Psalms 119 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021(NRSVUE)

Psalm 119The Glories of God’s Law

1 according to your word.

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but I delight in your law.

71It is good for me that I was humbled,

so that I might learn your statutes.

72 as dross;

therefore I love your decrees.

120

I hate every false way.

129 according to your justice.

157 according to your steadfast love.

160 Ps 139.17 The sum of your word is truth,

and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

161 1 Sam 24.11 Princes persecute me without cause,

but my heart stands in awe of your words.

162 1 Sam 30.16 I rejoice at your word

like one who finds great spoil.

163I hate and abhor falsehood,

but I love your law.

164 vv 7, 160 Seven times a day I praise you

for your righteous ordinances.

165 Prov 3.2; Isa 26.3; 32.17 Great peace have those who love your law;

nothing can make them stumble.

166 Gen 49.18 I hope for your salvation, O Lord,

and I fulfill your commandments.

167My soul keeps your decrees;

I love them exceedingly.

168 Prov 5.21 I keep your precepts and decrees,

for all my ways are before you.

169 Ps 18.6 Let my cry come before you, O Lord;

give me understanding according to your word.

170 Ps 28.2; 31.2 Let my supplication come before you;

deliver me according to your promise.

171 Ps 51.15 My lips will pour forth praise,

because you teach me your statutes.

172My tongue will sing of your promise,

for all your commandments are right.

173 Ps 37.24 Let your hand be ready to help me,

for I have chosen your precepts.

174I long for your salvation, O Lord,

and your law is my delight.

175 Isa 55.3 Let me live that I may praise you,

and let your ordinances help me.

176 v 16 ; Isa 53.6I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek out your servant,

for I do not forget your commandments.