Psalm 119

1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,

who walk according to the law of the Lord.

2 Blessed are those who keep his statutes

and seek him with all their heart—

3 they do no wrong

but follow his ways.

4 You have laid down precepts

that are to be fully obeyed.

5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast

in obeying your decrees!

6 Then I would not be put to shame

when I consider all your commands.

7 I will praise you with an upright heart

as I learn your righteous laws.

8 I will obey your decrees;

do not utterly forsake me.

9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity?

By living according to your word.

10 I seek you with all my heart;

do not let me stray from your commands.

11 I have hidden your word in my heart

that I might not sin against you.

12 Praise be to you, Lord;

teach me your decrees.

13 With my lips I recount

all the laws that come from your mouth.

14 I rejoice in following your statutes

as one rejoices in great riches.

15 I meditate on your precepts

and consider your ways.

16 I delight in your decrees;

I will not neglect your word.

17 Be good to your servant while I live,

that I may obey your word.

18 Open my eyes that I may see

wonderful things in your law.

19 I am a stranger on earth;

do not hide your commands from me.

20 My soul is consumed with longing

for your laws at all times.

21 You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed,

those who stray from your commands.

22 Remove from me their scorn and contempt,

for I keep your statutes.

23 Though rulers sit together and slander me,

your servant will meditate on your decrees.

24 Your statutes are my delight;

they are my counselors.

25 I am laid low in the dust;

preserve my life according to your word.

26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;

teach me your decrees.

27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,

that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.

28 My soul is weary with sorrow;

strengthen me according to your word.

29 Keep me from deceitful ways;

be gracious to me and teach me your law.

30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;

I have set my heart on your laws.

31 I hold fast to your statutes, Lord;

do not let me be put to shame.

32 I run in the path of your commands,

for you have broadened my understanding.

33 Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees,

that I may follow it to the end.

34 Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law

and obey it with all my heart.

35 Direct me in the path of your commands,

for there I find delight.

36 Turn my heart toward your statutes

and not toward selfish gain.

37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;

preserve my life according to your word.

38 Fulfill your promise to your servant,

so that you may be feared.

39 Take away the disgrace I dread,

for your laws are good.

40 How I long for your precepts!

In your righteousness preserve my life.

41 May your unfailing love come to me, Lord,

your salvation, according to your promise;

42 then I can answer anyone who taunts me,

for I trust in your word.

43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,

for I have put my hope in your laws.

44 I will always obey your law,

for ever and ever.

45 I will walk about in freedom,

for I have sought out your precepts.

46 I will speak of your statutes before kings

and will not be put to shame,

47 for I delight in your commands

because I love them.

48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,

that I may meditate on your decrees.

49 Remember your word to your servant,

for you have given me hope.

50 My comfort in my suffering is this:

Your promise preserves my life.

51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully,

but I do not turn from your law.

52 I remember, Lord, your ancient laws,

and I find comfort in them.

53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked,

who have forsaken your law.

54 Your decrees are the theme of my song

wherever I lodge.

55 In the night, Lord, I remember your name,

that I may keep your law.

56 This has been my practice:

I obey your precepts.

57 You are my portion, Lord;

I have promised to obey your words.

58 I have sought your face with all my heart;

be gracious to me according to your promise.

59 I have considered my ways

and have turned my steps to your statutes.

60 I will hasten and not delay

to obey your commands.

61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,

I will not forget your law.

62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks

for your righteous laws.

63 I am a friend to all who fear you,

to all who follow your precepts.

64 The earth is filled with your love, Lord;

teach me your decrees.

65 Do good to your servant

according to your word, Lord.

66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment,

for I trust your commands.

67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,

but now I obey your word.

68 You are good, and what you do is good;

teach me your decrees.

69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,

I keep your precepts with all my heart.

70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling,

but I delight in your law.

71 It was good for me to be afflicted

so that I might learn your decrees.

72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me

than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

73 Your hands made me and formed me;

give me understanding to learn your commands.

74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,

for I have put my hope in your word.

75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,

and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

76 May your unfailing love be my comfort,

according to your promise to your servant.

77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live,

for your law is my delight.

78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause;

but I will meditate on your precepts.

79 May those who fear you turn to me,

those who understand your statutes.

80 May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees,

that I may not be put to shame.

81 My soul faints with longing for your salvation,

but I have put my hope in your word.

82 My eyes fail, looking for your promise;

I say, “When will you comfort me?”

83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,

I do not forget your decrees.

84 How long must your servant wait?

When will you punish my persecutors?

85 The arrogant dig pits to trap me,

contrary to your law.

86 All your commands are trustworthy;

help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.

87 They almost wiped me from the earth,

but I have not forsaken your precepts.

88 In your unfailing love preserve my life,

that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.

89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;

it stands firm in the heavens.

90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;

you established the earth, and it endures.

91 Your laws endure to this day,

for all things serve you.

92 If your law had not been my delight,

I would have perished in my affliction.

93 I will never forget your precepts,

for by them you have preserved my life.

94 Save me, for I am yours;

I have sought out your precepts.

95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,

but I will ponder your statutes.

96 To all perfection I see a limit,

but your commands are boundless.

97 Oh, how I love your law!

I meditate on it all day long.

98 Your commands are always with me

and make me wiser than my enemies.

99 I have more insight than all my teachers,

for I meditate on your statutes.

100 I have more understanding than the elders,

for I obey your precepts.

101 I have kept my feet from every evil path

so that I might obey your word.

102 I have not departed from your laws,

for you yourself have taught me.

103 How sweet are your words to my taste,

sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104 I gain understanding from your precepts;

therefore I hate every wrong path.

105 Your word is a lamp for my feet,

a light on my path.

106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it,

that I will follow your righteous laws.

107 I have suffered much;

preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.

108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,

and teach me your laws.

109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,

I will not forget your law.

110 The wicked have set a snare for me,

but I have not strayed from your precepts.

111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;

they are the joy of my heart.

112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees

to the very end.

113 I hate double-minded people,

but I love your law.

114 You are my refuge and my shield;

I have put my hope in your word.

115 Away from me, you evildoers,

that I may keep the commands of my God!

116 Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live;

do not let my hopes be dashed.

117 Uphold me, and I will be delivered;

I will always have regard for your decrees.

118 You reject all who stray from your decrees,

for their delusions come to nothing.

119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;

therefore I love your statutes.

120 My flesh trembles in fear of you;

I stand in awe of your laws.

121 I have done what is righteous and just;

do not leave me to my oppressors.

122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;

do not let the arrogant oppress me.

123 My eyes fail, looking for your salvation,

looking for your righteous promise.

124 Deal with your servant according to your love

and teach me your decrees.

125 I am your servant; give me discernment

that I may understand your statutes.

126 It is time for you to act, Lord;

your law is being broken.

127 Because I love your commands

more than gold, more than pure gold,

128 and because I consider all your precepts right,

I hate every wrong path.

129 Your statutes are wonderful;

therefore I obey them.

130 The unfolding of your words gives light;

it gives understanding to the simple.

131 I open my mouth and pant,

longing for your commands.

132 Turn to me and have mercy on me,

as you always do to those who love your name.

133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;

let no sin rule over me.

134 Redeem me from human oppression,

that I may obey your precepts.

