Psalm 119:16

New International Reader's Version

I take delight in your orders. I won’t fail to obey your word.

Cross References

Psalm 1:2

Instead, the law of the Lord gives them joy. They think about his law day and night.

Psalm 119:109

I keep putting my life in danger. But I won’t forget to obey your law.

Psalm 119:11

I have hidden your word in my heart so that I won’t sin against you.

Psalm 119:14

Following your covenant laws gives me joy just as great riches give joy to others.

Psalm 119:141

I’m not important. People look down on me. But I don’t forget to obey your rules.

Psalm 119:143

I’ve had my share of trouble and suffering. But your commands give me delight.

Psalm 119:153

Look at how I’m suffering! Save me, because I haven’t forgotten to obey your law.

Psalm 119:174

Lord, I long for you to save me. Your law gives me delight.

Psalm 119:176

Like a lost sheep, I’ve gone down the wrong path. Come and look for me, because I haven’t forgotten to obey your commands.

Psalm 119:24

Your covenant laws are my delight. They give me wise advice.

Psalm 119:35

Teach me to live as you command, because that makes me very happy.

Psalm 119:47

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

Psalm 119:61

Evil people may tie me up with ropes. But I won’t forget to obey your law.

Psalm 119:70

Their unfeeling hearts are hard and stubborn. But I take delight in your law.

Psalm 119:77

Show me your tender love so that I can live. I take delight in your law.

Psalm 119:83

I’m as useless as a wineskin that smoke has dried up. But I don’t forget to follow your orders.

Psalm 40:8

My God, I have come to do what you want. Your law is in my heart.”

Proverbs 21:15

When you do what is fair, you make godly people glad. But you terrify those who do what is evil.

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my teaching. Keep my commands in your heart.

Jeremiah 15:16

When I received your words, I ate them. They filled me with joy. My heart took delight in them. Lord God who rules over all, I belong to you.

Romans 7:22

Deep inside me I find joy in God’s law.