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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0; maximum-scale=1.0; user-scalable=0;"/><title>Psalm 119 ISV</title><link rel="stylesheet" href="/chapnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="../spec.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="../cmenus/psalms/119.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="../topmenuchap/psalms/119-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="http://biblehub.com">Bible</a> > <a href="../">ISV</a> > Psalm 119</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../psalms/118.htm" title="Psalm 118">◄</a> Psalm 119 <a href="../psalms/120.htm" title="Psalm 120">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">International Standard Version</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/p/isv/esv/psalms/119.shtml" style="color:#001320" title="Parallel Chapters"> Par ▾ </a></tr></table></div><div class="chap">Alef Living in the Law of God<a href="#ftn" title="119:T This Psalm is an acrostic in which all verses in each eight-verse section begin with the letter of the Heb. alphabet indicated.">a</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-1.htm">1</a><a href="#ftn" title="119:1 Lit. way">b</a> How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD! <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-2.htm">2</a>How blessed are those who observe his decrees, who seek him with all of their heart, <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-3.htm">3</a>who practice no evil while they walk in his ways. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-4.htm">4</a>You have commanded concerning your precepts, that they be guarded with diligence. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-5.htm">5</a>Oh, that my ways were steadfast, so I may keep your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-6.htm">6</a>Then I will not be ashamed, since my eyes will be fixed on all of your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-7.htm">7</a>I will praise you with an upright heart, as I learn your righteous decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-8.htm">8</a>I will keep your statutes; do not ever abandon me. BetThe Benefits of the Word<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-9.htm">9</a>How can a young man keep his behavior pure? By guarding it in accordance with your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-10.htm">10</a>I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-11.htm">11</a>I have stored what you have said<a href="#ftn" title="119:11 So MT DSS 4QPs; LXX Syr read stored your oracles">c</a> in my heart, so I won’t sin against you. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-12.htm">12</a>Blessed are you, LORD! Teach me your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-13.htm">13</a>I have spoken with my lips about all your decrees that you have announced.<a href="#ftn" title="119:13 Lit. decrees of your mouth">d</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-14.htm">14</a>I find joy in the path of your decrees, as if I owned all kinds of riches. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-15.htm">15</a>I will meditate on your precepts, and I will respect your ways. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-16.htm">16</a>I am delighted with your statutes; I will not forget your word.<a href="#ftn" title="119:16 So MT; LXX Syr DSS 11QPs read words">e</a> GimmelLiving and Keeping God’s Word<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-17.htm">17</a>Deal kindly with your servant so I may live and keep your word.<a href="#ftn" title="119:17 So MT; LXX DSS 11QPs read words">f</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-18.htm">18</a>Open my eyes so that I will observe amazing things from your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:18 Or Law">g</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-19.htm">19</a>Since I am a stranger on the earth, do not hide your commands from me. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-20.htm">20</a>My soul is consumed with longing for your decrees at all times. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-21.htm">21</a>You rebuke the accursed ones, who wander from your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-22.htm">22</a>Remove scorn and disrespect from me, for I observe your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-23.htm">23</a>Though nobles take their seat and gossip about me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-24.htm">24</a>I take joy in your decrees, for they are my counselors. DalethStrength Comes from the Word<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-25.htm">25</a>My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-26.htm">26</a>I have talked about my ways, and you have answered me; Teach me your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-27.htm">27</a>Help me understand how your precepts function,<a href="#ftn" title="119:27 Lit. understand the ways of your precepts">h</a> and I will meditate on your wondrous acts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-28.htm">28</a>I weep because of sorrow; fortify me according to your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-29.htm">29</a>Remove false paths from me; and graciously give me your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:29 Or Law">i</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-30.htm">30</a>I have chosen the faithful way; I have firmly placed your ordinances before me.<a href="#ftn" title="119:30 The Heb. lacks before me">j</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-31.htm">31</a>I cling to your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-32.htm">32</a>I eagerly race along the way of your commands, for you enable me to do so.<a href="#ftn" title="119:32 Lit. will enlarge my heart">k</a> HeInstructed by the Word<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-33.htm">33</a>Teach me, LORD, about the way of your statutes, and I will observe them without fail.