135 Make your face shine on your servant

and teach me your decrees.

136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes,

for your law is not obeyed.

137 You are righteous, Lord,

and your laws are right.

138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;

they are fully trustworthy.

139 My zeal wears me out,

for my enemies ignore your words.

140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested,

and your servant loves them.

141 Though I am lowly and despised,

I do not forget your precepts.

142 Your righteousness is everlasting

and your law is true.

143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,

but your commands give me delight.

144 Your statutes are always righteous;

give me understanding that I may live.

145 I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord,

and I will obey your decrees.

146 I call out to you; save me

and I will keep your statutes.

147 I rise before dawn and cry for help;

I have put my hope in your word.

148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,

that I may meditate on your promises.

149 Hear my voice in accordance with your love;

preserve my life, Lord, according to your laws.

150 Those who devise wicked schemes are near,

but they are far from your law.

151 Yet you are near, Lord,

and all your commands are true.

152 Long ago I learned from your statutes

that you established them to last forever.

153 Look on my suffering and deliver me,

for I have not forgotten your law.

154 Defend my cause and redeem me;

preserve my life according to your promise.

155 Salvation is far from the wicked,

for they do not seek out your decrees.

156 Your compassion, Lord, is great;

preserve my life according to your laws.

157 Many are the foes who persecute me,

but I have not turned from your statutes.

158 I look on the faithless with loathing,

for they do not obey your word.

159 See how I love your precepts;

preserve my life, Lord, in accordance with your love.

160 All your words are true;

all your righteous laws are eternal.

161 Rulers persecute me without cause,

but my heart trembles at your word.

162 I rejoice in your promise

like one who finds great spoil.

163 I hate and detest falsehood

but I love your law.

164 Seven times a day I praise you

for your righteous laws.

165 Great peace have those who love your law,

and nothing can make them stumble.

166 I wait for your salvation, Lord,

and I follow your commands.

167 I obey your statutes,

for I love them greatly.

168 I obey your precepts and your statutes,

for all my ways are known to you.

169 May my cry come before you, Lord;

give me understanding according to your word.

170 May my supplication come before you;

deliver me according to your promise.

171 May my lips overflow with praise,

for you teach me your decrees.

172 May my tongue sing of your word,

for all your commands are righteous.

173 May your hand be ready to help me,

for I have chosen your precepts.

174 I long for your salvation, Lord,

and your law gives me delight.

175 Let me live that I may praise you,

and may your laws sustain me.

176 I have strayed like a lost sheep.

Seek your servant,

for I have not forgotten your commands.

1  Blessed are those whose way is blameless,

who walk in the law of the Lord!

2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,

who seek him with their whole heart,

3 who also do no wrong,

but walk in his ways!

4 You have commanded your precepts

to be kept diligently.

5 Oh that my ways may be steadfast

in keeping your statutes!

6 Then I shall not be put to shame,

having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.

7 I will praise you with an upright heart,

when I learn your righteous rules.

8 I will keep your statutes;

do not utterly forsake me!

9 How can a young man keep his way pure?

By guarding it according to your word.

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.

12 Blessed are you, O Lord;

teach me your statutes!

13 With my lips I declare

all the rules of your mouth.

14 In the way of your testimonies I delight

as much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate on your precepts

and fix my eyes on your ways.

16 I will delight in your statutes;

I will not forget your word.

17 Deal bountifully with your servant,

that I may live and keep your word.

18 Open my eyes, that I may behold

wondrous things out of your law.

19 I am a sojourner on the earth;

hide not your commandments from me!

20 My soul is consumed with longing

for your rules at all times.

21 You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,

who wander from your commandments.

22 Take away from me scorn and contempt,

for I have kept your testimonies.

23 Even though princes sit plotting against me,

your servant will meditate on your statutes.

24 Your testimonies are my delight;

they are my counselors.

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!

33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;

and I will keep it to the end.

34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law

and observe it with my whole heart.

35 Lead me in the path of your commandments,

for I delight in it.

36 Incline my heart to your testimonies,

and not to selfish gain!

37 Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;

and give me life in your ways.

38 Confirm to your servant your promise,

that you may be feared.

39 Turn away the reproach that I dread,

for your rules are good.

40 Behold, I long for your precepts;

in your righteousness give me life!

41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord,

your salvation according to your promise;

42 then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me,

for I trust in your word.

43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,

for my hope is in your rules.

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.

46 I will also speak of your testimonies before kings

and shall not be put to shame,

47 for I find my delight in your commandments,

which I love.

48 I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love,

and I will meditate on your statutes.

49 Remember your word to your servant,

in which you have made me hope.

50 This is my comfort in my affliction,

that your promise gives me life.

51 The insolent utterly deride me,

but I do not turn away from your law.

52 When I think of your rules from of old,

I take comfort, O Lord.

53 Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked,

who forsake your law.

54 Your statutes have been my songs

in the house of my sojourning.

55 I remember your name in the night, O Lord,

and keep your law.

56 This blessing has fallen to me,

that I have kept your precepts.

57 The Lord is my portion;

I promise to keep your words.

58 I entreat your favor with all my heart;

be gracious to me according to your promise.

59 When I think on my ways,

I turn my feet to your testimonies;

60 I hasten and do not delay

to keep your commandments.

61 Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,

I do not forget your law.

62 At midnight I rise to praise you,

because of your righteous rules.

63 I am a companion of all who fear you,

of those who keep your precepts.

64 The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love;

teach me your statutes!

65 You have dealt well with your servant,

O Lord, according to your word.

66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge,

for I believe in your commandments.

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.

69 The insolent smear me with lies,

but with my whole heart I keep your precepts;

70 their heart is unfeeling like fat,

but I delight in your law.

71 It is good for me that I was afflicted,

that I might learn your statutes.

72 The law of your mouth is better to me

than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

73 Your hands have made and fashioned me;

give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.

74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice,

because I have hoped in your word.

75 I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous,

and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

76 Let your steadfast love comfort me

according to your promise to your servant.

77 Let your mercy come to me, that I may live;

for your law is my delight.

78 Let the insolent be put to shame,

because they have wronged me with falsehood;

as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.

79 Let those who fear you turn to me,

that they may know your testimonies.

80 May my heart be blameless in your statutes,

that I may not be put to shame!

81 My soul longs for your salvation;

I hope in your word.

82 My eyes long for your promise;

I ask, “When will you comfort me?”

83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,

yet I have not forgotten your statutes.

84 How long must your servant endure?

When will you judge those who persecute me?

85 The insolent have dug pitfalls for me;

they do not live according to your law.

86 All your commandments are sure;

they persecute me with falsehood; help me!

87 They have almost made an end of me on earth,

but I have not forsaken your precepts.

88 In your steadfast love give me life,

that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth.

89 Forever, O Lord, your word

is firmly fixed in the heavens.

90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations;

you have established the earth, and it stands fast.

91 By your appointment they stand this day,

for all things are your servants.

92 If your law had not been my delight,

I would have perished in my affliction.

93 I will never forget your precepts,

for by them you have given me life.

94 I am yours; save me,

for I have sought your precepts.

95 The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,

but I consider your testimonies.

96 I have seen a limit to all perfection,

but your commandment is exceedingly broad.

97 Oh how I love your law!

It is my meditation all the day.

