Psalm 119:1-24
1Happy are they whose way is blameless,*
who walk in the law of the LORD!
2Happy are they who observe his decrees *
and seek him with all their hearts!
3Who never do any wrong,*
but always walk in his ways.
4You laid down your commandments,*
that we should fully keep them.
5Oh, that my ways were made so direct *
that I might keep your statutes!
6Then I should not be put to shame,*
when I regard all your commandments.
7I will thank you with an unfeigned heart, *
when I have learned your righteous judgments.
8I will keep your statutes;*
do not utterly forsake me.
9How shall a young man cleanse his way? *
By keeping to your words.
10With my whole heart I seek you;*
let me not stray from your commandments.
11I treasure your promise in my heart,*
that I may not sin against you.
12Blessed are you, O LORD;*
instruct me in your statutes.
13With my lips will I recite *
all the judgments of your mouth.
14I have taken greater delight in the way of your decrees *
than in all manner of riches.
15I will meditate on your commandments *
and give attention to your ways.
16My delight is in your statutes;*
I will not forget your word.
17Deal bountifully with your servant,*
that I may live and keep your word.
18Open my eyes, that I may see *
the wonders of your law.
19I am a stranger here on earth;*
do not hide your commandments from me.
20My soul is consumed at all times *
with longing for your judgments.
21You have rebuked the insolent;*
cursed are they who stray from your commandments!
22Turn from me shame and rebuke,*
for I have kept your decrees.
23Even though rulers sit and plot against me, *
I will meditate on your statutes.
24For your decrees are my delight,*
and they are my counselors.
Collect of the Day – Proper 9
O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
