^(AZ) of Christ Jesus. ⁴No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. ⁵Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown^(BA) except by competing according to the rules. ⁶The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.^(BB) ⁷Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

⁸Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,^(BC) descended from David.^(BD) This is my gospel,^(BE) ⁹for which I am suffering^(BF) even to the point of being chained^(BG) like a criminal. But God’s word^(BH) is not chained. ¹⁰Therefore I endure everything^(BI) for the sake of the elect,^(BJ) that they too may obtain the salvation^(BK) that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.^(BL)

¹¹Here is a trustworthy saying:^(BM)

If we died with him,
    we will also live with him;^(BN)
¹²if we endure,
    we will also reign with him.^(BO)
If we disown him,
    he will also disown us;^(BP)
¹³if we are faithless,
    he remains faithful,^(BQ)
    for he cannot disown himself.

Dealing With False Teachers

¹⁴Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words;^(BR) it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. ¹⁵Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.^(BS) ¹⁶Avoid godless chatter,^(BT) because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. ¹⁷Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus^(BU) and Philetus, ¹⁸who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place,^(BV) and they destroy the faith of some.^(BW) ¹⁹Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm,^(BX) sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,”^(BY) and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord^(BZ) must turn away from wickedness.”

²⁰In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use.^(CA) ²¹Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.^(CB)

²²Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love^(CC) and peace, along with those who call on the Lord^(CD) out of a pure heart.^(CE) ²³Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.^(CF) ²⁴And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.^(CG) ²⁵Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,^(CH) ²⁶and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil,^(CI) who has taken them captive to do his will.

3 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days.^(CJ) ²People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money,^(CK) boastful, proud,^(CL) abusive,^(CM) disobedient to their parents,^(CN) ungrateful, unholy, ³without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, ⁴treacherous,^(CO) rash, conceited,^(CP) lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— ⁵having a form of godliness^(CQ) but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.^(CR)

⁶They are the kind who worm their way^(CS) into homes and gain control over gullible women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, ⁷always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth.^(CT) ⁸Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses,^(CU) so also these teachers oppose^(CV) the truth. They are men of depraved minds,^(CW) who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected. ⁹But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men,^(CX) their folly will be clear to everyone.

A Final Charge to Timothy

¹⁰You, however, know all about my teaching,^(CY) my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, ¹¹persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch,^(CZ) Iconium^(DA) and Lystra,^(DB) the persecutions I endured.^(DC) Yet the Lord rescued^(DD) me from all of them.^(DE) ¹²In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,^(DF) ¹³while evildoers and impostors will go from bad to worse,^(DG) deceiving and being deceived.^(DH) ¹⁴But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it,^(DI) ¹⁵and how from infancy^(DJ) you have known the Holy Scriptures,^(DK) which are able to make you wise^(DL) for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. ¹⁶All Scripture is God-breathed^(DM) and is useful for teaching,^(DN) rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,^(DO) ¹⁷so that the servant of God^[a]^(DP) may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.^(DQ)

4 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead,^(DR) and in view of his appearing^(DS) and his kingdom, I give you this charge:^(DT) ²Preach^(DU) the word;^(DV) be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke^(DW) and encourage^(DX)—with great patience and careful instruction. ³For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine.^(DY) Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.^(DZ) ⁴They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.^(EA) ⁵But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship,^(EB) do the work of an evangelist,^(EC) discharge all the duties of your ministry.

⁶For I am already being poured out like a drink offering,^(ED) and the time for my departure is near.^(EE) ⁷I have fought the good fight,^(EF) I have finished the race,^(EG) I have kept the faith. ⁸Now there is in store for me^(EH) the crown of righteousness,^(EI) which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day^(EJ)—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.^(EK)

Personal Remarks

⁹Do your best to come to me quickly,^(EL) ¹⁰for Demas,^(EM) because he loved this world,^(EN) has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.^(EO) Crescens has gone to Galatia,^(EP) and Titus^(EQ) to Dalmatia. ¹¹Only Luke^(ER) is with me.^(ES) Get Mark^(ET) and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry. ¹²I sent Tychicus^(EU) to Ephesus.^(EV) ¹³When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas,^(EW) and my scrolls, especially the parchments.