98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,

for it is ever with me.

99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,

for your testimonies are my meditation.

100 I understand more than the aged,

for I keep your precepts.

101 I hold back my feet from every evil way,

in order to keep your word.

102 I do not turn aside from your rules,

for you have taught me.

103 How sweet are your words to my taste,

sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104 Through your precepts I get understanding;

therefore I hate every false way.

105 Your word is a lamp to my feet

and a light to my path.

106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,

to keep your righteous rules.

107 I am severely afflicted;

give me life, O Lord, according to your word!

108 Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord,

and teach me your rules.

109 I hold my life in my hand continually,

but I do not forget your law.

110 The wicked have laid a snare for me,

but I do not stray from your precepts.

111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever,

for they are the joy of my heart.

112 I incline my heart to perform your statutes

forever, to the end.

113 I hate the double-minded,

but I love your law.

114 You are my hiding place and my shield;

I hope in your word.

115 Depart from me, you evildoers,

that I may keep the commandments of my God.

116 Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,

and let me not be put to shame in my hope!

117 Hold me up, that I may be safe

and have regard for your statutes continually!

118 You spurn all who go astray from your statutes,

for their cunning is in vain.

119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross,

therefore I love your testimonies.

120 My flesh trembles for fear of you,

and I am afraid of your judgments.

121 I have done what is just and right;

do not leave me to my oppressors.

122 Give your servant a pledge of good;

let not the insolent oppress me.

123 My eyes long for your salvation

and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.

124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,

and teach me your statutes.

125 I am your servant; give me understanding,

that I may know your testimonies!

126 It is time for the Lord to act,

for your law has been broken.

127 Therefore I love your commandments

above gold, above fine gold.

128 Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right;

I hate every false way.

129 Your testimonies are wonderful;

therefore my soul keeps them.

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.

132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,

as is your way with those who love your name.

133 Keep steady my steps according to your promise,

and let no iniquity get dominion over me.

134 Redeem me from man’s oppression,

that I may keep your precepts.

135 Make your face shine upon your servant,

and teach me your statutes.

136 My eyes shed streams of tears,

because people do not keep your law.

137 Righteous are you, O Lord,

and right are your rules.

138 You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness

and in all faithfulness.

139 My zeal consumes me,

because my foes forget your words.

140 Your promise is well tried,

and your servant loves it.

141 I am small and despised,

yet I do not forget your precepts.

142 Your righteousness is righteous forever,

and your law is true.

143 Trouble and anguish have found me out,

but your commandments are my delight.

144 Your testimonies are righteous forever;

give me understanding that I may live.

145 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!

I will keep your statutes.

146 I call to you; save me,

that I may observe your testimonies.

147 I rise before dawn and cry for help;

I hope in your words.

148 My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,

that I may meditate on your promise.

149 Hear my voice according to your steadfast love;

O Lord, according to your justice give me life.

150 They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose;

they are far from your law.

151 But you are near, O Lord,

and all your commandments are true.

152 Long have I known from your testimonies

that you have founded them forever.

153 Look on my affliction and deliver me,

for I do not forget your law.

154 Plead my cause and redeem me;

give me life according to your promise!

155 Salvation is far from the wicked,

for they do not seek your statutes.

156 Great is your mercy, O Lord;

give me life according to your rules.

157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,

but I do not swerve from your testimonies.

158 I look at the faithless with disgust,

because they do not keep your commands.

159 Consider how I love your precepts!

Give me life, O Lord, according to your steadfast love.

160 The sum of your word is truth,

and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.

161 Princes persecute me without cause,

but my heart stands in awe of your words.

162 I rejoice at your word

like one who finds great spoil.

163 I hate and abhor falsehood,

but I love your law.

164 Seven times a day I praise you

for your righteous rules.

165 Great peace have those who love your law;

nothing can make them stumble.

166 I hope for your salvation, O Lord,

and I do your commandments.

167 My soul keeps your testimonies;

I love them exceedingly.

168 I keep your precepts and testimonies,

for all my ways are before you.

169 Let my cry come before you, O Lord;

give me understanding according to your word!

170 Let my plea come before you;

deliver me according to your word.

171 My lips will pour forth praise,

for you teach me your statutes.

172 My tongue will sing of your word,

for all your commandments are right.

173 Let your hand be ready to help me,

for I have chosen your precepts.

174 I long for your salvation, O Lord,

and your law is my delight.

175 Let my soul live and praise you,

and let your rules help me.

176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant,

for I do not forget your commandments.

1 ALEPH.

Blessed are the undefiled in the way,

Who walk in the law of the Lord.

2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies,

And that seek him with the whole heart.

3 They also do no iniquity:

They walk in his ways.

4 Thou hast commanded us

To keep thy precepts diligently.

5 O that my ways were directed

To keep thy statutes!

6 Then shall I not be ashamed,

When I have respect unto all thy commandments.

7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart,

When I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.

8 I will keep thy statutes:

O forsake me not utterly.

9 BETH.

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?

By taking heed thereto according to thy word.

10 With my whole heart have I sought thee:

O let me not wander from thy commandments.

11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart,

That I might not sin against thee.

12 Blessed art thou, O Lord:

Teach me thy statutes.

13 With my lips have I declared

All the judgments of thy mouth.

14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies,

As much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate in thy precepts,

And have respect unto thy ways.

16 I will delight myself in thy statutes:

I will not forget thy word.

17 GIMEL.

Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live,

And keep thy word.

18 Open thou mine eyes,

That I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

19 I am a stranger in the earth:

Hide not thy commandments from me.

20 My soul breaketh for the longing

That it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed,

Which do err from thy commandments.

22 Remove from me reproach and contempt;

For I have kept thy testimonies.

23 Princes also did sit and speak against me:

But thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.

24 Thy testimonies also are my delight

And my counsellers.

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.

33 HE.

Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes;

And I shall keep it unto the end.

34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law;

Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments;

For therein do I delight.

36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies,

And not to covetousness.

37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity;

And quicken thou me in thy way.

38 Stablish thy word unto thy servant,

Who is devoted to thy fear.

39 Turn away my reproach which I fear:

For thy judgments are good.

40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts:

Quicken me in thy righteousness.

41 VAU.

Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord,

Even thy salvation, according to thy word.

42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me:

For I trust in thy word.

43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth;

For I have hoped in thy judgments.

44 So shall I keep thy law continually

For ever and ever.

45 And I will walk at liberty:

For I seek thy precepts.

46 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings,

And will not be ashamed.

47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments,

Which I have loved.

48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved;

And I will meditate in thy statutes.

49 ZAIN.

Remember the word unto thy servant,

Upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

50 This is my comfort in my affliction:

For thy word hath quickened me.

51 The proud have had me greatly in derision:

Yet have I not declined from thy law.

52 I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord;

And have comforted myself.

53 Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked

That forsake thy law.

54 Thy statutes have been my songs

In the house of my pilgrimage.

55 I have remembered thy name, O Lord, in the night,

And have kept thy law.

56 This I had,

Because I kept thy precepts.

57 CHETH.

Thou art my portion, O Lord:

I have said that I would keep thy words.

58 I intreated thy favour with my whole heart:

Be merciful unto me according to thy word.

59 I thought on my ways,

And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

60 I made haste, and delayed not

To keep thy commandments.

