Common English Bible

Psalms 119:102-119 Common English Bible (CEB)

102. I haven’t deviated from any of your rulesbecause you are the one who has taught me.

103. Your word is so pleasing to my taste buds—it’s sweeter than honey in my mouth!

104. I’m studying your precepts—that’s why I hate every false path.

105. Your word is a lamp before my feetand a light for my journey.

106. I have sworn, and I fully mean it:I will keep your righteous rules.

107. I have been suffering so much—Lord, make me live again according to your promise.

108. Please, Lord, accept my spontaneous gifts of praise.Teach me your rules!

109. Though my life is constantly in danger,I won’t forget your Instruction.

110. Though the wicked have set a trap for me,I won’t stray from your precepts.

111. Your laws are my possession foreverbecause they are my heart’s joy.

112. I have decided to keep your statutes forever, every last one.

113. I hate fickle people,but I love your Instruction.

114. You are my shelter and my shield—I wait for your promise.

115. Get away from me, you evildoers;I want to guard my God’s commandments!

116. Sustain me according to your word so I can live!Don’t let me be put to shame because of hope.

117. Support me so I can be savedand so I can focus constantly on your statutes.

118. You discard everyone who strays from your statutesbecause they are dishonest and false.

119. You dispose of all the wicked people on earth like waste—that’s why I love your laws.