¹⁴Alexander^(EX) the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him for what he has done.^(EY) ¹⁵You too should be on your guard against him, because he strongly opposed our message.

¹⁶At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.^(EZ) ¹⁷But the Lord stood at my side^(FA) and gave me strength,^(FB) so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it.^(FC) And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth.^(FD) ¹⁸The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack^(FE) and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom.^(FF) To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.^(FG)

Final Greetings

¹⁹Greet Priscilla^[b] and Aquila^(FH) and the household of Onesiphorus.^(FI) ²⁰Erastus^(FJ) stayed in Corinth, and I left Trophimus^(FK) sick in Miletus.^(FL) ²¹Do your best to get here before winter.^(FM) Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia and all the brothers and sisters.^[c]

²²The Lord be with your spirit.^(FN) Grace be with you all.^(FO)

Footnotes

2 Timothy 3:17 Or that you, a man of God,
2 Timothy 4:19 Greek Prisca, a variant of Priscilla
2 Timothy 4:21 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.

Psalm 119

New International Version

Psalm 119^[a]

א Aleph

¹Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,^(A)
    who walk^(B) according to the law of the Lord.^(C)
²Blessed^(D) are those who keep his statutes^(E)
    and seek him^(F) with all their heart—^(G)
³they do no wrong^(H)
    but follow his ways.^(I)
⁴You have laid down precepts^(J)
    that are to be fully obeyed.^(K)
⁵Oh, that my ways were steadfast
    in obeying your decrees!^(L)
⁶Then I would not be put to shame^(M)
    when I consider all your commands.^(N)
⁷I will praise you with an upright heart
    as I learn your righteous laws.^(O)
⁸I will obey your decrees;
    do not utterly forsake me.^(P)

ב Beth

⁹How can a young person stay on the path of purity?^(Q)
    By living according to your word.^(R)
¹⁰I seek you with all my heart;^(S)
    do not let me stray from your commands.^(T)
¹¹I have hidden your word in my heart^(U)
    that I might not sin^(V) against you.
¹²Praise be^(W) to you, Lord;
    teach me^(X) your decrees.^(Y)
¹³With my lips I recount
    all the laws that come from your mouth.^(Z)
¹⁴I rejoice in following your statutes^(AA)
    as one rejoices in great riches.
¹⁵I meditate on your precepts^(AB)
    and consider your ways.
¹⁶I delight^(AC) in your decrees;
    I will not neglect your word.

ג Gimel

¹⁷Be good to your servant^(AD) while I live,
    that I may obey your word.^(AE)
¹⁸Open my eyes that I may see
    wonderful things in your law.
¹⁹I am a stranger on earth;^(AF)
    do not hide your commands from me.
²⁰My soul is consumed^(AG) with longing
    for your laws^(AH) at all times.
²¹You rebuke the arrogant,^(AI) who are accursed,^(AJ)
    those who stray^(AK) from your commands.
²²Remove from me their scorn^(AL) and contempt,
    for I keep your statutes.^(AM)
²³Though rulers sit together and slander me,
    your servant will meditate on your decrees.
²⁴Your statutes are my delight;
    they are my counselors.

ד Daleth

²⁵I am laid low in the dust;^(AN)
    preserve my life^(AO) according to your word.^(AP)
²⁶I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
    teach me your decrees.^(AQ)
²⁷Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
    that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.^(AR)
²⁸My soul is weary with sorrow;^(AS)
    strengthen me^(AT) according to your word.^(AU)
²⁹Keep me from deceitful ways;^(AV)
    be gracious to me^(AW) and teach me your law.
³⁰I have chosen^(AX) the way of faithfulness;^(AY)
    I have set my heart^(AZ) on your laws.
³¹I hold fast^(BA) to your statutes, Lord;
    do not let me be put to shame.
³²I run in the path of your commands,
    for you have broadened my understanding.

