Psalm 119:75

Psalm 119:75

New International Version (NIV)

⁷⁵ I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,
    and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

 

The Message

 

I can see now, God, that your decisions are right;
    your testing has taught me what’s true and right.

Psalm 119:74

Psalm 119:74

New International Version (NIV)

⁷⁴ May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,
    for I have put my hope in your word.

 

The Message

 

When they see me waiting, expecting your Word,
    those who fear you will take heart and be glad.

Psalm 119:73

Psalm 119:73

New International Version (NIV)

י Yodh

⁷³ Your hands made me and formed me;
    give me understanding to learn your commands.

 

 

 

The Message

 

With your very own hands you formed me;
    now breathe your wisdom over me so I can understand you.

Psalm 119:65-72

Psalm 119:65-72

New International Version (NIV)

ט Teth

⁶⁵ Do good to your servant
    according to your word, Lord.
⁶⁶ Teach me knowledge and good judgment,
    for I trust your commands.
⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted I went astray,
    but now I obey your word.
⁶⁸ You are good, and what you do is good;
    teach me your decrees.
⁶⁹ Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,
    I keep your precepts with all my heart.
⁷⁰ Their hearts are callous and unfeeling,
    but I delight in your law.
⁷¹ It was good for me to be afflicted
    so that I might learn your decrees.
⁷² The law from your mouth is more precious to me
    than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

The Message

Psalm 119:65-72

The Message (MSG)

^65-72 Be good to your servant, God;
    be as good as your Word.
Train me in good common sense;
    I’m thoroughly committed to living your way.
Before I learned to answer you, I wandered all over the place,
    but now I’m in step with your Word.
You are good, and the source of good;
    train me in your goodness.
The godless spread lies about me,
    but I focus my attention on what you are saying;
They’re bland as a bucket of lard,
    while I dance to the tune of your revelation.
My troubles turned out all for the best—
    they forced me to learn from your textbook.
Truth from your mouth means more to me
    than striking it rich in a gold mine.

Psalm 119:72

Psalm 119:72

New International Version (NIV)

⁷² The law from your mouth is more precious to me
    than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

The Message

Truth from your mouth means more to me
    than striking it rich in a gold mine.

Psalm 119:71

Psalm 119:71

New International Version (NIV)

⁷¹ It was good for me to be afflicted
    so that I might learn your decrees.

The Message

My troubles turned out all for the best—
    they forced me to learn from your textbook.

Psalm 119:70

Psalm 119:70

New International Version (NIV)

⁷⁰ Their hearts are callous and unfeeling,
    but I delight in your law.

The Message

They’re bland as a bucket of lard,
    while I dance to the tune of your revelation.

Psalm 119:69

Psalm 119:69

New International Version (NIV)

⁶⁹ Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,
    I keep your precepts with all my heart.

The Message

The godless spread lies about me,
    but I focus my attention on what you are saying;

Psalm 119:68

Psalm 119:68

New International Version (NIV)

⁶⁸ You are good, and what you do is good;
    teach me your decrees.

The Message

You are good, and the source of good;
    train me in your goodness.

Psalm 119:67

Psalm 119:67

New International Version (NIV)

⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted I went astray,
    but now I obey your word.

Before I learned to answer you, I wandered all over the place,
    but now I’m in step with your Word.

Psalm 119:66

Psalm 119:66

New International Version (NIV)

⁶⁶ 

Teach me knowledge and good judgment,

    for I trust your commands.

Train me in good common sense;

I'm thoroughly committed to living your way.

Psalm 119:65

Psalm 119:65

Do good to your servant
    according to your word, Lord.

New International Version (NIV)

The Message (MSG)

Be good to your servant, God;
    be as good as your Word.

Psalm119:57-64

Psalm 119:57-64

The Message (MSG)

^57-64 

Because you have satisfied me, God, I promise

    to do everything you say.

I beg you from the bottom of my heart: smile,

    be gracious to me just as you promised.

When I took a long, careful look at your ways,

    I got my feet back on the trail you blazed.

I was up at once, didn’t drag my feet,

    was quick to follow your orders.

The wicked hemmed me in—there was no way out—

    but not for a minute did I forget your plan for me.

I get up in the middle of the night to thank you;

    your decisions are so right, so true—I can’t wait till morning!

I’m a friend and companion of all who fear you,

    of those committed to living by your rules.

Your love, God, fills the earth!

    Train me to live by your counsel.

Psalm 119:57-64

New International Version (NIV)

ח Heth

⁵⁷ 

You are my portion, Lord;

    I have promised to obey your words.

