Psalm 119

Psalm 119 is the longest psalm, containing 176 verses.

This psalm is chock full of all kinds of good stuff.

Here's just some of it...



Psalm 119

2 Happy are those who obey (the Lord's) decrees & search for Him with all their hearts.


5 Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect Your principles!


8a Please don't give up on me!


11 I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.


29a Keep me from lying to myself...


30 I have chosen to be faithful;

     I have determined to live by Your laws.

31 I cling to your degrees.

     don't let me be put to shame!

32 If You will help me, I will run to follow Your commands


33 Teach me, O Lord, to follow every one of Your principles.


37 Turn my eyes from worthless things;

     & give me life through Your word.


39 Help me to abandon my shameful ways;

     Your laws are all I want in life.


64 O lord, the earth is full of Your unfailing love;

     teach me Your principles.


65 You have done many good things for me, Lord,

     just as You promised.

66 I believe in Your commands'

     now teach me good judgement & knowledge.


71 The suffering you sent me was good for me,

     for it taught me  to pay attention to Your principles.


73 You made me; You created me.

     Now give me the sense to follow Your commands.


75 I know, O Lord, Your decisions are fair;

     You disciplined me because I needed it.


83 I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, exhausted from waiting.


86a All Your commands are trustworthy.


91 Your laws remain true today,

     for everything serves Your plans.


105 Your word is a lamp for my feet & a light for my path.


107 I have suffered much, O Lord;

     restore my life again, just as you promised.


109 My life constantly hangs in the balance;

     but I will not stop obeying You.


114 You are my refuge & my shield;

     Your word is my only source of hope.


116 Lord, sustain me as You promised, that I may live!

     Do not let my hope be crushed.


135 Guide my steps by Your word;

     so i will not be overcome by evil.


145 I pray with all my heart;

     answer me, Lord!

146 I cry out to You;

     save me, that I may obey Your decrees.

147 I rise early, before the sun is up;

     I cry out for help & put my hope in Your words.

148 I stay awake through the night, thinking about Your promise.


176 I have wandered away like a sheep;

     come & find me,

     for I have not forgotten Your commands.