ה He

³³Teach me,^(BB) Lord, the way of your decrees,
    that I may follow it to the end.^[b]
³⁴Give me understanding,^(BC) so that I may keep your law^(BD)
    and obey it with all my heart.^(BE)
³⁵Direct me^(BF) in the path of your commands,^(BG)
    for there I find delight.^(BH)
³⁶Turn my heart^(BI) toward your statutes
    and not toward selfish gain.^(BJ)
³⁷Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
    preserve my life^(BK) according to your word.^[c]^(BL)
³⁸Fulfill your promise^(BM) to your servant,
    so that you may be feared.
³⁹Take away the disgrace^(BN) I dread,
    for your laws are good.
⁴⁰How I long^(BO) for your precepts!
    In your righteousness preserve my life.^(BP)

ו Waw

⁴¹May your unfailing love^(BQ) come to me, Lord,
    your salvation, according to your promise;^(BR)
⁴²then I can answer^(BS) anyone who taunts me,^(BT)
    for I trust in your word.
⁴³Never take your word of truth from my mouth,^(BU)
    for I have put my hope^(BV) in your laws.
⁴⁴I will always obey your law,^(BW)
    for ever and ever.
⁴⁵I will walk about in freedom,
    for I have sought out your precepts.^(BX)
⁴⁶I will speak of your statutes before kings^(BY)
    and will not be put to shame,^(BZ)
⁴⁷for I delight^(CA) in your commands
    because I love them.^(CB)
⁴⁸I reach out for your commands, which I love,
    that I may meditate^(CC) on your decrees.

ז Zayin

⁴⁹Remember your word^(CD) to your servant,
    for you have given me hope.^(CE)
⁵⁰My comfort in my suffering is this:
    Your promise preserves my life.^(CF)
⁵¹The arrogant mock me^(CG) unmercifully,
    but I do not turn^(CH) from your law.
⁵²I remember,^(CI) Lord, your ancient laws,
    and I find comfort in them.
⁵³Indignation grips me^(CJ) because of the wicked,
    who have forsaken your law.^(CK)
⁵⁴Your decrees are the theme of my song^(CL)
    wherever I lodge.
⁵⁵In the night, Lord, I remember^(CM) your name,
    that I may keep your law.^(CN)
⁵⁶This has been my practice:
    I obey your precepts.^(CO)

ח Heth

⁵⁷You are my portion,^(CP) Lord;
    I have promised to obey your words.^(CQ)
⁵⁸I have sought^(CR) your face with all my heart;
    be gracious to me^(CS) according to your promise.^(CT)
⁵⁹I have considered my ways^(CU)
    and have turned my steps to your statutes.
⁶⁰I will hasten and not delay
    to obey your commands.^(CV)
⁶¹Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
    I will not forget^(CW) your law.
⁶²At midnight^(CX) I rise to give you thanks
    for your righteous laws.^(CY)
⁶³I am a friend to all who fear you,^(CZ)
    to all who follow your precepts.^(DA)
⁶⁴The earth is filled with your love,^(DB) Lord;
    teach me your decrees.^(DC)

ט Teth

⁶⁵Do good^(DD) to your servant
    according to your word,^(DE) Lord.
⁶⁶Teach me knowledge^(DF) and good judgment,
    for I trust your commands.
⁶⁷Before I was afflicted^(DG) I went astray,^(DH)
    but now I obey your word.^(DI)
⁶⁸You are good,^(DJ) and what you do is good;
    teach me your decrees.^(DK)
⁶⁹Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,^(DL)
    I keep your precepts with all my heart.
⁷⁰Their hearts are callous^(DM) and unfeeling,
    but I delight in your law.
⁷¹It was good for me to be afflicted^(DN)
    so that I might learn your decrees.
⁷²The law from your mouth is more precious to me
    than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.^(DO)