<a href="#ftn" title="119:33 Or them to the end">l</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-34.htm">34</a>Give me understanding and I will observe your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:34 Or Law">m</a> I will keep it with all of my heart. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-35.htm">35</a>Help me live my life by your commands, because my joy is in them. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-36.htm">36</a>Turn my heart to your decrees and away from unjust gain. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-37.htm">37</a>Turn my eyes away from gazing at worthless things, and revive me by your ways. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-38.htm">38</a>Confirm your promise to your servant, which is for those who fear you. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-39.htm">39</a>Turn away the shame that I dread, because your ordinances are good. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-40.htm">40</a>Look, I long for your precepts; revive me through your righteousness. VavA Song of Praise<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-41.htm">41</a>May your gracious love come to me, LORD, your salvation, just as you said. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-42.htm">42</a>Then I can answer the one who insults me, for I place my trust in your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-43.htm">43</a>Never take your truthful words from me, For I wait for<a href="#ftn" title="119:43 Or place my hope in">n</a> your ordinances. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-44.htm">44</a>Then I will always keep your Law, forever and ever, <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-45.htm">45</a>I will walk in liberty, for I seek your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-46.htm">46</a>Then I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-47.htm">47</a>I will take delight in your commands, which I love. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-48.htm">48</a>I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. ZayinRemembering What God Has Said<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-49.htm">49</a>Remember what you said<a href="#ftn" title="119:49 Lit. Remember the word">o</a> to your servant, by which you caused me to hope. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-50.htm">50</a>This is what comforts me in my troubles: that what you say revives me. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-51.htm">51</a>Even though the arrogant utterly deride me, I do not turn away from your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:51 Or Law">p</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-52.htm">52</a>I have remembered your ancient ordinances, LORD, and I take comfort in them. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-53.htm">53</a>I burn with indignation because of the wicked who forsake your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:53 Or Law">q</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-54.htm">54</a>Your statutes are my songs, no matter where I make my home.<a href="#ftn" title="119:54 Lit. songs in the house of my sojourn">r</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-55.htm">55</a>In the night I remember your name, LORD, and keep your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:55 Or Law">s</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-56.htm">56</a>I have made it my personal responsibility to keep your precepts. ChethKeeping God’s Word<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-57.htm">57</a>The LORD is my inheritance; I have given my promise to keep your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-58.htm">58</a>I have sought your favor with all of my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-59.htm">59</a>I examined my lifestyle and set my feet in the direction of your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-60.htm">60</a>I hurried and did not procrastinate to keep your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-61.htm">61</a>Though the ropes of the wicked have ensnared me, I have not forgotten your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:61 Or Law">t</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-62.htm">62</a>At midnight I will get up to thank you for your righteous ordinances. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-63.htm">63</a>I am united with all who fear you, and with everyone who keeps your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-64.htm">64</a>LORD, the earth overflows with your gracious love! Teach me your statutes. TethPraise for God’s Word<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-65.htm">65</a>LORD, you have dealt well with your servant, according to your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-66.htm">66</a>Teach me both knowledge and appropriate discretion, because I believe in your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-67.htm">67</a>Before I was humbled, I wandered away, but now I observe your words. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-68.htm">68</a>LORD,<a href="#ftn" title="119:68 So LXX Syr DSS 11QPs; the Heb. lacks LORD">u</a> you are good<a href="#ftn" title="119:68 So MT; LXX reads kind">v</a> , and do what is good; teach me your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-69.htm">69</a>The arrogant have accused me falsely; but I will observe your precepts wholeheartedly. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-70.htm">70</a>Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:70 Or Law">w</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-71.htm">71</a>It was for my good that I was humbled;<a href="#ftn" title="119:71 So MT; LXX reads that you humbled me; DSS 11QPs reads that you afflicted me">x</a> so that I would learn your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-72.htm">72</a>Instruction<a href="#ftn" title="119:72 Or Law">y</a> that comes from you<a href="#ftn" title="119:72 Lit. from your mouth">z</a> is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins.