Psalm 119
Happy those whose way is blameless,
who walk by the teaching of the LORD.
Happy those who observe God's decrees,
who seek the LORD with all their heart.
They do no wrong;
they walk in God's ways.
You have given them the command
to keep your precepts with care.
May my ways be firm
in the observance of your laws!
Then I will not be ashamed
to ponder all your commands.
I will praise you with sincere heart
as I study your just edicts.
I will keep your laws;
do not leave me all alone.
How can the young walk without fault?
Only by keeping your words.
With all my heart I seek you;
do not let me stray from your commands.
In my heart I treasure your promise,
that I may not sin against you.
Blessed are you, O LORD;
teach me your laws.
With my lips I recite
all the edicts you have spoken.
I find joy in the way of your decrees
more than in all riches.
I will ponder your precepts
and consider your paths.
In your laws I take delight;
I will never forget your word.
Be kind to your servant that I may live,
that I may keep your word.
Open my eyes to see clearly
the wonders of your teachings.
I am a sojourner in the land;
do not hide your commands from me.
At all times my soul is stirred
with longing for your edicts.
With a curse you rebuke the proud
who stray from your commands.
Free me from disgrace and contempt,
for I observe your decrees.
Though princes meet and talk against me,
your servant studies your laws.
Your decrees are my delight;
they are my counselors.
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