י Yodh

⁷³Your hands made me^(DP) and formed me;
    give me understanding to learn your commands.
⁷⁴May those who fear you rejoice^(DQ) when they see me,
    for I have put my hope in your word.^(DR)
⁷⁵I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,^(DS)
    and that in faithfulness^(DT) you have afflicted me.
⁷⁶May your unfailing love^(DU) be my comfort,
    according to your promise^(DV) to your servant.
⁷⁷Let your compassion^(DW) come to me that I may live,
    for your law is my delight.^(DX)
⁷⁸May the arrogant^(DY) be put to shame for wronging me without cause;^(DZ)
    but I will meditate on your precepts.
⁷⁹May those who fear you turn to me,
    those who understand your statutes.^(EA)
⁸⁰May I wholeheartedly follow^(EB) your decrees,^(EC)
    that I may not be put to shame.^(ED)

כ Kaph

⁸¹My soul faints^(EE) with longing for your salvation,^(EF)
    but I have put my hope^(EG) in your word.
⁸²My eyes fail,^(EH) looking for your promise;^(EI)
    I say, “When will you comfort me?”
⁸³Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
    I do not forget^(EJ) your decrees.
⁸⁴How long^(EK) must your servant wait?
    When will you punish my persecutors?^(EL)
⁸⁵The arrogant^(EM) dig pits^(EN) to trap me,
    contrary to your law.
⁸⁶All your commands are trustworthy;^(EO)
    help me,^(EP) for I am being persecuted^(EQ) without cause.^(ER)
⁸⁷They almost wiped me from the earth,
    but I have not forsaken^(ES) your precepts.
⁸⁸In your unfailing love^(ET) preserve my life,^(EU)
    that I may obey the statutes^(EV) of your mouth.

ל Lamedh

⁸⁹Your word, Lord, is eternal;^(EW)
    it stands firm in the heavens.
⁹⁰Your faithfulness^(EX) continues through all generations;^(EY)
    you established the earth, and it endures.^(EZ)
⁹¹Your laws endure^(FA) to this day,
    for all things serve you.^(FB)
⁹²If your law had not been my delight,^(FC)
    I would have perished in my affliction.^(FD)
⁹³I will never forget^(FE) your precepts,
    for by them you have preserved my life.^(FF)
⁹⁴Save me,^(FG) for I am yours;
    I have sought out your precepts.^(FH)
⁹⁵The wicked are waiting to destroy me,^(FI)
    but I will ponder your statutes.^(FJ)
⁹⁶To all perfection I see a limit,
    but your commands are boundless.^(FK)

מ Mem

⁹⁷Oh, how I love your law!^(FL)
    I meditate^(FM) on it all day long.
⁹⁸Your commands are always with me
    and make me wiser^(FN) than my enemies.
⁹⁹I have more insight than all my teachers,
    for I meditate on your statutes.^(FO)
¹⁰⁰I have more understanding than the elders,
    for I obey your precepts.^(FP)
¹⁰¹I have kept my feet^(FQ) from every evil path
    so that I might obey your word.^(FR)
¹⁰²I have not departed from your laws,^(FS)
    for you yourself have taught^(FT) me.
¹⁰³How sweet are your words to my taste,
    sweeter than honey^(FU) to my mouth!^(FV)
¹⁰⁴I gain understanding^(FW) from your precepts;
    therefore I hate every wrong path.^(FX)

נ Nun

¹⁰⁵Your word is a lamp^(FY) for my feet,
    a light^(FZ) on my path.
¹⁰⁶I have taken an oath^(GA) and confirmed it,
    that I will follow your righteous laws.^(GB)
¹⁰⁷I have suffered much;
    preserve my life,^(GC) Lord, according to your word.
¹⁰⁸Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,^(GD)
    and teach me your laws.^(GE)
¹⁰⁹Though I constantly take my life in my hands,^(GF)
    I will not forget^(GG) your law.
¹¹⁰The wicked have set a snare^(GH) for me,
    but I have not strayed^(GI) from your precepts.
¹¹¹Your statutes are my heritage forever;
    they are the joy of my heart.^(GJ)
¹¹²My heart is set^(GK) on keeping your decrees
    to the very end.^[d]^(GL)