<a href="#ftn" title="119:72 Lit. pieces">aa</a> YodPrayer for God’s Grace<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-73.htm">73</a>Your hands made and formed me; give me understanding, that I may learn your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-74.htm">74</a>May those who fear you see me and be glad, for I have hoped in your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-75.htm">75</a>I know, LORD, that your decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-76.htm">76</a>May your gracious love comfort me in accordance with your promise to your servant. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-77.htm">77</a>May your mercies come to me that I may live, for your instruction<a href="#ftn" title="119:77 Or Law">bb</a> is my delight. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-78.htm">78</a>May the arrogant become ashamed, because they have subverted me with deceit; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-79.htm">79</a>May those who fear you turn to me, along with those who know your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-80.htm">80</a>May my heart be blameless with respect to your statutes so that I may not become ashamed. KafOn Obeying God’s Word<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-81.htm">81</a>I long for your deliverance; I have looked to your word, placing my hope in it. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-82.htm">82</a>My eyes grow weary with respect to what you have promised— I keep asking, “When will you comfort me?” <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-83.htm">83</a>Though I have become like a water skin dried by<a href="#ftn" title="119:83 The Heb. lacks dried by">cc</a> smoke, I have not forgotten your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-84.htm">84</a>How many days must your servant endure this?<a href="#ftn" title="119:84 The Heb. lacks this">dd</a> When will you judge those who persecute me? <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-85.htm">85</a>The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me disobeying your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:85 Or Law">ee</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-86.htm">86</a>All of your commands are reliable. I am persecuted without cause—help me! <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-87.htm">87</a>Though the arrogant<a href="#ftn" title="119:87 Lit. they">ff</a> nearly destroyed me on earth, I did not abandon your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-88.htm">88</a>Revive me according to your gracious love; and I will keep the decrees that you have proclaimed. LamedPay Attention to God’s Word<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-89.htm">89</a>Your word is forever, LORD; it is firmly established in heaven. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-90.htm">90</a>Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation. You established the earth, and it stands firm. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-91.htm">91</a>To this day they stand by means of your rulings, for all things serve you. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-92.htm">92</a>Had your instruction<a href="#ftn" title="119:92 Or Law">gg</a> not been my pleasure, I would have died in my affliction. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-93.htm">93</a>I will never forget your precepts, for you have revived me with them. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-94.htm">94</a>I am yours, so save me, since I have sought your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-95.htm">95</a>The wicked lay in wait to destroy me, while I ponder your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-96.htm">96</a>I have observed that all things have their limit, but your commandment is very broad. MemLoving God’s Word<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-97.htm">97</a>How I love your instruction!<a href="#ftn" title="119:97 Or Law">hh</a> Every day it is my meditation. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-98.htm">98</a>Your commands make me wiser than my adversaries, since they are always with me. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-99.htm">99</a>I am more insightful than my teachers, because your decrees are my meditations. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-100.htm">100</a>I have more common sense than the elders, for I observe your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-101.htm">101</a>I keep away from every evil choice<a href="#ftn" title="119:101 Lit. way">ii</a> so that I may keep your word.<a href="#ftn" title="119:101 So MT DSS 5QPs; LXX reads words">jj</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-102.htm">102</a>I do not avoid your judgments, for you pointed them out to me. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-103.htm">103</a>How pleasing is what you have to say to me— tasting better than honey. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-104.htm">104</a>I obtain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. NunGod’s Word a Light<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-105.htm">105</a>Your word is<a href="#ftn" title="119:105 So MT and LXX; the DSS 11QPs reads words are">kk</a> a lamp for my feet, a light for my pathway. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-106.htm">106</a>I have given my word and affirmed it, to keep your righteous judgments. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-107.htm">107</a>I am severely afflicted. Revive me, LORD, according to your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-108.htm">108</a>LORD, please accept my voluntary offerings of praise,<a href="#ftn" title="119:108 Lit. of my mouth">ll</a> and teach me your judgments. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-109.htm">109</a>Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I do not forget your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:109 Or Law">mm</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-110.htm">110</a>Though the wicked lay a trap for me, I haven’t wandered away from your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-111.htm">111</a>I have inherited your decrees forever, because they are the joy of my heart. