Oh that my actions would consistently reflect your principles!
Then I will not be disgraced when I compare my life with your commands.
When I learn your righteous laws, I will thank you by living as I should!
I will obey your principles. Please don’t give up on me!
- Psalm 119:5-8
Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your law.
I am but a foreigner here on earth;
I need the guidance of your commands.
Don’t hide them from me!
- Psalm 119:18-19
Help me to understand the meaning of your commandments,
and I will meditate on your wonderful miracles.
I weep with grief;
encourage me by your word.
Keep me from lying to myself;
give me the privilege of knowing your law.
I have chosen to be faithful;
I have determined to live by your laws.
- Psalm 119:29-30
Teach me, O LORD,
to follow every one of your principles.
Give me an understanding and I will obey your law;
I will put it into practice with all my heart.
Make me walk along the path of your commands,
for that is where my happiness is found.
- Psalm 119:33-35
You have done many good things for me, LORD,
just as you promised.
I believe in your commands;
Now teach me good judgment and knowledge.
- Psalm 119:65-66
The suffering you sent was good for me,
for it taught me to pay attention to your principles.
- Psalm 119:71
You made me; you created me.
Now give me the sense to follow your commands.
May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy,
for I have put my hope in your word.
- Psalm 119:73-74
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.
- Psalm 119:105
LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed.
- Psalm 119:116
I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your principles. Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your decrees.
- Psalm 119:124-125
As your words are taught, they give light; even the simple can understand them.
- Psalm 119:130
Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by any evil. Rescue me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. Look down on me with love; teach me all your principles.
- Psalm 119:133-135
As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. Your decrees are always fair; help me to understand them, that I may live.
- Psalm 119:143-144
I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; in your justice, save my life.
- Psalm 119:147-149
I rejoice in your word like one who finds a great treasure.
- Psalm 119:162
Those who love your law have great peace and do not stumble.
- Psalm 119:165
O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised. Let my lips burst forth with praise, for you have taught me your principles. Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right. Stand ready to help me, for I have chosen to follow your commandments.
- Psalm 119:169-173
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