Psalms — Chapter 119

1Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.

2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

3They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.

4Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.

5O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

6Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

7I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.

8I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.

9Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

10With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

12Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.

13With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.

14I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

15I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.

16I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

17Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.

18Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

19I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.

20My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

21Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.

22Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.

23Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.

24Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.

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

26I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.

27Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

28My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

29Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.

30I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.

31I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.

32I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.

33Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.

34Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

35Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

36Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

37Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.

38Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

39Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.

40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.

41Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.

42So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.

43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.

44So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.

45And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.

46I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

47And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

48My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.

49Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

50This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.

51The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.

52I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.

53Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

54Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

55I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law.

56This I had, because I kept thy precepts.

57Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.

58I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.

59I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

60I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

61The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.

62At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

63I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

64The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.

65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.

66Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

67Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.

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

69The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.

70Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.

71It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

73Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

74They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.

75I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.

76Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

77Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.

78Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.

79Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.

80Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.

81My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

82Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

83For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.

84How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

85The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.

86All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

87They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.

88Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.

89For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

90Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

91They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.

92Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

93I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.

94I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

95The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

96I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

97O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

98Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

99I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

100I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

101I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

102I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

103How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

106I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

107I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.

108Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.

109My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.

110The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

111Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

112I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.

113I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.

114Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

115Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

116Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

117Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

118Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.

119Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.

120My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

121I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

122Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

123Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.

124Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.

125I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

126It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.

127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

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

129Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

130The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

131I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

132Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

133Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

134Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

135Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.

136Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.

137Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.

138Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.

139My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

140Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

141I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.

142Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

143Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.

144The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

145I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.

146I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

147I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

148Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.

149Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.

150They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

151Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.

152Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

153Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.

154Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.

155Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.

156Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.

157Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.

158I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.

159Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.

160Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

161Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.

162I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

163I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.

164Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

165Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

166LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

167My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.

168I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.

169Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.

170Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.

171My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

172My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

173Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

174I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.

175Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.

176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.

1Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.

2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart.

3Yea, they do no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways.

4Thou hast commanded [us] thy precepts, That we should observe them diligently.

5Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!

6Then shall I not be put to shame, When I have respect unto all thy commandments.

7I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgments.

8I will observe thy statutes: Oh forsake me not utterly. BETH.

9Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed [thereto] according to thy word.

10With my whole heart have I sought thee: Oh let me not wander from thy commandments.

11Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.

12Blessed art thou, O Jehovah: Teach me thy statutes.

13With my lips have I declared All the ordinances of thy mouth.

14I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.

15I will meditate on thy precepts, And have respect unto thy ways.

16I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. GIMEL.

17Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live; So will I observe thy word.

18Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of thy law.

19I am a sojourner in the earth: Hide not thy commandments from me.

20My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.

21Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do wander from thy commandments.

22Take away from me reproach and contempt; For I have kept thy testimonies.

23Princes also sat and talked against me; [But] thy servant did meditate on thy statutes.

24Thy testimonies also are my delight [And] my counsellors. DALETH.

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

26I declared my ways, and thou answeredst me: Teach me thy statutes.

27Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: So shall I meditate on thy wondrous works.

28My soul melteth for heaviness: Strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

29Remove from me the way of falsehood; And grant me thy law graciously.

30I have chosen the way of faithfulness: Thine ordinances have I set [before me].

31I cleave unto thy testimonies: O Jehovah, put me not to shame.

32I will run the way of thy commandments, When thou shalt enlarge my heart. HE.

33Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes; And I shall keep it unto the end.

34Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

35Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; For therein do I delight.

36Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, And not to covetousness.

37Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in thy ways.

38Confirm unto thy servant thy word, Which [is in order] unto the fear of thee.

39Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.

40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. VAV.

41Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word.

42So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.

43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.

44So shall I observe thy law continually For ever and ever.

45And I shall walk at liberty; For I have sought thy precepts.

46I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, And shall not be put to shame.

47And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.

48I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate on thy statutes. ZAYIN.

49Remember the word unto thy servant, Because thou hast made me to hope.

50This is my comfort in my affliction; For thy word hath quickened me.