61 The bands of the wicked have robbed me:

But I have not forgotten thy law.

62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee

Because of thy righteous judgments.

63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee,

And of them that keep thy precepts.

64 The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy:

Teach me thy statutes.

65 TETH.

Thou hast dealt well with thy servant,

O Lord, according unto thy word.

66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge:

For I have believed thy commandments.

67 Before I was afflicted I went astray:

But now have I kept thy word.

68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

69 The proud have forged a lie against me:

But I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.

70 Their heart is as fat as grease;

But I delight in thy law.

71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted;

That I might learn thy statutes.

72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me

Than thousands of gold and silver.

73 JOD.

Thy hands have made me and fashioned me:

Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

74 They that fear thee will be glad when they see me;

Because I have hoped in thy word.

75 I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right,

And that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.

76 Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort,

According to thy word unto thy servant.

77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live:

For thy law is my delight.

78 Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause:

But I will meditate in thy precepts.

79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me,

And those that have known thy testimonies.

80 Let my heart be sound in thy statutes;

That I be not ashamed.

81 CAPH.

My soul fainteth for thy salvation:

But I hope in thy word.

82 Mine eyes fail for thy word,

Saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke;

Yet do I not forget thy statutes.

84 How many are the days of thy servant?

When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

85 The proud have digged pits for me,

Which are not after thy law.

86 All thy commandments are faithful:

They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

87 They had almost consumed me upon earth;

But I forsook not thy precepts.

88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness;

So shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.

89 LAMED.

For ever, O Lord,

Thy word is settled in heaven.

90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations:

Thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

91 They continue this day according to thine ordinances:

For all are thy servants.

92 Unless thy law had been my delights,

I should then have perished in mine affliction.

93 I will never forget thy precepts:

For with them thou hast quickened me.

94 I am thine, save me;

For I have sought thy precepts.

95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me:

But I will consider thy testimonies.

96 I have seen an end of all perfection:

But thy commandment is exceeding broad.

97 MEM.

O how love I thy law!

It is my meditation all the day.

98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies:

For they are ever with me.

99 I have more understanding than all my teachers:

For thy testimonies are my meditation.

100 I understand more than the ancients,

Because I keep thy precepts.

101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way,

That I might keep thy word.

102 I have not departed from thy judgments:

For thou hast taught me.

103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste!

Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104 Through thy precepts I get understanding:

Therefore I hate every false way.

105 NUN.

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,

And a light unto my path.

106 I have sworn, and I will perform it,

That I will keep thy righteous judgments.

107 I am afflicted very much:

Quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word.

108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord,

And teach me thy judgments.

109 My soul is continually in my hand:

Yet do I not forget thy law.

110 The wicked have laid a snare for me:

Yet I erred not from thy precepts.

111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever:

For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes

Alway, even unto the end.

113 SAMECH.

I hate vain thoughts:

But thy law do I love.

114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield:

I hope in thy word.

115 Depart from me, ye evildoers:

For I will keep the commandments of my God.

116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live:

And let me not be ashamed of my hope.

117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe:

And I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes:

For their deceit is falsehood.

119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross:

Therefore I love thy testimonies.

120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee;

And I am afraid of thy judgments.

121 AIN.

I have done judgment and justice:

Leave me not to mine oppressors.

122 Be surety for thy servant for good:

Let not the proud oppress me.

123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation,

And for the word of thy righteousness.

124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy,

And teach me thy statutes.

125 I am thy servant; give me understanding,

That I may know thy testimonies.

126 It is time for thee, Lord, to work:

For they have made void thy law.

127 Therefore I love thy commandments

Above gold; yea, above fine gold.

128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right;

And I hate every false way.

129 PE.

Thy testimonies are wonderful:

Therefore doth my soul keep them.

130 The entrance of thy words giveth light;

It giveth understanding unto the simple.

131 I opened my mouth, and panted:

For I longed for thy commandments.

132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me,

As thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

133 Order my steps in thy word:

And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

134 Deliver me from the oppression of man:

So will I keep thy precepts.

135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant;

And teach me thy statutes.

136 Rivers of waters run down mine eyes,

Because they keep not thy law.

137 TZADDI.

Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.

138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous

And very faithful.

139 My zeal hath consumed me,

Because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

140 Thy word is very pure:

Therefore thy servant loveth it.

141 I am small and despised:

Yet do not I forget thy precepts.

142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

And thy law is the truth.

143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me:

Yet thy commandments are my delights.

144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting:

Give me understanding, and I shall live.

145 KOPH.

I cried with my whole heart;

Hear me, O Lord: I will keep thy statutes.

146 I cried unto thee; save me,

And I shall keep thy testimonies.

147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried:

I hoped in thy word.

148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches,

That I might meditate in thy word.

149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness:

O Lord, quicken me according to thy judgment.

150 They draw nigh that follow after mischief:

They are far from thy law.

151 Thou art near, O Lord;

And all thy commandments are truth.

152 Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old

That thou hast founded them for ever.

153 RESH.

Consider mine affliction, and deliver me:

For I do not forget thy law.

154 Plead my cause, and deliver me:

Quicken me according to thy word.

155 Salvation is far from the wicked:

For they seek not thy statutes.

156 Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord:

Quicken me according to thy judgments.

157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies;

Yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.

158 I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved;

Because they kept not thy word.

159 Consider how I love thy precepts:

Quicken me, O Lord, according to thy lovingkindness.

160 Thy word is true from the beginning:

And every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

161 SCHIN.

Princes have persecuted me without a cause:

But my heart standeth in awe of thy word.

162 I rejoice at thy word,

As one that findeth great spoil.

163 I hate and abhor lying:

But thy law do I love.

164 Seven times a day do I praise thee

Because of thy righteous judgments.

165 Great peace have they which love thy law:

And nothing shall offend them.

166 Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation,

And done thy commandments.

167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies;

And I love them exceedingly.

168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies:

For all my ways are before thee.

169 TAU.

Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord:

Give me understanding according to thy word.

170 Let my supplication come before thee:

Deliver me according to thy word.

171 My lips shall utter praise,

When thou hast taught me thy statutes.

172 My tongue shall speak of thy word:

For all thy commandments are righteousness.

173 Let thine hand help me;

For I have chosen thy precepts.

174 I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord;

And thy law is my delight.

175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee;

And let thy judgments help me.

176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant;

For I do not forget thy commandments.

1 Joyful are people of integrity,

who follow the instructions of the Lord.

2 Joyful are those who obey his laws

and search for him with all their hearts.

3 They do not compromise with evil,

and they walk only in his paths.

4 You have charged us

to keep your commandments carefully.

5 Oh, that my actions would consistently

reflect your decrees!

6 Then I will not be ashamed

when I compare my life with your commands.

7 As I learn your righteous regulations,

I will thank you by living as I should!

8 I will obey your decrees.

Please don’t give up on me!

9 How can a young person stay pure?

By obeying your word.

10 I have tried hard to find you—

don’t let me wander from your commands.

11 I have hidden your word in my heart,

that I might not sin against you.

12 I praise you, O Lord;

teach me your decrees.

13 I have recited aloud

all the regulations you have given us.

14 I have rejoiced in your laws

as much as in riches.

