Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Psalms 119:10-22 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

10. I worship youwith all my heart.Don't let me walk awayfrom your commands.

11. I treasure your wordabove all else;it keeps me from sinningagainst you.

12. I praise you, Lord!Teach me your laws.

13. With my own mouth,I tell others the lawsthat you have spoken.

14. Obeying your instructionsbrings as much happinessas being rich.

15. I will study your teachingsand follow your footsteps.

16. I will take pleasurein your lawsand remember your words.

17. Treat me with kindness, Lord,so that I may liveand do what you say.

18. Open my mindand let me discoverthe wonders of your Law.

19. I live here as a stranger.Don't keep me from knowingyour commands.

20. What I want most of alland at all timesis to honour your laws.

21. You punish those boastful,worthless nobodies who turnfrom your commands.

22. Don't let them sneerand insult mefor following you.