51The proud have had me greatly in derision: [Yet] have I not swerved from thy law.

52I have remembered thine ordinances of old, O Jehovah, And have comforted myself.

53Hot indignation hath taken hold upon me, Because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

54Thy statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.

55I have remembered thy name, O Jehovah, in the night, And have observed thy law.

56This I have had, Because I have kept thy precepts. HHETH.

57Jehovah is my portion: I have said that I would observe thy words.

58I entreated thy favor with my whole heart: Be merciful unto me according to thy word.

59I thought on my ways, And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

60I made haste, and delayed not, To observe thy commandments.

61The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; [But] I have not forgotten thy law.

62At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee Because of thy righteous ordinances.

63I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts.

64The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy lovingkindness: Teach me thy statutes. TETH.

65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.

66Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.

67Before I was afflicted I went astray; But now I observe thy word.

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

69The proud have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.

70Their heart is as fat as grease; But I delight in thy law.

71It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes.

72The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. YODH.

73Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

74They that fear thee shall see me and be glad, Because I have hoped in thy word.

75I know, O Jehovah, that thy judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.

76Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, According to thy word unto thy servant.

77Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; For thy law is my delight.

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

79Let those that fear thee turn unto me; And they shall know thy testimonies.

80Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, That I be not put to shame. KAPH.

81My soul fainteth for thy salvation; [But] I hope in thy word.

82Mine eyes fail for thy word, While I say, When wilt thou comfort me?

83For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; Yet do I not forget thy statutes.

84How many are the days of thy servant? When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

85The proud have digged pits for me, Who are not according to thy law.

86All thy commandments are faithful: They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

87They had almost consumed me upon earth; But I forsook not thy precepts. LAMEDH.

88Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; So shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth.

89For ever, O Jehovah, Thy word is settled in heaven.

90Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: Thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

91They abide this day according to thine ordinances; For all things are thy servants.

92Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

93I will never forget thy precepts; For with them thou hast quickened me.

94I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.

95The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me; [But] I will consider thy testimonies. MEM.

96I have seen an end of all perfection; [But] thy commandment is exceeding broad.

97Oh how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

98Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; For they are ever with me.

99I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thy testimonies are my meditation.

100I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.

101I have refrained my feet from every evil way, That I might observe thy word.

102I have not turned aside from thine ordinances; For thou hast taught me.

103How sweet are thy words unto my taste! [Yea, sweeter] than honey to my mouth!

104Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way. NUN.

105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.

106I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.

107I am afflicted very much: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.

108Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O Jehovah, And teach me thine ordinances.

109My soul is continually in my hand; Yet do I not forget thy law.

110The wicked have laid a snare for me; Yet have I not gone astray from thy precepts.

111Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

112I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes For ever, even unto the end. SAMEKH.

113I hate them that are of a double mind; But thy law do I love.

114Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

115Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God.

116Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope.

117Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, And shall have respect unto thy statutes continually.

118Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; For their deceit is falsehood.

119Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: Therefore I love thy testimonies.

120My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments. AYIN.

121I have done justice and righteousness: Leave me not to mine oppressors.

122Be surety for thy servant for good: Let not the proud oppress me.

123Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, And for thy righteous word.

124Deal with thy servant according unto thy lovingkindness, And teach me thy statutes.

125I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.

126It is time for Jehovah to work; [For] they have made void thy law.

127Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.

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

129Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them.

130The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

131I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.

132Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, As thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

133Establish my footsteps in thy word; And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

134Redeem me from the oppression of man: So will I observe thy precepts.

135Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; And teach me thy statutes.

136Streams of water run down mine eyes, Because they observe not thy law. TSADHE.

137Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.

138Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.

139My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.

140Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.

141I am small and despised; [Yet] do I not forget thy precepts.

142Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.

143Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me; [Yet] thy commandments are my delight.

144Thy testimonies are righteous for ever: Give me understanding, and I shall live. QOPH.

