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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//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"><title>Psalm 119 CEV</title><link rel="stylesheet" href="/chapnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="../spec.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /></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" 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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">Contemporary English Version</div><div class="chap"><h3 class="s1">In Praise of the Law of the Lord</h3>1Our Lord, you bless everyonewho lives rightand obeys your Law.2You bless all thosewho follow your commandsfrom deep in their hearts3and who never do wrongor turn from you.4You have ordered us alwaysto obey your teachings;5I don't ever want to strayfrom your laws.6Thinking about your commandswill keep me from doingsome foolish thing.7I will do right and praise youby learning to respectyour perfect laws.8I will obey all of them!Don't turn your back on me.9Young people can livea clean lifeby obeying your word.10I worship youwith all my heart.Don't let me walk awayfrom your commands.11I treasure your wordabove all else;it keeps me from sinningagainst you.12I praise you, Lord!Teach me your laws.13With my own mouth,I tell others the lawsthat you have spoken.14Obeying your instructionsbrings as much happinessas being rich.15I will study your teachingsand follow your footsteps.16I will take pleasurein your lawsand remember your words.17Treat me with kindness, Lord,so that I may liveand do what you say.18Open my mindand let me discoverthe wonders of your Law.19I live here as a stranger.Don't keep me from knowingyour commands.20What I want mostand at all timesis to honor your laws.21You punish those boastful,worthless nobodies who turnfrom your commands.22Don't let them sneerand insult mefor following you.23I keep thinking aboutyour teachings, Lord,even if rulers plotagainst me.24Your laws are my greatest joy!I follow their advice.25I am at the point of death.Let your teachingsbreathe new life into me.26When I told you my troubles,you answered my prayers.Now teach me your laws.27Help me to understandyour teachings,and I will think aboutyour marvelous deeds.28I am overcome with sorrow.Encourage me,as you have promised to do.29Keep me from being deceitful,and be kind enoughto teach me your Law.30I am determined to be faithfuland to respect your laws.31I follow your rules, Lord.Don't let me be ashamed.32I am eager to learn allthat you want me to do;help me to understand more.33Point out your rules, Lord,and I won't disobeyeven one of them.34Help me to understand your Law;I promise to obey itwith all my heart.35Direct me by your commands!I love to do what you say.36Make me want to obey you,rather than to be rich.37Take away my foolish desires,and let me find lifeby walking with you.38I am your servant!Do for me what you promisedto those who worship you.39Your wonderful teachingsprotect me from the insultsthat I hate so much.40I long for your teachings.Be true to yourselfand let me live.41Show me your loveand save me, Lord,as you have promised.42Then I will have an answerfor everyone who insults mefor trusting your word.43I rely on your laws!Don't take away my chanceto speak your truth.44I will keep obeying your Lawforever and ever.45I have gained perfect freedomby following your teachings,46and I trust them so muchthat I tell them to kings.47I love your commands!They bring me happiness.48I love and respect themand will keep them in mind.49Don't forget your promiseto me, your servant.I depend on it.50When I am hurting,I find comfort in your promisethat leads to life.51Conceited people sneer at me,but I obey your Law.52I find true comfort, Lord,because your laws have stoodthe test of time.53I get furious when evil peopleturn against your Law.54No matter where I am,your teachingsfill me with songs.55Even in the nightI think about you, Lord,and I obey your Law.56You have blessed mebecause I have always followedyour teachings.57You, Lord, are my choice,and I will obey you.58With all my heartI beg you to be kind to me,just as you have promised.59I pay careful attentionas you lead me,and I follow closely.60As soon as you command,I do what you say.61Evil people may set a trap,but I obey your Law.62Your laws are so fairthat I wake up and praise youin the middle of the night.63I choose as my friendseveryone who worships youand follows your teachings.64Our Lord, your love is seenall over the world.Teach me your laws.65I am your servant, Lord,and you have kept your promiseto treat me