DELIGHT IN GOD’S WORD

א Aleph

1 HowA happy are those whose way is blameless,b

who walk according to the Lord’s instruction!c

2 Happy are those who keep his decreesd

and seek him with all their heart.e

3 They do nothing wrong;f

they walk in his ways.

4 You have commanded that your preceptsg

be diligently kept.

5 If only my ways were committed

to keeping your statutes!h

6 Then I would not be ashamedi

when I think about all your commands.

7 I will praise you with an upright heartj

when I learn your righteous judgments.

8 I will keep your statutes;

never abandon me.k

ב Beth

9 How can a young man keep his way pure?

By keeping yourB word.l

10 I have sought you with all my heart;m

don’t let me wander from your commands.n

11 I have treasured your word in my hearto

so that I may not sin against you.

12 Lord, may you be blessed;

teach me your statutes.p

13 With my lips I proclaim

all the judgments from your mouth.q

14 I rejoice in the way revealed by your decreesr

as much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate on your preceptss

and think about your ways.t

16 I will delight in your statutes;u

I will not forget your word.

שׂ Sin/שׁ Shin

161 Princes have persecuted me without cause,

but my heart fears only your word.t

162 I rejoice over your promiseu

like one who finds vast treasure.

163 I hate and abhor falsehood,v

but I love your instruction.w

164 I praise you seven times a day

for your righteous judgments.x

165 Abundant peace belongs to thosey

who love your instruction;

nothing makes them stumble.z

166 Lord, I hope for your salvationaa

and carry out your commands.

167 I obey your decrees

and love them greatly.ab

168 I obey your precepts and decrees,

for all my ways are before you.ac

ת Taw

169 Let my cry reach you, Lord;ad

give me understanding according to your word.ae

170 Let my plea reach you;af

rescue me according to your promise.ag

171 My lips pour out praise,ah

for you teach me your statutes.ai

172 My tongue sings about your promise,aj

for all your commands are righteous.ak

173 May your hand be ready to help me,al

for I have chosen your precepts.am

174 I long for your salvation, Lord,

and your instruction is my delight.an

175 Let me live, and I will praise you;ao

may your judgments help me.

176 I wander like a lost sheep;ap

seek your servant,aq

for I do not forget your commands.ar