ס Samekh

¹¹³I hate double-minded people,^(GM)
    but I love your law.^(GN)
¹¹⁴You are my refuge and my shield;^(GO)
    I have put my hope^(GP) in your word.
¹¹⁵Away from me,^(GQ) you evildoers,
    that I may keep the commands of my God!
¹¹⁶Sustain me,^(GR) my God, according to your promise,^(GS) and I will live;
    do not let my hopes be dashed.^(GT)
¹¹⁷Uphold me,^(GU) and I will be delivered;^(GV)
    I will always have regard for your decrees.^(GW)
¹¹⁸You reject all who stray^(GX) from your decrees,
    for their delusions come to nothing.
¹¹⁹All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;^(GY)
    therefore I love your statutes.^(GZ)
¹²⁰My flesh trembles^(HA) in fear of you;^(HB)
    I stand in awe^(HC) of your laws.

ע Ayin

¹²¹I have done what is righteous and just;^(HD)
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
¹²²Ensure your servant’s well-being;^(HE)
    do not let the arrogant oppress me.^(HF)
¹²³My eyes fail,^(HG) looking for your salvation,^(HH)
    looking for your righteous promise.^(HI)
¹²⁴Deal with your servant according to your love^(HJ)
    and teach me your decrees.^(HK)
¹²⁵I am your servant;^(HL) give me discernment
    that I may understand your statutes.^(HM)
¹²⁶It is time for you to act, Lord;
    your law is being broken.^(HN)
¹²⁷Because I love your commands^(HO)
    more than gold,^(HP) more than pure gold,^(HQ)
¹²⁸and because I consider all your precepts right,^(HR)
    I hate every wrong path.^(HS)

פ Pe

¹²⁹Your statutes are wonderful;^(HT)
    therefore I obey them.^(HU)
¹³⁰The unfolding of your words gives light;^(HV)
    it gives understanding to the simple.^(HW)
¹³¹I open my mouth and pant,^(HX)
    longing for your commands.^(HY)
¹³²Turn to me^(HZ) and have mercy^(IA) on me,
    as you always do to those who love your name.^(IB)
¹³³Direct my footsteps according to your word;^(IC)
    let no sin rule^(ID) over me.
¹³⁴Redeem me from human oppression,^(IE)
    that I may obey your precepts.^(IF)
¹³⁵Make your face shine^(IG) on your servant
    and teach me your decrees.^(IH)
¹³⁶Streams of tears^(II) flow from my eyes,
    for your law is not obeyed.^(IJ)

צ Tsadhe

¹³⁷You are righteous,^(IK) Lord,
    and your laws are right.^(IL)
¹³⁸The statutes you have laid down are righteous;^(IM)
    they are fully trustworthy.^(IN)
¹³⁹My zeal wears me out,^(IO)
    for my enemies ignore your words.
¹⁴⁰Your promises^(IP) have been thoroughly tested,^(IQ)
    and your servant loves them.^(IR)
¹⁴¹Though I am lowly and despised,^(IS)
    I do not forget your precepts.^(IT)
¹⁴²Your righteousness is everlasting
    and your law is true.^(IU)
¹⁴³Trouble and distress have come upon me,
    but your commands give me delight.^(IV)
¹⁴⁴Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding^(IW) that I may live.

