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 23
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