15 I will study your commandments

and reflect on your ways.

16 I will delight in your decrees

and not forget your word.

17 Be good to your servant,

that I may live and obey your word.

18 Open my eyes to see

the wonderful truths in your instructions.

19 I am only a foreigner in the land.

Don’t hide your commands from me!

20 I am always overwhelmed

with a desire for your regulations.

21 You rebuke the arrogant;

those who wander from your commands are cursed.

22 Don’t let them scorn and insult me,

for I have obeyed your laws.

23 Even princes sit and speak against me,

but I will meditate on your decrees.

24 Your laws please me;

they give me wise advice.

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.

33 Teach me your decrees, O Lord;

I will keep them to the end.

34 Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions;

I will put them into practice with all my heart.

35 Make me walk along the path of your commands,

for that is where my happiness is found.

36 Give me an eagerness for your laws

rather than a love for money!

37 Turn my eyes from worthless things,

and give me life through your word.

38 Reassure me of your promise,

made to those who fear you.

39 Help me abandon my shameful ways;

for your regulations are good.

40 I long to obey your commandments!

Renew my life with your goodness.

41 Lord, give me your unfailing love,

the salvation that you promised me.

42 Then I can answer those who taunt me,

for I trust in your word.

43 Do not snatch your word of truth from me,

for your regulations are my only hope.

44 I will keep on obeying your instructions

forever and ever.

45 I will walk in freedom,

for I have devoted myself to your commandments.

46 I will speak to kings about your laws,

and I will not be ashamed.

47 How I delight in your commands!

How I love them!

48 I honor and love your commands.

I meditate on your decrees.

49 Remember your promise to me;

it is my only hope.

50 Your promise revives me;

it comforts me in all my troubles.

51 The proud hold me in utter contempt,

but I do not turn away from your instructions.

52 I meditate on your age-old regulations;

O Lord, they comfort me.

53 I become furious with the wicked,

because they reject your instructions.

54 Your decrees have been the theme of my songs

wherever I have lived.

55 I reflect at night on who you are, O Lord;

therefore, I obey your instructions.

56 This is how I spend my life:

obeying your commandments.

57 Lord, you are mine!

I promise to obey your words!

58 With all my heart I want your blessings.

Be merciful as you promised.

59 I pondered the direction of my life,

and I turned to follow your laws.

60 I will hurry, without delay,

to obey your commands.

61 Evil people try to drag me into sin,

but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.

62 I rise at midnight to thank you

for your just regulations.

63 I am a friend to anyone who fears you—

anyone who obeys your commandments.

64 O Lord, your unfailing love fills the earth;

teach me your decrees.

65 You have done many good things for me, Lord,

just as you promised.

66 I believe in your commands;

now teach me good judgment and knowledge.

67 I used to wander off until you disciplined me;

but now I closely follow your word.

68 You are good and do only good;

teach me your decrees.

69 Arrogant people smear me with lies,

but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.

70 Their hearts are dull and stupid,

but I delight in your instructions.

71 My suffering was good for me,

for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.

72 Your instructions are more valuable to me

than millions in gold and silver.

73 You made me; you created me.

Now give me the sense to follow your commands.

74 May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy,

for I have put my hope in your word.

75 I know, O Lord, that your regulations are fair;

you disciplined me because I needed it.

76 Now let your unfailing love comfort me,

just as you promised me, your servant.

77 Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live,

for your instructions are my delight.

78 Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me;

meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.

79 Let me be united with all who fear you,

with those who know your laws.

80 May I be blameless in keeping your decrees;

then I will never be ashamed.

81 I am worn out waiting for your rescue,

but I have put my hope in your word.

82 My eyes are straining to see your promises come true.

When will you comfort me?

83 I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke,

but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.

84 How long must I wait?

When will you punish those who persecute me?

85 These arrogant people who hate your instructions

have dug deep pits to trap me.

86 All your commands are trustworthy.

Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.

87 They almost finished me off,

but I refused to abandon your commandments.

88 In your unfailing love, spare my life;

then I can continue to obey your laws.

89 Your eternal word, O Lord,

stands firm in heaven.

90 Your faithfulness extends to every generation,

as enduring as the earth you created.

91 Your regulations remain true to this day,

for everything serves your plans.

92 If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy,

I would have died in my misery.

93 I will never forget your commandments,

for by them you give me life.

94 I am yours; rescue me!

For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.

95 Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me,

I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.

96 Even perfection has its limits,

but your commands have no limit.

97 Oh, how I love your instructions!

I think about them all day long.

98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,

for they are my constant guide.

99 Yes, I have more insight than my teachers,

for I am always thinking of your laws.

100 I am even wiser than my elders,

for I have kept your commandments.

101 I have refused to walk on any evil path,

so that I may remain obedient to your word.

102 I haven’t turned away from your regulations,

for you have taught me well.

103 How sweet your words taste to me;

they are sweeter than honey.

104 Your commandments give me understanding;

no wonder I hate every false way of life.

105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet

and a light for my path.

106 I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again:

I will obey your righteous regulations.

107 I have suffered much, O Lord;

restore my life again as you promised.

108 Lord, accept my offering of praise,

and teach me your regulations.

109 My life constantly hangs in the balance,

but I will not stop obeying your instructions.

110 The wicked have set their traps for me,

but I will not turn from your commandments.

111 Your laws are my treasure;

they are my heart’s delight.

112 I am determined to keep your decrees

to the very end.

113 I hate those with divided loyalties,

but I love your instructions.

114 You are my refuge and my shield;

your word is my source of hope.

115 Get out of my life, you evil-minded people,

for I intend to obey the commands of my God.

116 Lord, sustain me as you promised, that I may live!

Do not let my hope be crushed.

117 Sustain me, and I will be rescued;

then I will meditate continually on your decrees.

118 But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees.

They are only fooling themselves.

119 You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum;

no wonder I love to obey your laws!

120 I tremble in fear of you;

I stand in awe of your regulations.

121 Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies,

for I have done what is just and right.

122 Please guarantee a blessing for me.

Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!

123 My eyes strain to see your rescue,

to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.

124 I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love,

and teach me your decrees.

125 Give discernment to me, your servant;

then I will understand your laws.

126 Lord, it is time for you to act,

for these evil people have violated your instructions.

127 Truly, I love your commands

more than gold, even the finest gold.

128 Each of your commandments is right.

That is why I hate every false way.

129 Your laws are wonderful.

No wonder I obey them!

130 The teaching of your word gives light,

so even the simple can understand.

131 I pant with expectation,

longing for your commands.

132 Come and show me your mercy,

as you do for all who love your name.

133 Guide my steps by your word,

so I will not be overcome by evil.

134 Ransom me from the oppression of evil people;

then I can obey your commandments.

135 Look upon me with love;

teach me your decrees.

136 Rivers of tears gush from my eyes

because people disobey your instructions.

137 O Lord, you are righteous,

and your regulations are fair.

138 Your laws are perfect

and completely trustworthy.

139 I am overwhelmed with indignation,

for my enemies have disregarded your words.

140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested;

that is why I love them so much.

141 I am insignificant and despised,

but I don’t forget your commandments.

142 Your justice is eternal,

and your instructions are perfectly true.

143 As pressure and stress bear down on me,

I find joy in your commands.

