New American Bible, Revised Edition

Psalms 119:34-45 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

34. Give me understanding to keep your law,to observe it with all my heart.

35. Lead me in the path of your commandments,for that is my delight.

36. Direct my heart toward your testimoniesand away from gain.

37. Avert my eyes from what is worthless;by your way give me life.

38. For your servant, fulfill your promisemade to those who fear you.

39. Turn away from me the taunts I dread,for your judgments are good.

40. See how I long for your precepts;in your righteousness give me life.

41. Let your mercy come to me, Lord,salvation in accord with your promise.

42. Let me answer my taunters with a word,for I trust in your word.

43. Do not take the word of truth from my mouth,for in your judgments is my hope.

44. I will keep your law always,for all time and forever.

45. I will walk freely in an open spacebecause I cherish your precepts.