Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version

Psalms 119:6-20 Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version (ETR)

6. Then I would never feel ashamed when I look closely at your commands.

7. The more I understand how fair your laws are, the more sincerely I will praise you.

8. I will obey your laws, so please don’t leave me!

9. How can a young person live a pure life? By obeying your word.

10. I try with all my heart to serve you. Help me obey your commands.

11. I study your teachings very carefully so that I will not sin against you.

12. Lord, you are worthy of praise! Teach me your laws.

13. I will repeat the laws we have heard from you.

14. I enjoy following your rules as much as others enjoy great riches.

15. I will study your instructions. I will give thought to your way of life.

16. I enjoy your laws. I will not forget your word.

17. Be good to me, your servant, so that I may live to obey your word.

18. Open my eyes so that I can see all the wonderful things in your teachings.

19. I feel like a stranger visiting here on earth. I need to know your commands. Don’t keep them hidden from me.

20. I constantly feel a hunger to understand your laws.