International Children’s Bible

Psalms 119:7-21 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

7. When I learned that your laws are fair,I praised you with an honest heart.

8. I will meet your demands.So please don’t ever leave me.

9. How can a young person live a pure life?He can do it by obeying your word.

10. With all my heart I try to obey you, God.Don’t let me break your commands.

11. I have taken your words to heartso I would not sin against you.

12. Lord, you should be praised.Teach me your demands.

13. My lips will tell aboutall the laws you have spoken.

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.