25 My soul clings to the dust;

give me life according to your word!

26 When I told of my ways, you answered me;

teach me your statutes!

27 Make me understand the way of your precepts,

and I will meditate on your wondrous works.

28 My soul melts away for sorrow;

strengthen me according to your word!

29 Put false ways far from me

and graciously teach me your law!

30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;

I set your rules before me.

31 I cling to your testimonies, O Lord;

let me not be put to shame!

32 I will run in the way of your commandments

when you enlarge my heart!

25 DALETH.

My soul cleaveth unto the dust:

Quicken thou me according to thy word.

26 I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me:

Teach me thy statutes.

27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts:

So shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

28 My soul melteth for heaviness:

Strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

29 Remove from me the way of lying:

And grant me thy law graciously.

30 I have chosen the way of truth:

Thy judgments have I laid before me.

31 I have stuck unto thy testimonies:

O Lord, put me not to shame.

32 I will run the way of thy commandments,

When thou shalt enlarge my heart.

25 I lie in the dust;

revive me by your word.

26 I told you my plans, and you answered.

Now teach me your decrees.

27 Help me understand the meaning of your commandments,

and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.

28 I weep with sorrow;

encourage me by your word.

29 Keep me from lying to myself;

give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.

30 I have chosen to be faithful;

I have determined to live by your regulations.

31 I cling to your laws.

Lord, don’t let me be put to shame!

32 I will pursue your commands,

for you expand my understanding.

25 My soul clings to the dust;

Revive me according to Your word.

26 I have declared my ways, and You answered me;

Teach me Your statutes.

27 Make me understand the way of Your precepts;

So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works.

28 My soul melts from heaviness;

Strengthen me according to Your word.

29 Remove from me the way of lying,

And grant me Your law graciously.

30 I have chosen the way of truth;

Your judgments I have laid before me.

31 I cling to Your testimonies;

O Lord, do not put me to shame!

32 I will run the course of Your commandments,

For You shall enlarge my heart.

25 I am about to die.

Give me life, as you have promised.

26 I told you about my life, and you answered me.

Teach me your demands.

27 Help me understand your orders.

Then I will think about your miracles.

28 I am sad and tired.

Make me strong again as you have promised.

29 Don’t let me be dishonest;

have mercy on me by helping me obey your teachings.

30 I have chosen the way of truth;

I have obeyed your laws.

31 I hold on to your rules.

Lord, do not let me be disgraced.

32 I will quickly obey your commands,

because you have made me happy.

25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust:

Quicken thou me according to thy word.

26 I declared my ways, and thou answeredst me:

Teach me thy statutes.

27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts:

So shall I meditate on thy wondrous works.

28 My soul melteth for heaviness:

Strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

29 Remove from me the way of falsehood;

And grant me thy law graciously.

30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness:

Thine ordinances have I set before me.

31 I cleave unto thy testimonies:

O Jehovah, put me not to shame.

32 I will run the way of thy commandments,

When thou shalt enlarge my heart.

25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken me according to thy word.

26 I have declared my ways, and thou hast answered me: teach me thy statutes. 27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts, and I will meditate upon thy wondrous works.

28 My soul melteth for sadness: strengthen me according to thy word. 29 Remove from me the way of falsehood, and graciously grant me thy law.

30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; thy judgments have I set before me. 31 I cleave unto thy testimonies; Jehovah, let me not be ashamed. 32 I will run the way of thy commandments when thou shalt enlarge my heart.

25 I am close to death. 

Give me a new life as you promised. 

26 I told you what I have done, and you answered me. 

Teach me your laws. 

27 Help me understand your guiding principles 

so that I may reflect on your miracles. 

28 I am drowning in tears. 

Strengthen me as you promised. 

29 Turn me away from a life of lies. 

Graciously provide me with your teachings. 

30 I have chosen a life of faithfulness. 

I have set your regulations in front of me. 

31 I have clung tightly to your written instructions. 

O Lord, do not let me be put to shame. 

32 I will eagerly pursue your commandments 

because you continue to increase my understanding. 

25 My life is down in the dust;

give me life through Your word.

26 I told You about my life,

and You listened to me;

teach me Your statutes.

27 Help me understand

the meaning of Your precepts

so that I can meditate on Your wonders.

28 I am weary from grief;

strengthen me through Your word.

29 Keep me from the way of deceit

and graciously give me Your instruction.

30 I have chosen the way of truth;

I have set Your ordinances before me.

31 I cling to Your decrees;

Lord, do not put me to shame.

32 I pursue the way of Your commands,

for You broaden my understanding.

25 My soul clings to the dust;

revive me according to your word.

26 When I told of my ways, you answered me;

teach me your statutes.

27 Make me understand the way of your precepts,

and I will meditate on your wondrous works.

28 My soul melts away for sorrow;

strengthen me according to your word.

29 Put false ways far from me;

and graciously teach me your law.

30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;

I set your ordinances before me.

31 I cling to your decrees, O Lord;

let me not be put to shame.

32 I run the way of your commandments,

for you enlarge my understanding.

25 My soul clings to the dust;

revive me according to your word.

26 I told of my ways, and you answered me;

teach me your statutes.

27 Make me understand the way of your precepts,

that I may meditate on your wonderful things.

28 My soul weeps because of grief;

strengthen me according to your word.

29 Remove from me the deceptive way,

and graciously give me your law.

30 I have chosen the faithful way;

I have set your ordinances before me.

31 I cling to your testimonies;

O Yahweh, do not let me be put to shame.

32 I will run the way of your commands,

for you will enlarge my heart.

25 I lie in the dust. I’m about to die.

Keep me alive as you have promised.

26 I told you how I’ve lived, and you gave me your answer.

Teach me your orders.

27 Help me understand what your rules can teach me.

Then I’ll spend time thinking about the miracles you have done.

28 My sadness has worn me out.

Give me strength as you have promised.

29 Keep me from cheating and telling lies.

Be kind and teach me your law.

30 I have chosen to be faithful to you.

I put my trust in your laws.

31 Lord, I’m careful to obey your covenant laws.

Don’t let me be put to shame.

32 I am quick to follow your commands,

because you have set my heart free.

25 My soul cleaves to the dust;

Revive me according to Your word.

26 I have told of my ways, and You have answered me;

Teach me Your statutes.

27 Make me understand the way of Your precepts,

So I will meditate on Your wonders.

28 My soul weeps because of grief;

Strengthen me according to Your word.

29 Remove the false way from me,

And graciously grant me Your law.

30 I have chosen the faithful way;

I have placed Your ordinances before me.

31 I cling to Your testimonies;

O Lord, do not put me to shame!

32 I shall run the way of Your commandments,

For You will enlarge my heart.