International Children’s Bible

Psalms 119:20-35 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

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.

32. I will obey your commandsbecause you have made me happy.

33. Lord, teach me your demands.Then I will obey them until the end.

34. Help me understand, so I can obey your teachings.I will obey them with all my heart.

35. Help me obey your commandsbecause that makes me happy.