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-112.htm">112</a>As a result, I am determined to carry out your statutes forever. SamekLoving God’s Law<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-113.htm">113</a>I despise the double-minded, but I love your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:113 Or Law">nn</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-114.htm">114</a>You are my fortress and shield; I hope in your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-115.htm">115</a>Leave me, you who practice evil, that I may observe the commands of my God. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-116.htm">116</a>Sustain me, God,<a href="#ftn" title="119:116 The Heb. lacks God">oo</a> as you have promised, and I will live. Do not let me be ashamed of my hope. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-117.htm">117</a>Support me, that I may be saved, and I will carry out your statutes consistently. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-118.htm">118</a>You reject all who wander from your statutes, since their deceitfulness is vain. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-119.htm">119</a>You remove<a href="#ftn" title="119:119 So MT; Hieronymus Aquila Symmachus read You consider; LXX reads I considered; DSS 11QPs reads I consider">pp</a> all the wicked of the earth like<a href="#ftn" title="119:119 The Heb. lacks like">qq</a> dross; therefore I love your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-120.htm">120</a>My flesh trembles out of fear of you, and I am in awe of<a href="#ftn" title="119:120 Or I fear">rr</a> your judgments. AyinPraying for God’s Deliverance<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-121.htm">121</a>I have acted with justice and righteousness; do not abandon me to my oppressors. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-122.htm">122</a>Back up your servant in a positive way; do not let the arrogant oppress me. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-123.htm">123</a>My eyes fail as I look<a href="#ftn" title="119:123 The Heb. lacks as I look">ss</a> for your salvation and for your righteous promise. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-124.htm">124</a>Act toward your servant consistent with your gracious love, and teach me your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-125.htm">125</a>Since I am your servant, give me understanding, so I will know your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-126.htm">126</a>It is time for the LORD to act, since they have violated your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:126 Or Law">tt</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-127.htm">127</a>I truly love your commands more than gold, including fine gold. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-128.htm">128</a>I truly consider all of your precepts—all of them—to be just, while I despise every false way. PeyhLiving in God’s Word<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-129.htm">129</a>Your decrees are wonderful— that’s why I observe them. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-130.htm">130</a>The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-131.htm">131</a>I open my mouth and pant as I long for your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-132.htm">132</a>Turn in my direction and show mercy to me, as you have decreed regarding those who love your name. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-133.htm">133</a>Direct my footsteps by your promise, and do not let any kind of iniquity rule over me. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-134.htm">134</a>Deliver me from human oppression and I will keep your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-135.htm">135</a>Show favor to<a href="#ftn" title="119:135 Lit. Make your face shine on">uu</a> your servant, and teach me your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-136.htm">136</a>My eyes shed rivers of tears, when others do not obey your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:136 Or Law">vv</a> TsadeGod’s Righteous Decrees<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-137.htm">137</a>LORD, you are righteous, and your judgments are right. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-138.htm">138</a>You have ordered your decrees to us rightly, and they are very faithful. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-139.htm">139</a>My zeal consumes me because my enemies forget your words. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-140.htm">140</a>Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-141.htm">141</a>Though I may be small and despised, I do not neglect your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-142.htm">142</a>Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, and your instruction<a href="#ftn" title="119:142 Or Law">ww</a> is true. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-143.htm">143</a>Though trouble and anguish overwhelm me, your commands remain my delight. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-144.htm">144</a>Your righteous decrees are eternal; give me understanding, and I will live. QofWaiting in Hope<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-145.htm">145</a>I have cried out with all of my heart. Answer me, LORD! I will observe your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-146.htm">146</a>I have called out to you, “Save me, so I may keep your decrees.” <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-147.htm">147</a>I get up before dawn and cry for help; I place my hope in your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-148.htm">148</a>I look forward to the night watches, when I may meditate on what you have said. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-149.htm">149</a>Hear my voice according to your gracious love. LORD, revive me in keeping with your justice. