Psalm 119:1–24

Aleph^a

119Blessed are those whose way is blameless,

who walk in the law of Yahweh.

²Blessed are those who keep his testimonies;

they seek him with a whole heart.

³They also do no wrong;

they walk in his ways.

⁴You have commanded^b your precepts,

that we should keep them diligently.

⁵Oh that my ways were steadfast,

to keep your statutes!

⁶Then I would not be ashamed

when I look to all your commands.

⁷I will give you thanks with an upright heart,

when I learn your righteous laws.

⁸I will heed your statutes;

do not utterly forsake me.

Beth

⁹How can a young man keep his way pure?

By taking heed according to your word.

¹⁰With my whole heart I have sought you;

do not let me stray from your commands.

¹¹In my heart I have hidden your word,^c

so that I may not sin against you.

¹²Blessed are you, O Yahweh.

Teach me your statutes.

¹³With my lips I have told of

all the ordinances of your mouth.

¹⁴In the way of your testimonies I have rejoiced

as I would over all riches.

¹⁵I will meditate on your precepts

and look at^d your ways.

¹⁶I will take delight in your statutes;

I will not forget your word.

Gimel

¹⁷Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live

and heed your word.

¹⁸Uncover my eyes, that I may look at^e

wonderful things from your law.

¹⁹I am a sojourner on the earth;^f

do not hide your commands from me.

²⁰My soul is crushed with longing

for your ordinances at all times.

²¹You rebuke the arrogant, the accursed,

who stray from your commands.

²²Remove from^g me scorn and contempt,

for I have kept your testimonies.

²³Even though princes sit and speak against me,

your servant meditates on your statutes.

²⁴Your testimonies are my delight,

my counselors.^h