ק Qoph

¹⁴⁵I call with all my heart;^(IX) answer me, Lord,
    and I will obey your decrees.^(IY)
¹⁴⁶I call out to you; save me^(IZ)
    and I will keep your statutes.
¹⁴⁷I rise before dawn^(JA) and cry for help;
    I have put my hope in your word.
¹⁴⁸My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,^(JB)
    that I may meditate on your promises.
¹⁴⁹Hear my voice^(JC) in accordance with your love;^(JD)
    preserve my life,^(JE) Lord, according to your laws.
¹⁵⁰Those who devise wicked schemes^(JF) are near,
    but they are far from your law.
¹⁵¹Yet you are near,^(JG) Lord,
    and all your commands are true.^(JH)
¹⁵²Long ago I learned from your statutes^(JI)
    that you established them to last forever.^(JJ)

ר Resh

¹⁵³Look on my suffering^(JK) and deliver me,^(JL)
    for I have not forgotten^(JM) your law.
¹⁵⁴Defend my cause^(JN) and redeem me;^(JO)
    preserve my life^(JP) according to your promise.^(JQ)
¹⁵⁵Salvation is far from the wicked,
    for they do not seek out^(JR) your decrees.
¹⁵⁶Your compassion, Lord, is great;^(JS)
    preserve my life^(JT) according to your laws.^(JU)
¹⁵⁷Many are the foes who persecute me,^(JV)
    but I have not turned^(JW) from your statutes.
¹⁵⁸I look on the faithless with loathing,^(JX)
    for they do not obey your word.^(JY)
¹⁵⁹See how I love your precepts;
    preserve my life,^(JZ) Lord, in accordance with your love.
¹⁶⁰All your words are true;
    all your righteous laws are eternal.^(KA)

ש Sin and Shin

¹⁶¹Rulers persecute me^(KB) without cause,
    but my heart trembles^(KC) at your word.
¹⁶²I rejoice^(KD) in your promise
    like one who finds great spoil.^(KE)
¹⁶³I hate and detest^(KF) falsehood
    but I love your law.^(KG)
¹⁶⁴Seven times a day I praise you
    for your righteous laws.^(KH)
¹⁶⁵Great peace^(KI) have those who love your law,
    and nothing can make them stumble.^(KJ)
¹⁶⁶I wait for your salvation,^(KK) Lord,
    and I follow your commands.
¹⁶⁷I obey your statutes,
    for I love them^(KL) greatly.

Footnotes

Psalm 119:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
Psalm 119:33 Or follow it for its reward
Psalm 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way
Psalm 119:112 Or decrees / for their enduring reward

New International Version (NIV)

2 Timothy 1-4

New International Version

Thanksgiving

Appeal for Loyalty to Paul and the Gospel

Examples of Disloyalty and Loyalty

The Appeal Renewed

Dealing With False Teachers

A Final Charge to Timothy

Personal Remarks

Final Greetings

Footnotes

Cross references

Psalm 119

New International Version

Psalm 119^[a]

א Aleph

ב Beth

ג Gimel

ד Daleth

ה He

ו Waw

ז Zayin

ח Heth

ט Teth

י Yodh

כ Kaph

ל Lamedh

מ Mem

נ Nun

ס Samekh

ע Ayin

פ Pe

צ Tsadhe

ק Qoph

ר Resh

ש Sin and Shin

Footnotes

Cross references

More on the NIV

Bible Gateway Recommends

2 Timothy 1-4 New International Version

Thanksgiving

Appeal for Loyalty to Paul and the Gospel

Examples of Disloyalty and Loyalty

The Appeal Renewed

Dealing With False Teachers

A Final Charge to Timothy

Personal Remarks

Final Greetings

Footnotes

Cross references

Psalm 119 New International Version

Psalm 119[a]

א Aleph

ב Beth

ג Gimel

ד Daleth

ה He

ו Waw

ז Zayin

ח Heth

ט Teth

י Yodh

כ Kaph

ל Lamedh

מ Mem

נ Nun

ס Samekh

ע Ayin

פ Pe

צ Tsadhe

ק Qoph

ר Resh

ש Sin and Shin

Footnotes

Cross references

More on the NIV

Bible Gateway Recommends

2 Timothy 1-4

New International Version

Psalm 119

New International Version

Psalm 119^[a]