144 Your laws are always right;

help me to understand them so I may live.

145 I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord!

I will obey your decrees.

146 I cry out to you; rescue me,

that I may obey your laws.

147 I rise early, before the sun is up;

I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.

148 I stay awake through the night,

thinking about your promise.

149 In your faithful love, O Lord, hear my cry;

let me be revived by following your regulations.

150 Lawless people are coming to attack me;

they live far from your instructions.

151 But you are near, O Lord,

and all your commands are true.

152 I have known from my earliest days

that your laws will last forever.

153 Look upon my suffering and rescue me,

for I have not forgotten your instructions.

154 Argue my case; take my side!

Protect my life as you promised.

155 The wicked are far from rescue,

for they do not bother with your decrees.

156 Lord, how great is your mercy;

let me be revived by following your regulations.

157 Many persecute and trouble me,

yet I have not swerved from your laws.

158 Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart,

because they care nothing for your word.

159 See how I love your commandments, Lord.

Give back my life because of your unfailing love.

160 The very essence of your words is truth;

all your just regulations will stand forever.

161 Powerful people harass me without cause,

but my heart trembles only at your word.

162 I rejoice in your word

like one who discovers a great treasure.

163 I hate and abhor all falsehood,

but I love your instructions.

164 I will praise you seven times a day

because all your regulations are just.

165 Those who love your instructions have great peace

and do not stumble.

166 I long for your rescue, Lord,

so I have obeyed your commands.

167 I have obeyed your laws,

for I love them very much.

168 Yes, I obey your commandments and laws

because you know everything I do.

169 O Lord, listen to my cry;

give me the discerning mind you promised.

170 Listen to my prayer;

rescue me as you promised.

171 Let praise flow from my lips,

for you have taught me your decrees.

172 Let my tongue sing about your word,

for all your commands are right.

173 Give me a helping hand,

for I have chosen to follow your commandments.

174 O Lord, I have longed for your rescue,

and your instructions are my delight.

175 Let me live so I can praise you,

and may your regulations help me.

176 I have wandered away like a lost sheep;

come and find me,

for I have not forgotten your commands.

1 Happy are those who live pure lives,

who follow the Lord’s teachings.

2 Happy are those who keep his rules,

who try to obey him with their whole heart.

3 They don’t do what is wrong;

they follow his ways.

4 Lord, you gave your orders

to be obeyed completely.

5 I wish I were more loyal

in obeying your demands.

6 Then I would not be ashamed

when I study your commands.

7 When I learned that your laws are fair,

I praised you with an honest heart.

8 I will obey your demands,

so please don’t ever leave me.

9 How can a young person live a pure life?

By obeying your word.

10 With all my heart I try to obey you.

Don’t let me break your commands.

11 I have taken your words to heart

so I would not sin against you.

12 Lord, you should be praised.

Teach me your demands.

13 My lips will tell about

all the laws you have spoken.

14 I enjoy living by your rules

as people enjoy great riches.

15 I think about your orders

and study your ways.

16 I enjoy obeying your demands,

and I will not forget your word.

17 Do good to me, your servant, so I can live,

so I can obey your word.

18 Open my eyes to see

the miracles in your teachings.

19 I am a stranger on earth.

Do not hide your commands from me.

20 I wear myself out with desire

for your laws all the time.

21 You scold proud people;

those who ignore your commands are cursed.

22 Don’t let me be insulted and hated

because I keep your rules.

23 Even if princes speak against me,

I, your servant, will think about your demands.

24 Your rules give me pleasure;

they give me good advice.

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.

33 Lord, teach me your demands,

and I will keep them until the end.

34 Help me understand, so I can keep your teachings,

obeying them with all my heart.

35 Lead me in the path of your commands,

because that makes me happy.

36 Make me want to keep your rules

instead of wishing for riches.

37 Keep me from looking at worthless things.

Let me live by your word.

38 Keep your promise to me, your servant,

so you will be respected.

39 Take away the shame I fear,

because your laws are good.

40 How I want to follow your orders.

Give me life because of your goodness.

41 Lord, show me your love,

and save me as you have promised.

42 I have an answer for people who insult me,

because I trust what you say.

43 Never keep me from speaking your truth,

because I depend on your fair laws.

44 I will obey your teachings

forever and ever.

45 So I will live in freedom,

because I want to follow your orders.

46 I will discuss your rules with kings

and will not be ashamed.

47 I enjoy obeying your commands,

which I love.

48 I praise your commands, which I love,

and I think about your demands.

49 Remember your promise to me, your servant;

it gives me hope.

50 When I suffer, this comforts me:

Your promise gives me life.

51 Proud people always make fun of me,

but I do not reject your teachings.

52 I remember your laws from long ago,

and they comfort me, Lord.

53 I become angry with wicked people

who do not keep your teachings.

54 I sing about your demands

wherever I live.

55 Lord, I remember you at night,

and I will obey your teachings.

56 This is what I do:

I follow your orders.

57 Lord, you are my share in life;

I have promised to obey your words.

58 I prayed to you with all my heart.

Have mercy on me as you have promised.

59 I thought about my life,

and I decided to follow your rules.

60 I hurried and did not wait

to obey your commands.

61 Wicked people have tied me up,

but I have not forgotten your teachings.

62 In the middle of the night, I get up to thank you

because your laws are right.

63 I am a friend to everyone who fears you,

to anyone who obeys your orders.

64 Lord, your love fills the earth.

Teach me your demands.

65 You have done good things for your servant,

as you have promised, Lord.

66 Teach me wisdom and knowledge

because I trust your commands.

67 Before I suffered, I did wrong,

but now I obey your word.

68 You are good, and you do what is good.

Teach me your demands.

69 Proud people have made up lies about me,

but I will follow your orders with all my heart.

70 Those people have no feelings,

but I love your teachings.

71 It was good for me to suffer

so I would learn your demands.

72 Your teachings are worth more to me

than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

73 You made me and formed me with your hands.

Give me understanding so I can learn your commands.

74 Let those who respect you rejoice when they see me,

because I put my hope in your word.

75 Lord, I know that your laws are right

and that it was right for you to punish me.

76 Comfort me with your love,

as you promised me, your servant.

77 Have mercy on me so that I may live.

I love your teachings.

78 Make proud people ashamed because they lied about me.

But I will think about your orders.

79 Let those who respect you return to me,

those who know your rules.

80 Let me obey your demands perfectly

so I will not be ashamed.

81 I am weak from waiting for you to save me,

but I hope in your word.

82 My eyes are tired from looking for your promise.

When will you comfort me?

83 Even though I am like a wine bag going up in smoke,

I do not forget your demands.

84 How long will I live?

When will you judge those who are hurting me?

85 Proud people have dug pits to trap me.

They have nothing to do with your teachings.

86 All of your commands can be trusted.

Liars are hurting me. Help me!

87 They have almost put me in the grave,

but I have not rejected your orders.

88 Give me life by your love

so I can obey your rules.

89 Lord, your word is everlasting;

it continues forever in heaven.

90 Your loyalty will go on and on;

you made the earth, and it still stands.

91 All things continue to this day because of your laws,

because all things serve you.

92 If I had not loved your teachings,

I would have died from my sufferings.

93 I will never forget your orders,

because you have given me life by them.

94 I am yours. Save me.

I want to obey your orders.