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-150.htm">150</a>Those who pursue wickedness draw near; they remain far from your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:150 Or Law">xx</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-151.htm">151</a>You are near, LORD, and all of your commands are true. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-152.htm">152</a>I discovered long ago about your decrees that you have confirmed them forever. ReshGod’s Word is Truth<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-153.htm">153</a>Look on my misery, and rescue me, for I do not ignore your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:153 Or Law">yy</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-154.htm">154</a>Defend my case and redeem me; revive me according to your promise. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-155.htm">155</a>Deliverance remains remote from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-156.htm">156</a>Your mercies are magnificent, LORD; revive me according to your judgments. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-157.htm">157</a>Though my persecutors and adversaries are numerous, I do not turn aside from your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-158.htm">158</a>I watch the treacherous, and despise them, because they do not do what you have said. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-159.htm">159</a>Look how I love your precepts, LORD; revive me according to your gracious love. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-160.htm">160</a>The sum<a href="#ftn" title="119:160 So MT; LXX reads beginning">zz</a> of your word<a href="#ftn" title="119:160 So MT; LXX Hieronymous DSS 11QPs read words">aaa</a> is truth, and each righteous ordinance of yours is everlasting. Sin/ShinLoving God’s Instruction<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-161.htm">161</a>Though nobles persecute me for no reason, my heart stands in awe of your words. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-162.htm">162</a>I find joy at what you have said like one who has discovered a great treasure. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-163.htm">163</a>I despise and hate falsehood, but<a href="#ftn" title="119:163 So LXX Syr DSS 11QPs; the Heb. lacks but">bbb</a> I love your instruction.<a href="#ftn" title="119:163 Or Law">ccc</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-164.htm">164</a>I praise you seven times a day because of your righteous ordinances. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-165.htm">165</a>Great peace belongs to those who love your instruction,<a href="#ftn" title="119:165 Or Law">ddd</a> and nothing makes them stumble. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-166.htm">166</a>I am looking in hope for your deliverance, LORD, as I carry out your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-167.htm">167</a>My soul treasures<a href="#ftn" title="119:167 Lit. guards">eee</a> your decrees, and I love them deeply. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-168.htm">168</a>I keep your precepts and your decrees because all of my ways are before you. TavThe Joy of God’s Word<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-169.htm">169</a>May my cry arise before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-170.htm">170</a>Let my request come before you; deliver me, as you have promised. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-171.htm">171</a>May my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-172.htm">172</a>May my tongue sing about your promise, for all of your commands are right. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-173.htm">173</a>May your hand stand ready to assist me, for I have chosen your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-174.htm">174</a>I am longing for your deliverance, LORD, and your instruction<a href="#ftn" title="119:174 Or Law">fff</a> is my joy. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-175.htm">175</a>Let me live, and I will praise you; let your ordinances<a href="#ftn" title="119:175 So LXX Targ DSS 11QPs (original); MT reads ordinance">ggg</a> help me. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-176.htm">176</a>I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come find your servant, for I do not forget your commands.<hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><A name="ftn"></a>Footnotes: a 119:T This Psalm is an acrostic in which all verses in each eight-verse section begin with the letter of the Heb. alphabet indicated. b 119:1 Lit. way c 119:11 So MT DSS 4QPs; LXX Syr read stored your oracles d 119:13 Lit. decrees of your mouth e 119:16 So MT; LXX Syr DSS 11QPs read words f 119:17 So MT; LXX DSS 11QPs read words g 119:18 Or Law h 119:27 Lit. understand the ways of your precepts i 119:29 Or Law j 119:30 The Heb. lacks before me k 119:32 Lit. will enlarge my heart l 119:33 Or them to the end m 119:34 Or Law n 119:43 Or place my hope in o 119:49 Lit. Remember the word p 119:51 Or Law q 119:53 Or Law r 119:54 Lit. songs in the house of my sojourn s 119:55 Or Law t 119:61 Or Law u 119:68 So LXX Syr DSS 11QPs; the Heb. lacks LORD v 119:68 So MT; LXX reads kind w 119:70 Or Law x 119:71 So MT; LXX reads that you humbled me; DSS 11QPs reads that you afflicted me y 119:72 Or Law z 119:72 Lit. from your mouth aa 119:72 Lit. pieces bb 119:77 Or Law cc 119:83 The Heb. lacks dried by dd 119:84 The Heb. lacks this ee 119:85 Or Law ff 119:87 Lit. they gg 119:92 Or Law hh 119:97 Or Law ii 119:101 Lit. way jj 119:101 So MT DSS 5QPs; LXX reads words kk 119:105 So MT and LXX; the DSS 11QPs reads words are ll 119:108 Lit. of my mouth mm 119:109 Or Law nn 119:113 Or Law oo 119:116 The Heb. lacks God pp 119:119 So MT; Hieronymus Aquila Symmachus read You consider;LXX reads I considered; DSS 11QPs reads I consider qq 119:119 The Heb. lacks like rr 119:120 Or I fear ss 119:123 The Heb. lacks as I look tt 119:126 Or Law uu 119:135 Lit. 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