with kindness.66Give me wisdom and good sense.I trust your commands.67Once you corrected mefor not obeying you,but now I do obey.68You are kindhearted,and you do good things,so teach me your laws.69My reputation is being ruinedby conceited liars,but with all my heartI follow your teachings.70Those liars have no sense,but I find happinessin your Law.71When you corrected me,it did me goodbecause it taught meto study your laws.72I would rather obey youthan to have a thousand piecesof silver and gold.73You created meand put me together.Make me wise enough to learnwhat you have commanded.74Your worshipers will see me,and they will be gladthat I trust your word.75Your decisions are correct,and you were rightto punish me.76I serve you, Lord.Comfort me with your love,just as you have promised.77I love to obey your Law!Have mercy and let me live.78Put down those proud peoplewho hurt me with their lies,because I have chosento study your teachings.79Let your worshipers come to me,so they will learnto obey your rules.80Let me truly respect your laws,so I won't be ashamed.81I long for you to rescue me!Your word is my only hope.82I am worn out from waitingfor you to keep your word.When will you have mercy?83My life is wasting awaylike a dried-up wineskin,<a href="#fn" id="link_Ps.119.83!f.1" class="notelink f-link">+</a> but I have not forgottenyour teachings.84I am your servant!How long must I suffer?When will you punishthose troublemakers?85Those proud people rejectyour teachings,and they dig pitsfor me to fall in.86Your laws can be trusted!Protect me from cruel liars.87They have almost killed me,but I have been faithfulto your teachings.88Show that you love meand let me live,so that I may obeyyour commands.89Our Lord, you are eternal!Your word will last as longas the heavens.<a href="#fn" id="link_Ps.119.89!f.1" class="notelink f-link">+</a> 90You remain faithfulin every generation,and the earth you createdwill keep standing firm.91All things are your servants,and the laws you madeare still in effect today.92If I had not found happinessin obeying your Law,I would have died in misery.93I won't ever forgetyour teachings,because you give me new lifewhen I follow them.94I belong to you,and I have respected your laws,so keep me safe.95Brutal enemies are waitingto ambush and destroy me,but I obey your rules.96Nothing is completely perfect,except your teachings.97I deeply love your Law!I think about it all day.98Your laws never leave my mind,and they make me much wiserthan my enemies.99Thinking about your teachingsgives me better understandingthan my teachers,100and obeying your lawsmakes me wiser than thosewho have lived a long time.101I obey your wordinstead of following a waythat leads to trouble.102You have been my teacher,and I won't rejectyour instructions.103Your teachings are sweeterthan honey.104They give me understandingand make me hate all lies.105Your word is a lampthat gives lightwherever I walk.106Your laws are fair,and I have given my wordto respect them all.107I am in terrible pain!Save me, Lord,as you have promised.108Accept my offerings of praiseand teach me your laws.109I never forget your teachings,although my life is alwaysin danger.110Some merciless peopleare trying to trap me,but I never turn my backon your teachings.111They will always bemy most prized possessionand my source of joy.112I have made up my mindto obey your laws forever,no matter what.113I hate anyonewhose loyalty is divided,but I love your Law.114You are my place of safetyand my shield.Your word is my only hope.115All you worthless people,get away from me!I am determined to obeythe commands of my God.116Be true to your word, Lord.Keep me alive and strong;don't let me be ashamedbecause of my hope.117Keep me safe and secure,so that I will alwaysrespect your laws.118You reject all deceitful liarsbecause they refuseyour teachings.119As far as you are concerned,evil people are<a href="#Ps.119.119!f.1" id="link_Ps.119.119!f.1" class="notelink f-link">+</a> garbage,and so I follow your rules.120I tremble all overwhen I think of youand the way you judge.121I did what was fair and right!Don't hand me over to thosewho want to mistreat me.122Take good care of me,your servant,and don't let me be harmedby those conceited people.123My eyes are weary from waitingto see you keep your promiseto come and save me.124Show your love for me,your servant,and teach me your laws.125I serve you,so let me understandyour teachings.126Do something, Lord!They have broken your Law.127Your laws mean more to methan the finest gold.128I follow all your commands,<a href="#Ps.119.128!f.1" id="link_Ps.119.128!f.1" class="notelink