Psalm 119
is the longest psalm as well as the longest chapter in the Bible.
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Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.
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Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.
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They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways.
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You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.
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Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
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Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
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I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.
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I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me.
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Do good to your servant, and I will live; I will obey your word.
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Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
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I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.
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My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.
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You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands.
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Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes.
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Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.
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Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors.
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I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
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I recounted my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
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Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders.
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My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
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Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law.
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I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.
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I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD; do not let me be put to shame.
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I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.
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May your unfailing love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise;
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then I will answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
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Do not snatch the word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.
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I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.
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I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
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I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,
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for I delight in your commands because I love them.
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I lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees.
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You are my portion, O LORD; I have promised to obey your words.
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I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
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I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.
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I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.
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Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.
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At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.
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I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
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The earth is filled with your love, O LORD; teach me your decrees.
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Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.
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May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.
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I know, O LORD, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
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May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.
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Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.
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May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.
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May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.
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May my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be put to shame.
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Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
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Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.
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Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.
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If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
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I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.
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Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.
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The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes.
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To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless.
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Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
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I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.
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I have suffered much; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your word.
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Accept, O LORD, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.
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Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.
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The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts.
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Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.
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My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.
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I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors.
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Ensure your servant's well-being; let not the arrogant oppress me.
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My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise.
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Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees.
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I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.
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It is time for you to act, O LORD; your law is being broken.
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Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold,
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and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path.
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Righteous are you, O LORD, and your laws are right.
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The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.
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My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.
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Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
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Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.
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Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.
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Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight.
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Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may live.
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Look upon my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.
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Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.
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Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees.
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Your compassion is great, O LORD; preserve my life according to your laws.
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Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes.
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I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word.
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See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your love.
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All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.
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I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you.
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May my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.
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May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.
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May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees.
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May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.
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May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
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I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight.
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Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me.
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I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.
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