New International Reader's Version

Psalm 119:36-48 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

36. Make me want to follow your covenant laws instead of wanting to gain things only for myself.

37. Turn my eyes away from things that are worthless. Keep me alive as you have promised.

38. Keep your promise to me. Then other people will have respect for you.

39. Please don't let me be put to shame. Your laws are good.

40. I really want to follow your rules. Keep me alive, because you do what is right.

41. Lord, show me your faithful love. Save me as you have promised.

42. Then I will answer those who make fun of me, because I trust in your word.

43. Help me always to tell the truth about how faithful you are. I have put my hope in your laws.

44. I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.

45. I will lead a full and happy life, because I've tried to obey your rules.

46. I will talk about your covenant laws to kings. I will not be put to shame.

47. I take delight in obeying your commands because I love them.

48. I praise your commands, and I love them. I spend time thinking about your orders.