The Law of the Lord and the Lord of the Law

Psalm 119

1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
    who walk in the law of the Lord!
10 With my whole heart I seek you;
    let me not wander from your commandments!
11 I have stored up your word in my heart,
    that I might not sin against you.
18 Open my eyes, that I may behold
    wondrous things out of your law.
20 My soul is consumed with longing
    for your rules at all times.
24 Your testimonies are my delight;
    they are my counselors.
37 Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;
    and give me life in your ways.
44 I will keep your law continually,
    forever and ever,
45 and I shall walk in a wide place,
    for I have sought your precepts.
48 I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love,
    and I will meditate on your statutes.
50 This is my comfort in my affliction,
    that your promise gives me life.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,
    but now I keep your word.
68 You are good and do good;
    teach me your statutes.
92 If your law had not been my delight,
    I would have perished in my affliction.
97 Oh how I love your law!
    It is my meditation all the day.
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path.
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;
    it imparts understanding to the simple.
131 I open my mouth and pant,
    because I long for your commandments.
140 Your promise is well tried,
    and your servant loves it.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant,
    for I do not forget your commandments.