f-link">+</a> but I hate anyonewho leads me astray.129Your teachings are wonderful,and I respect them all.130Understanding your wordbrings light to the mindsof ordinary people.131I honestly want to knoweverything you teach.132Think about me and be kind,just as you are to everyonewho loves your name.133Keep your promiseand don't let me stumbleor let sin control my life.134Protect me from abuse,so I can obey your laws.135Smile on me, your servant,and teach me your laws.136When anyone disobeys you,my eyes overflow with tears.137Our Lord, you always do right,and your decisions are fair.138All your teachings are trueand trustworthy.139It upsets me greatlywhen my enemies neglectyour teachings.140Your word to me, your servant,is like pure gold;I treasure what you say.141Everyone calls me a nobody,but I remember your laws.142You will always do right,and your teachings are true.143I am in deep distress,but I love your teachings.144Your rules are always fair.Help me to understand themand live.145I pray to you, Lord!Please answer me.I promise to obey your laws.146I beg you to save me,so I can follow your rules.147Even before sunrise,I pray for your help,and I put my hopein what you have said.148I lie awake at night,thinking of your promises.149Show that you love me, Lord,and answer my prayer.Please do the right thingand save my life.150People who disobey your Lawhave made evil plansand want to hurt me,151but you are with me,and all your commandscan be trusted.152From studying your laws,I found out long agoyou made them to last forever.153I have not forgotten your Law!Look at the trouble I am in,and rescue me.154Be my defender and protector!Remember your promiseand save my life.155Evil people won't obey you,and so they have no hopeof being saved.156You are merciful, Lord!Please do the right thingand save my life.157I have a lot of brutal enemies,but still I never turnfrom your laws.158Those unfaithful peoplewho refuse to obey youare disgusting to me.159Remember how I love your laws,and show your love for meby keeping me safe.160All you say can be trusted;your teachings are trueand will last forever.161Rulers are cruel to mefor no reason.But with all my heartI respect your words,162because they bring happinesslike treasures taken in war.163I can't stand liars,but I love your Law.164I praise you seven times a daybecause your laws are fair.165You give peace of mindto all who love your Law.Nothing can make them fall.166You are my only hopefor being saved, Lord,and I do all you command.167I love and obey your lawswith all my heart.168You know everything I do.You know I respect every lawyou have given.169Please, Lord, hear my prayerand give me the understandingthat comes from your word.170Listen to my concernsand keep me safe,just as you have promised.171If you will teach me your laws,I will praise you 172and singabout your promise,because all your teachingsare what they ought to be.173Be ready to protect mebecause I have chosento obey your laws.174I am waiting for youto save me, Lord.Your Law makes me happy.175Keep me alive,so I can praise you,and let me find helpin your teachings.176I am your servant,but I have wandered awaylike a lost sheep.Please come after me,because I have not forgottenyour teachings.</div> </div> <a name="fn"></a> Footnotes: <note caller="+" style="f"><char style="fr" closed="false">119.83 </char><char style="fq" closed="false">a dried-up wineskin: </char><char style="ft" closed="false">The Hebrew text has “a wineskin in the smoke.” In ancient times bags were made from animal skins to hold wine, but when the bags dried up they cracked and could no longer be used.</char></note> <note caller="+" style="f"><char style="fr" closed="false">119.89 </char><char style="fq" closed="false">Our … heavens: </char><char style="ft" closed="false">Or “Our <char style="nd">Lord</char> your word is eternal. It will last as long as the heavens.”</char></note> <note caller="+" style="f"><char style="fr" closed="false">119.119 </char><char style="fq" closed="false">As far as … are: </char><char style="ft" closed="false">A few Hebrew manuscripts and ancient translations. Most Hebrew manuscripts have “You get rid of evil people as if they were.”</char></note> <note caller="+" style="f"><char style="fr" closed="false">119.128 </char><char style="fq" closed="false">I … commands: </char><char style="ft" closed="false">One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.</char></note></div></div> <div align="center">Contemporary English Version, Second Edition (CEV®) © 2006 American Bible Society. All rights reserved. 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