Psalm 119:25-48

Revised Standard Version

²⁵ My soul cleaves to the dust;
    revive me according to thy word!
²⁶ When I told of my ways, thou didst answer me;
    teach me thy statutes!
²⁷ Make me understand the way of thy precepts,
    and I will meditate on thy wondrous works.
²⁸ My soul melts away for sorrow;
    strengthen me according to thy word!
²⁹ Put false ways far from me;
    and graciously teach me thy law!
³⁰ I have chosen the way of faithfulness,
    I set thy ordinances before me.
³¹ I cleave to thy testimonies, O Lord;
    let me not be put to shame!
³² I will run in the way of thy commandments
    when thou enlargest my understanding!

³³ Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes;
    and I will keep it to the end.
³⁴ Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law
    and observe it with my whole heart.
³⁵ Lead me in the path of thy commandments,
    for I delight in it.
³⁶ Incline my heart to thy testimonies,
    and not to gain!
³⁷ Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;
    and give me life in thy ways.
³⁸ Confirm to thy servant thy promise,
    which is for those who fear thee.
³⁹ Turn away the reproach which I dread;
    for thy ordinances are good.
⁴⁰ Behold, I long for thy precepts;
    in thy righteousness give me life!

⁴¹ Let thy steadfast love come to me, O Lord,
    thy salvation according to thy promise;
⁴² then shall I have an answer for those who taunt me,
    for I trust in thy word.
⁴³ And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
    for my hope is in thy ordinances.
⁴⁴ I will keep thy law continually,
    for ever and ever;
⁴⁵ and I shall walk at liberty,
    for I have sought thy precepts.
⁴⁶ I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings,
    and shall not be put to shame;
⁴⁷ for I find my delight in thy commandments,
    which I love.
⁴⁸ I revere thy commandments, which I love,
    and I will meditate on thy statutes.