⁵⁸ 

I have sought your face with all my heart;

    be gracious to me according to your promise.

⁵⁹ 

I have considered my ways

    and have turned my steps to your statutes.

⁶⁰ 

I will hasten and not delay

    to obey your commands.

⁶¹ 

Though the wicked bind me with ropes,

    I will not forget your law.

⁶² 

At midnight I rise to give you thanks

    for your righteous laws.

⁶³ 

I am a friend to all who fear you,

    to all who follow your precepts.

⁶⁴ 

The earth is filled with your love,Lord;
teach me your ways.

Psalm 119:64

Psalm 119:64

New International Version (NIV)

⁶⁴ 

The earth is filled with your love, Lord;

    teach me your decrees.

Your love, God, fills the earth!

    Train me to live by your counsel.

Psalm119:63

Psalm 119:63

New International Version (NIV)

⁶³ 

I am a friend to all who fear you,

    to all who follow your precepts.

The Message

I’m a friend and companion of all who fear you,

    of those committed to living by your rules.

    

Psalm119:62

NIV
Psalm 119:62

⁶² 

At midnight I rise to give you thanks

    for your righteous laws.

The Message
^57-64 

I get up in the middle of the night to thank you;

    your decisions are so right, so true—I can’t wait till morning!

   

Psalm119:61

Psalm 119:61

New International Version (NIV)

⁶¹ 

Though the wicked bind me with ropes,

    I will not forget your law

The Message

The wicked hemmed me in—there was no way out—

    but not for a minute did I forget your plan for me.

Psalm119:60

Psalm 119:60

New International Version (NIV)

⁶⁰ 

I will hasten and not delay

    to obey your commands.

The Message

I was up at once, didn't drag my feet,

Was quick to follow your orders.

Psalm 119:59

Psalm 119:59

New International Version (NIV)

⁵⁹ I have considered my ways
    and have turned my steps to your statutes.

The Message:

When I took a long, careful look at your ways,
    I got my feet back on the trail you blazed.

Psalm 119:58

Psalm 119:58

New International Version (NIV)

⁵⁸ I have sought your face with all my heart;
    be gracious to me according to your promise.

The Message:

I beg you from the bottom of my heart: smile,

    be gracious to me just as you promised.e Message:

Psalm119:67

Psalm 119:67

NIV

⁶⁷ 

Before I was afflicted I went astray,

    but now I obey your word.

The Message:

Before I learned to answer you, I wandered all over the place,

    but now I’m in step with your Word.

Psalm 119:57

Psalm 119:57

New International Version (NIV)

ח Heth

⁵⁷ You are my portion, Lord;
    I have promised to obey your words.

Psalm 119:57

The Message (MSG)

Because you have satisfied me, God, I promise to 

do everything you say.

Psalm 119: 49-56

Psalm 119:49-56

New International Version (NIV)

ז Zayin

⁴⁹ Remember your word to your servant,
    for you have given me hope.
⁵⁰ My comfort in my suffering is this:
    Your promise preserves my life.
⁵¹ The arrogant mock me unmercifully,
    but I do not turn from your law.
⁵² I remember, Lord, your ancient laws,
    and I find comfort in them.
⁵³ Indignation grips me because of the wicked,
    who have forsaken your law.
⁵⁴ Your decrees are the theme of my song
    wherever I lodge.
⁵⁵ In the night, Lord, I remember your name,
    that I may keep your law.
⁵⁶ This has been my practice:
    I obey your precepts.

Psalm 119:49-56

The Message (MSG)

^49-56 Remember what you said to me, your servant—
    I hang on to these words for dear life!
These words hold me up in bad times;
    yes, your promises rejuvenate me.
The insolent ridicule me without mercy,
    but I don’t budge from your revelation.
I watch for your ancient landmark words,
    and know I’m on the right track.
But when I see the wicked ignore your directions,
    I’m beside myself with anger.
I set your instructions to music
    and sing them as I walk this pilgrim way.
I meditate on your name all night, God,
    treasuring your revelation, O God.
Still, I walk through a rain of derision
    because I live by your Word and counsel.

Psalm 119:56

Psalm 119:56

New International Version (NIV)

⁵⁶ This has been my practice:
    I obey your precepts.

The Message:

Still, I walk through a rain of derision
    because I live by your Word and counsel.

Psalm 119:55

Psalm119:55

NIV

⁵⁵ 

In the night, Lord, I remember your name,

    that I may keep your law.

The Message

I meditate on your name all night,God,

    treasuring your revelation, O God.