95 Wicked people are waiting to destroy me,

but I will think about your rules.

96 Everything I see has its limits,

but your commands have none.

97 How I love your teachings!

I think about them all day long.

98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,

because they are mine forever.

99 I am wiser than all my teachers,

because I think about your rules.

100 I have more understanding than the elders,

because I follow your orders.

101 I have avoided every evil way

so I could obey your word.

102 I haven’t walked away from your laws,

because you yourself are my teacher.

103 Your promises are sweet to me,

sweeter than honey in my mouth!

104 Your orders give me understanding,

so I hate lying ways.

105 Your word is like a lamp for my feet

and a light for my path.

106 I will do what I have promised

and obey your fair laws.

107 I have suffered for a long time.

Lord, give me life by your word.

108 Lord, accept my willing praise

and teach me your laws.

109 My life is always in danger,

but I haven’t forgotten your teachings.

110 Wicked people have set a trap for me,

but I haven’t strayed from your orders.

111 I will follow your rules forever,

because they make me happy.

112 I will try to do what you demand

forever, until the end.

113 I hate disloyal people,

but I love your teachings.

114 You are my hiding place and my shield;

I hope in your word.

115 Get away from me, you who do evil,

so I can keep my God’s commands.

116 Support me as you promised so I can live.

Don’t let me be embarrassed because of my hopes.

117 Help me, and I will be saved.

I will always respect your demands.

118 You reject those who ignore your demands,

because their lies mislead them.

119 You throw away the wicked of the world like trash.

So I will love your rules.

120 I shake in fear of you;

I respect your laws.

121 I have done what is fair and right.

Don’t leave me to those who wrong me.

122 Promise that you will help me, your servant.

Don’t let proud people wrong me.

123 My eyes are tired from looking for your salvation

and for your good promise.

124 Show your love to me, your servant,

and teach me your demands.

125 I am your servant. Give me wisdom

so I can understand your rules.

126 Lord, it is time for you to do something,

because people have disobeyed your teachings.

127 I love your commands

more than the purest gold.

128 I respect all your orders,

so I hate lying ways.

129 Your rules are wonderful.

That is why I keep them.

130 Learning your words gives wisdom

and understanding for the foolish.

131 I am nearly out of breath.

I really want to learn your commands.

132 Look at me and have mercy on me

as you do for those who love you.

133 Guide my steps as you promised;

don’t let any sin control me.

134 Save me from harmful people

so I can obey your orders.

135 Show your kindness to me, your servant.

Teach me your demands.

136 Tears stream from my eyes,

because people do not obey your teachings.

137 Lord, you do what is right,

and your laws are fair.

138 The rules you commanded are right

and completely trustworthy.

139 I am so upset I am worn out,

because my enemies have forgotten your words.

140 Your promises are proven,

so I, your servant, love them.

141 I am unimportant and hated,

but I have not forgotten your orders.

142 Your goodness continues forever,

and your teachings are true.

143 I have had troubles and misery,

but I love your commands.

144 Your rules are always good.

Help me understand so I can live.

145 Lord, I call to you with all my heart.

Answer me, and I will keep your demands.

146 I call to you.

Save me so I can obey your rules.

147 I wake up early in the morning and cry out.

I hope in your word.

148 I stay awake all night

so I can think about your promises.

149 Listen to me because of your love;

Lord, give me life by your laws.

150 Those who love evil are near,

but they are far from your teachings.

151 But, Lord, you are also near,

and all your commands are true.

152 Long ago I learned from your rules

that you made them to continue forever.

153 See my suffering and rescue me,

because I have not forgotten your teachings.

154 Argue my case and save me.

Let me live by your promises.

155 Wicked people are far from being saved,

because they do not want your demands.

156 Lord, you are very kind;

give me life by your laws.

157 Many enemies are after me,

but I have not rejected your rules.

158 I see those traitors, and I hate them,

because they do not obey what you say.

159 See how I love your orders.

Lord, give me life by your love.

160 Your words are true from the start,

and all your laws will be fair forever.

161 Leaders attack me for no reason,

but I fear your law in my heart.

162 I am as happy over your promises

as if I had found a great treasure.

163 I hate and despise lies,

but I love your teachings.

164 Seven times a day I praise you

for your fair laws.

165 Those who love your teachings will find true peace,

and nothing will defeat them.

166 I am waiting for you to save me, Lord.

I will obey your commands.

167 I obey your rules,

and I love them very much.

168 I obey your orders and rules,

because you know everything I do.

169 Hear my cry to you, Lord.

Let your word help me understand.

170 Listen to my prayer;

save me as you promised.

171 Let me speak your praise,

because you have taught me your demands.

172 Let me sing about your promises,

because all your commands are fair.

173 Give me your helping hand,

because I have chosen your commands.

174 I want you to save me, Lord.

I love your teachings.

175 Let me live so I can praise you,

and let your laws help me.

176 I have wandered like a lost sheep.

Look for your servant, because I have not forgotten your commands.

1 Blessed are they that are perfect in the way,

Who walk in the law of Jehovah.

2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies,

That seek him with the whole heart.

3 Yea, they do no unrighteousness;

They walk in his ways.

4 Thou hast commanded us thy precepts,

That we should observe them diligently.

5 Oh that my ways were established

To observe thy statutes!

6 Then shall I not be put to shame,

When I have respect unto all thy commandments.

7 I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart,

When I learn thy righteous judgments.

8 I will observe thy statutes:

Oh forsake me not utterly.

9 Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way?

By taking heed thereto according to thy word.

10 With my whole heart have I sought thee:

Oh let me not wander from thy commandments.

11 Thy word have I laid up in my heart,

That I might not sin against thee.

12 Blessed art thou, O Jehovah:

Teach me thy statutes.

13 With my lips have I declared

All the ordinances of thy mouth.

14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies,

As much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate on thy precepts,

And have respect unto thy ways.

16 I will delight myself in thy statutes:

I will not forget thy word.

17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live;

So will I observe thy word.

18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold

Wondrous things out of thy law.

19 I am a sojourner in the earth:

Hide not thy commandments from me.

20 My soul breaketh for the longing

That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.

21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed,

That do wander from thy commandments.

22 Take away from me reproach and contempt;

For I have kept thy testimonies.

23 Princes also sat and talked against me;

But thy servant did meditate on thy statutes.

24 Thy testimonies also are my delight

And my counsellors.

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.

33 Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes;

And I shall keep it unto the end.

34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law;

Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments;

For therein do I delight.

36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies,

And not to covetousness.

37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity,

And quicken me in thy ways.

38 Confirm unto thy servant thy word,

Which is in order unto the fear of thee.

39 Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid;

For thine ordinances are good.

40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts:

Quicken me in thy righteousness.

41 Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah,

Even thy salvation, according to thy word.

42 So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me;

For I trust in thy word.

43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth;

For I have hoped in thine ordinances.

44 So shall I observe thy law continually

For ever and ever.

45 And I shall walk at liberty;

For I have sought thy precepts.

46 I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings,

And shall not be put to shame.

47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments,

Which I have loved.

48 I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved;

And I will meditate on thy statutes.

49 Remember the word unto thy servant,

Because thou hast made me to hope.

50 This is my comfort in my affliction;

For thy word hath quickened me.

