Psalm 119:1-48

Psalm 119:1-48
The Glories of God's Law

1-8 If I obey God, I will be happy, without shame, praising God, comforted by his presence.

• Happy are those who live by God's word
• O God, you want me to be diligent; I want to be steadfast, to keep from being ashamed.
• When I learn your word, I will praise you.
• I will obey; do not leave me.

9-16 If I remember and meditate on God's word, I will remain pure and sinless.

• The young can remain pure by adhering to your word.
• My whole heart seeks you and treasures your word to keep from sinning.
• Teach me your word.
• I declare, delight in, meditate on and will not forget your word.

17-24 As an obedient child, I will feel out of place in this world, but I know God's word will help me through it.

• Be generous to me so I can live and follow your word;open my eyes so that I can understand all its wonders.
• As an alien in this land, I long to known and understand your word.
• I know your attitude toward those who are disobedient; take their contempt from me because I'm obedient.
• Even though those in authority plot against me, I am determined to meditate on your laws, for they counsel me.

25-32 When I am discouraged, I will cling to God's word, and through his word, God will lift me up.

• When I am in despair, revive me in your word, as when I confessed, you answered.
• When I understand your precepts, I will meditate on your works.
• When I feel hopeless, strengthen me, help me to be honest, teach me your law.
• I have chosen to be faithful, to cling to your decrees, to run the way of your commandments.

33-40 The more I understand God's law, the less selfish, vain, and shameful my life becomes.

• Teach me, O LORD, and give me understanding so that I can observe your law with my whole heart for my whole life.
• Lead me in your way and turn my heart from selfish gain and vanity.
  
• Confirm your promise for those who fear you.
• Turn away disgrace, for I long for your good ordinances, which give me life.

41-48 With the love and salvation God's word provides, I can realize true hope, liberty and courage.

• When your love and salvation are mine, O LORD, I have an answer for those who taunt me.
• Do not take your word of truth from me, for therein lies my hope.
• I will continually keep your word, for therein lies liberty and the courage to speak before those in authority.
  
• I delight in, revere and love your commandments, and will meditate on them.