[1] If it is not the Lord who builds a house, the builders are wasting their time.
If it is not the Lord who watches over the city, the guards are wasting their time.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.127.1.ERV
[1] If it is not the Lord who builds a house, the builders are wasting their time.
If it is not the Lord who watches over the city, the guards are wasting their time.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.127.1.ERV
[4] So, Lord, bring back the good times, like a desert stream filled again with flowing water.
[5] Then those who were sad when they planted will be happy when they gather the harvest!
[6] Those who cried as they carried the seeds will be happy when they bring in the crops!
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.126.4-6.ERV
[3] The wicked will not always control the land of those who do right. If they did, even those who do right might start doing wrong.
[4] Lord, be good to those who are good, to those who have pure hearts.
[5] But, Lord, when you punish those who do evil, also punish those who have stopped following your way. Let Israel always enjoy peace!
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.125.3-5.ERV
[1] Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion. They will never be shaken. They will continue forever.
[2] Like the mountains that surround Jerusalem, the Lord surrounds and protects his people now and forever.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.125.1-2.ERV
[2] What would have happened to us if the Lord had not been on our side when people attacked us?
[5] Those proud people would have been like water rising up to our mouth and drowning us.
[6] Praise the Lord! He did not let our enemies tear us apart.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.124.2-6.ERV
[3] Lord, be merciful to us, because we have been insulted much too long.
[4] We have had enough of the hateful words of those proud people who make fun of us and show us no respect.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.123.3-4.ERV
[2] A slave looks to his master to provide what he needs, and a servant girl depends on the woman she serves. So we depend on the Lord our God, waiting for him to have mercy on us.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.123.2.ERV
[6] Pray for peace in Jerusalem: “May those who love you find peace.
[7] May there be peace within your walls. May there be safety in your great buildings.”
[8] For the good of my family and neighbors, I pray that there will be peace here.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.122.6-8.ERV
[1] I was happy when the people said, “Let us go to the Lord’s Temple.”
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.122.1.ERV
[6] The sun cannot harm you during the day, and the moon cannot harm you at night.
[7] The Lord will protect you from every danger. He will protect your soul.
[8] The Lord will protect you as you come and go, both now and forever!
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.121.6-8.ERV
[3] He will not let you fall. Your Protector will not fall asleep.
[4] Israel’s Protector does not get tired. He never sleeps.
[5] The Lord is your Protector. The Lord stands by your side, shading and protecting you.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.121.3-5.ERV
[1] I look up to the hills, but where will my help really come from?
[2] My help will come from the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth.
[3] He will not let you fall. Your Protector will not fall asleep.
[4] Israel’s Protector does not get tired. He never sleeps.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.121.1-4.ERV
[3] Liars, do you know what the Lord has for you? Do you know what you will get?
[4] You will get a soldier’s sharp arrow and hot coals to punish you.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.120.3-4.ERV
[1] I was in trouble. I called to the Lord for help, and he answered me!
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.120.1.ERV
[175] Let me live to praise you. Let me find the help I need in your laws.
[176] I have wandered away like a lost sheep. Come and find me. I am your servant, and I have not forgotten your commands.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.175-176.ERV
[165] Those who love your teachings will find true peace. Nothing can make them fall.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.165.ERV
[161] Powerful leaders attack me for no reason, but the only thing I fear is your command.
[162] Your word makes me happy, like someone who has found a great treasure.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.161-162.ERV
[159] See how much I love your instructions! Lord, I know your love is true, so let me live.
[160] Every word you say can be trusted. Your laws are fair and will last forever.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.159-160.ERV
[153] Look at my suffering and rescue me. I have not forgotten your teachings.
[154] Argue my case, and set me free. Let me live, as you promised.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.153-154.ERV
[150] Here come those who have evil plans to hurt me. They live far away from your teachings.
[151] But you are near me, Lord, and all your commands can be trusted.
[152] Long ago, I learned from your rules that you made them to last forever.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.150-152.ERV
[145] Lord, I call to you with all my heart. Answer me, and I will obey your laws.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.145.ERV
[140] I love your word. Time and again it has been proven true.
[143] Even though I have troubles and hard times, your commands give me joy.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.140-143.ERV
[133] Guide me, as you promised. Don’t let evil rule over me.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.133.ERV
[132] Look at me, and be kind to me, just as you always are to those who love your name.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.132.ERV
[130] As people understand your word, it brings light to their lives. Your word makes even simple people wise.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.130.ERV
[127] I love your commands more than gold, more than the purest gold.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.127.ERV
[123] I have worn out my eyes looking for your help, waiting for you to save me, as you promised.
[124] Show your faithful love to me, your servant. Teach me your laws.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.123-124.ERV
[119] You throw away the wicked of this world like trash. So I love your rules.
[120] I am shaking with fear before you. I fear and respect your judgments.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.119-120.ERV
[114] Hide me and protect me. I trust what you say.
[116] Support me, Lord, as you promised, and I will live. I trust in you, so don’t disappoint me.