51 The proud have had me greatly in derision:

Yet have I not swerved from thy law.

52 I have remembered thine ordinances of old, O Jehovah,

And have comforted myself.

53 Hot indignation hath taken hold upon me,

Because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

54 Thy statutes have been my songs

In the house of my pilgrimage.

55 I have remembered thy name, O Jehovah, in the night,

And have observed thy law.

56 This I have had,

Because I have kept thy precepts.

57 Jehovah is my portion:

I have said that I would observe thy words.

58 I entreated thy favor with my whole heart:

Be merciful unto me according to thy word.

59 I thought on my ways,

And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

60 I made haste, and delayed not,

To observe thy commandments.

61 The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round;

But I have not forgotten thy law.

62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee

Because of thy righteous ordinances.

63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee,

And of them that observe thy precepts.

64 The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy lovingkindness:

Teach me thy statutes.

65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant,

O Jehovah, according unto thy word.

66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge;

For I have believed in thy commandments.

67 Before I was afflicted I went astray;

But now I observe thy word.

68 Thou art good, and doest good;

Teach me thy statutes.

69 The proud have forged a lie against me:

With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.

70 Their heart is as fat as grease;

But I delight in thy law.

71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted;

That I may learn thy statutes.

72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me

Than thousands of gold and silver.

73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me:

Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

74 They that fear thee shall see me and be glad,

Because I have hoped in thy word.

75 I know, O Jehovah, that thy judgments are righteous,

And that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.

76 Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort,

According to thy word unto thy servant.

77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live;

For thy law is my delight.

78 Let the proud be put to shame; for they have overthrown me wrongfully: But I will meditate on thy precepts.

79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me;

And they shall know thy testimonies.

80 Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes,

That I be not put to shame.

81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation;

But I hope in thy word.

82 Mine eyes fail for thy word,

While I say, When wilt thou comfort me?

83 For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke;

Yet do I not forget thy statutes.

84 How many are the days of thy servant?

When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

85 The proud have digged pits for me,

Who are not according to thy law.

86 All thy commandments are faithful:

They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

87 They had almost consumed me upon earth;

But I forsook not thy precepts.

88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness;

So shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth.

89 For ever, O Jehovah,

Thy word is settled in heaven.

90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations:

Thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

91 They abide this day according to thine ordinances;

For all things are thy servants.

92 Unless thy law had been my delight,

I should then have perished in mine affliction.

93 I will never forget thy precepts;

For with them thou hast quickened me.

94 I am thine, save me;

For I have sought thy precepts.

95 The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me;

But I will consider thy testimonies.

96 I have seen an end of all perfection;

But thy commandment is exceeding broad.

97 Oh how love I thy law!

It is my meditation all the day.

98 Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies;

For they are ever with me.

99 I have more understanding than all my teachers;

For thy testimonies are my meditation.

100 I understand more than the aged,

Because I have kept thy precepts.

101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way,

That I might observe thy word.

102 I have not turned aside from thine ordinances;

For thou hast taught me.

103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste!

Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104 Through thy precepts I get understanding:

Therefore I hate every false way.

105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,

And light unto my path.

106 I have sworn, and have confirmed it,

That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.

107 I am afflicted very much:

Quicken me, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.

108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O Jehovah,

And teach me thine ordinances.

109 My soul is continually in my hand;

Yet do I not forget thy law.

110 The wicked have laid a snare for me;

Yet have I not gone astray from thy precepts.

111 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever;

For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

112 I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes

For ever, even unto the end.

113 I hate them that are of a double mind;

But thy law do I love.

114 Thou art my hiding-place and my shield:

I hope in thy word.

115 Depart from me, ye evil-doers,

That I may keep the commandments of my God.

116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live;

And let me not be ashamed of my hope.

117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe,

And shall have respect unto thy statutes continually.

118 Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes;

For their deceit is falsehood.

119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross:

Therefore I love thy testimonies.

120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee;

And I am afraid of thy judgments.

121 I have done justice and righteousness:

Leave me not to mine oppressors.

122 Be surety for thy servant for good:

Let not the proud oppress me.

123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation,

And for thy righteous word.

124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy lovingkindness,

And teach me thy statutes.

125 I am thy servant; give me understanding,

That I may know thy testimonies.

126 It is time for Jehovah to work;

For they have made void thy law.

127 Therefore I love thy commandments

Above gold, yea, above fine gold.

128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; And I hate every false way.

129 Thy testimonies are wonderful;

Therefore doth my soul keep them.

130 The opening of thy words giveth light;

It giveth understanding unto the simple.

131 I opened wide my mouth, and panted;

For I longed for thy commandments.

132 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me,

As thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

133 Establish my footsteps in thy word;

And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

134 Redeem me from the oppression of man:

So will I observe thy precepts.

135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant;

And teach me thy statutes.

136 Streams of water run down mine eyes,

Because they observe not thy law.

137 Righteous art thou, O Jehovah,

And upright are thy judgments.

138 Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness

And very faithfulness.

139 My zeal hath consumed me,

Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.

140 Thy word is very pure;

Therefore thy servant loveth it.

141 I am small and despised;

Yet do I not forget thy precepts.

142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

And thy law is truth.

143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me;

Yet thy commandments are my delight.

144 Thy testimonies are righteous for ever:

Give me understanding, and I shall live.

145 I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah:

I will keep thy statutes.

146 I have called unto thee; save me,

And I shall observe thy testimonies.

147 I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried:

I hoped in thy words.

148 Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches,

That I might meditate on thy word.

149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness:

Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.

150 They draw nigh that follow after wickedness;

They are far from thy law.

151 Thou art nigh, O Jehovah;

And all thy commandments are truth.

152 Of old have I known from thy testimonies,

That thou hast founded them for ever.

153 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me;

For I do not forget thy law.

154 Plead thou my cause, and redeem me:

Quicken me according to thy word.

155 Salvation is far from the wicked;

For they seek not thy statutes.

156 Great are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah:

Quicken me according to thine ordinances.

157 Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries;

Yet have I not swerved from thy testimonies.

158 I beheld the treacherous, and was grieved,

Because they observe not thy word.

159 Consider how I love thy precepts:

Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy lovingkindness.

160 The sum of thy word is truth;

And every one of thy righteous ordinances endureth for ever.

161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause;

But my heart standeth in awe of thy words.

162 I rejoice at thy word,

As one that findeth great spoil.

163 I hate and abhor falsehood;

But thy law do I love.

164 Seven times a day do I praise thee,

Because of thy righteous ordinances.

165 Great peace have they that love thy law;

And they have no occasion of stumbling.

166 I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah,

And have done thy commandments.

167 My soul hath observed thy testimonies;

And I love them exceedingly.

168 I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies;

For all my ways are before thee.

169 Let my cry come near before thee, O Jehovah:

Give me understanding according to thy word.

170 Let my supplication come before thee:

Deliver me according to thy word.

171 Let my lips utter praise;

For thou teachest me thy statutes.

172 Let my tongue sing of thy word;

For all thy commandments are righteousness.

173 Let thy hand be ready to help me;

For I have chosen thy precepts.

174 I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah;

And thy law is my delight.

175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee;

And let thine ordinances help me.

176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant;

For I do not forget thy commandments.