Psalm 119:89-128

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

⁸⁹ The Lord exists forever;
    your word is firmly fixed in heaven.^(A)
90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations;
    you have established the earth, and it stands fast.^(B)
91 By your appointment they stand today,
    for all things are your servants.^(C)
92 If your law had not been my delight,
    I would have perished in my misery.
⁹³ I will never forget your precepts,
    for by them you have given me life.^(D)
94 I am yours; save me,
    for I have sought your precepts.
⁹⁵ The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,
    but I consider your decrees.
⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection,
    but your commandment is exceedingly broad.

⁹⁷ Oh, how I love your law!
    It is my meditation all day long.^(E)
98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
    for it is always with me.
⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers,
    for your decrees are my meditation.
¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged,
    for I keep your precepts.^(F)
101 I hold back my feet from every evil way,
    in order to keep your word.^(G)
102 I do not turn away from your ordinances,
    for you have taught me.
¹⁰³ How sweet are your words to my taste,
    sweeter than honey to my mouth!^(H)
104 Through your precepts I get understanding;
    therefore I hate every false way.^(I)

¹⁰⁵ Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path.^(J)
106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
    to observe your righteous ordinances.^(K)
107 I am severely afflicted;
    give me life, O Lord, according to your word.^(L)
108 Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord,
    and teach me your ordinances.^(M)
109 I hold my life in my hand continually,
    but I do not forget your law.^(N)
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me,
    but I do not stray from your precepts.^(O)
111 Your decrees are my heritage forever;
    they are the joy of my heart.^(P)
112 I incline my heart to perform your statutes
    forever, to the end.^(Q)

¹¹³ I hate the double-minded,
    but I love your law.^(R)
114 You are my hiding place and my shield;
    I hope in your word.^(S)
115 Go away from me, you evildoers,
    that I may keep the commandments of my God.^(T)
116 Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,
    and let me not be put to shame in my hope.^(U)
117 Hold me up, that I may be safe
    and have regard for your statutes continually.
¹¹⁸ You spurn all who go astray from your statutes,
    for their cunning is in vain.^(V)
119 All the wicked of the earth I count^[a] as dross;
    therefore I love your decrees.^(W)
120 My flesh trembles for fear of you,
    and I am afraid of your judgments.^(X)

¹²¹ I have done what is just and right;
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
¹²² Guarantee your servant’s well-being;
    do not let the godless oppress me.^(Y)
123 My eyes fail from watching for your salvation
    and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.^(Z)
124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,
    and teach me your statutes.^(AA)
125 I am your servant; give me understanding,
    so that I may know your decrees.^(AB)
126 It is time for the Lord to act,
    for your law has been broken.
¹²⁷ Truly I love your commandments
    more than gold, more than fine gold.^(AC)
128 Truly I direct my steps by all your precepts;^[b]
    I hate every false way.^(AD)