American Standard Version

Psalm 119:31-51 American Standard Version (ASV)

31. I cleave unto thy testimonies: O Jehovah, put me not to shame.

32. I will run the way of thy commandments, When thou shalt enlarge my heart.

33. Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes; And I shall keep it unto the end.

34. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

35. Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; For therein do I delight.

36. Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, And not to covetousness.

37. Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in thy ways.

38. Confirm unto thy servant thy word, Which is in order unto the fear of thee.

39. Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.

40. Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness.

41. Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word.

42. So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.

43. And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.

44. So shall I observe thy law continually For ever and ever.

45. And I shall walk at liberty; For I have sought thy precepts.

46. I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, And shall not be put to shame.

47. And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.

48. I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate on thy statutes.

49. Remember the word unto thy servant, Because thou hast made me to hope.

50. This is my comfort in my affliction; For thy word hath quickened me.

51. The proud have had me greatly in derision: Yet have I not swerved from thy law.