International Children’s Bible

Psalms 119:14-31 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

14. I enjoy living by your rulesas people enjoy great riches.

15. I think about your ordersand study your ways.

16. I enjoy obeying your demands.And I will not forget your word.

17. Do good to me, your servant, so I can live,so I can obey your word.

18. Open my eyes to see the wonderful thingsin your teachings.

19. I am a stranger on earth.Do not hide your commands from me.

20. I want to studyyour laws all the time.

21. You scold proud people.Those who ignore your commands are cursed.

22. Don’t let me be insulted and hatedbecause I obey your rules.

23. Even if princes speak against me,I, your servant, will think about your demands.

24. Your rules give me pleasure.They give me good advice.

25. I am about to die.Give me life, as you have promised.

26. I told you about my life, and you answered me.Teach me your demands.

27. Help me understand your orders.Then I will think about your miracles.

28. I am sad and tired.Make me strong again as you have promised.

29. Don’t let me be dishonest.Be kind to me by helping me obey your teachings.

30. I have chosen to obey you.I have obeyed your laws.

31. I hold on to your rules.Lord, do not let me be disgraced.