[117] Help me and I will be saved. And I will always give attention to your laws.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.114-117.ERV
[112] More than anything I want to obey your laws always, until the end of my life.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.112.ERV
[107] Lord, I have suffered for a long time. Say the word, and I will live again!
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.107.ERV
[105] Your word is like a lamp that guides my steps, a light that shows the path I should take.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.105.ERV
[99] I am wiser than all my teachers, because I study your rules.
[100] I understand more than those who are older, because I obey your instructions.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.99-100.ERV
[92] If I had not found joy in your teachings, my suffering would have destroyed me.
[93] I will never forget your commands, because through them you gave me new life.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.92-93.ERV
[82] I keep looking for what you promised, but my eyes are feeling tired. When will you comfort me?
[88] Show me your faithful love and let me live. I will do whatever you say.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.82-88.ERV
[81] I feel weaker and weaker as I wait for you to save me. But I put my trust in your word.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.81.ERV
[80] Let me obey your laws perfectly so that I will not be ashamed.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.80.ERV
[75] Lord, I know that your decisions are fair, and you were right to punish me.
[76] Now comfort me with your faithful love, as you promised.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.75-76.ERV
[72] Your teachings are worth more to me than a thousand pieces of silver and gold.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.72.ERV
[66] Give me the knowledge to make wise decisions. I trust your commands.
[67] Before I suffered, I did many wrong things. But now I carefully obey everything you say.
[71] Suffering was good for me; I learned your laws.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.66-71.ERV
[58] I beg you with all my heart, be kind to me, as you promised.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.58.ERV
[57] Lord, I decided that my duty is to obey your commandments.
[59] I thought very carefully about my life, and I decided to follow your rules.
[60] Without wasting any time, I hurried back to obey your commands.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.57-60.ERV
[51] People full of pride are always making fun of me, but I have not stopped following your teachings.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.51.ERV
[49] Remember your promise to me, your servant. It gives me hope.
[50] You comfort me in my suffering, because your promise gives me new life.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.49-50.ERV
[44] I will follow your teachings forever and ever.
[45] So I will live in freedom, because I do my best to know your instructions.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.44-45.ERV
[41] Lord, show me your faithful love. Save me, as you promised.
[42] Then I will have an answer for those who make fun of me for trusting what you say.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.41-42.ERV
[32] I do my best to follow your commands, because you are the one who gives me the desire.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.32.ERV
[36] Give me the desire to follow your rules, not the desire to get rich.
[37] Don’t let me look at worthless things. Help me live your way.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.36-37.ERV
[28] I am sad and tired. Say the word, and make me strong again.
[29] Don’t let me live a lie. Guide me with your teachings.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.28-29.ERV
[22] Don’t let me be ashamed and embarrassed. I have obeyed your rules.
[23] Even if rulers say bad things about me, I am your servant, and I continue to study your laws.
[24] Your rules make me happy. They give me good advice.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.22-24.ERV
[14] I enjoy following your rules as much as others enjoy great riches.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.14.ERV
[8] I will obey your laws, so please don’t leave me!
[10] I try with all my heart to serve you. Help me obey your commands.
[11] I study your teachings very carefully so that I will not sin against you.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.8-11.ERV
[5] How I wish I could be more faithful in obeying your laws!
[6] Then I would never feel ashamed when I look closely at your commands.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.5-6.ERV
[1] Great blessings belong to those who live pure lives! They follow the Lord’s teachings.
[2] Great blessings belong to those who follow his rules! They seek him with all their heart.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.119.1-2.ERV
[29] Praise the Lord because he is good. His faithful love will last forever.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.118.29.ERV
[24] This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be happy today!
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.118.24.ERV
[21] Lord, I thank you for answering my prayer. I thank you for saving me.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.118.21.ERV
[7] The Lord is my helper. I will see my enemies defeated.
[8] It is better to trust in the Lord than to trust in people.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.118.7-8.ERV
[17] I will live and not die, and I will tell what the Lord has done.
[18] The Lord punished me, but he did not let me die.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.118.17-18.ERV
[7] The Lord is my helper. I will see my enemies defeated.
[8] It is better to trust in the Lord than to trust in people.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.118.7-8.ERV
[6] The Lord is with me, so I will not be afraid. No one on earth can do anything to harm me.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.118.6.ERV
[5] I was in trouble, so I called to the Lord for help. The Lord answered and made me free.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.118.5.ERV
[1] Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise him, all you people.
[2] He loves us very much! The Lord will be faithful to us forever! Praise the Lord!
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.117.1-2.ERV
[15] Very dear to the Lord are the lives of his followers. He cares when they face death.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.116.15.ERV
[3] Death’s ropes were around me. The grave was closing in on me. I was worried and afraid. [4] Then I called on the Lord’s name. I said, “Lord, save me!”
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.116.3-4.ERV
[5] The Lord is good and merciful; our God is so kind.
[6] The Lord takes care of helpless people. I was without help, and he saved me.
[8] Lord, you saved my soul from death. You stopped my tears. You kept me from falling.
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.116.5-8.ERV