145I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will keep thy statutes.

146I have called unto thee; save me, And I shall observe thy testimonies.

147I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.

148Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.

149Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.

150They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.

151Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.

152Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. RESH.

153Consider mine affliction, and deliver me; For I do not forget thy law.

154Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: Quicken me according to thy word.

155Salvation is far from the wicked; For they seek not thy statutes.

156Great are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.

157Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; [Yet] have I not swerved from thy testimonies.

158I beheld the treacherous, and was grieved, Because they observe not thy word.

159Consider how I love thy precepts: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy lovingkindness.

160The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances [endureth] for ever. SHIN.

161Princes have persecuted me without a cause; But my heart standeth in awe of thy words.

162I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.

163I hate and abhor falsehood; [But] thy law do I love.

164Seven times a day do I praise thee, Because of thy righteous ordinances.

165Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.

166I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.

167My soul hath observed thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly.

168I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies; For all my ways are before thee. TAV.

169Let my cry come near before thee, O Jehovah: Give me understanding according to thy word.

170Let my supplication come before thee: Deliver me according to thy word.

171Let my lips utter praise; For thou teachest me thy statutes.

172Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.

173Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.

174I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.

175Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; And let thine ordinances help me.

176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek thy servant; For I do not forget thy commandments. Psalm 120 A Song of Ascents.

1א (Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the Lord.

2How blessed are those who observe his rules and seek him with all their heart,

3who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps.

4You demand that your precepts be carefully kept.

5If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes.

6Then I would not be ashamed, if I were focused on all your commands.

7I will give you sincere thanks when I learn your just regulations.

8I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me.

9ב (Bet) How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions.

10With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands.

11In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.

12You deserve praise, O Lord. Teach me your statutes.

13With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed.

14I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds.

15I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior.

16I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions.

17ג (Gimel) Be kind to your servant. Then I will live and keep your instructions.

18Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law.

19I am a resident foreigner in this land. Do not hide your commands from me.

20I desperately long to know your regulations at all times.

21You reprimand arrogant people. Those who stray from your commands are doomed.

22Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules.

23Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes.

24Yes, I find delight in your rules; they give me guidance.

25ד (Dalet) I collapse in the dirt. Revive me with your word.

26I told you about my ways and you answered me. Teach me your statutes.

27Help me to understand what your precepts mean. Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings.

28I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word.

29Remove me from the path of deceit. Graciously give me your law.

30I choose the path of faithfulness; I am committed to your regulations.

31I hold fast to your rules. O Lord, do not let me be ashamed.

32I run along the path of your commands, for you enable me to do so.

33ה (He) Teach me, O Lord, the lifestyle prescribed by your statutes so that I might observe it continually.

34Give me understanding so that I might observe your law and keep it with all my heart.

35Guide me in the path of your commands, for I delight to walk in it.

36Give me a desire for your rules, rather than for wealth gained unjustly.

37Turn my eyes away from what is worthless. Revive me with your word.

38Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you.

39Take away the insults that I dread. Indeed, your regulations are good.

40Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance.

41ו (Vav) May I experience your loyal love, O Lord, and your deliverance, as you promised.

42Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word.

43Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice.

44Then I will keep your law continually now and for all time.

45I will be secure, for I seek your precepts.

46I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.

47I will find delight in your commands, which I love.

48I will lift my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.

49ז (Zayin) Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

50This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me.

51Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law.

52I remember your ancient regulations, O Lord, and console myself.

53Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law.

54Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.

55I remember your name during the night, O Lord, and I will keep your law.

56This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts.

57ח (Khet) The Lord is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions.

58I seek your favor with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you promised.

59I consider my actions and follow your rules.

60I keep your commands eagerly and without delay.

61The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law.

62In the middle of the night I arise to thank you for your just regulations.

63I am a friend to all your loyal followers and to those who keep your precepts.

64O Lord, your loyal love fills the earth. Teach me your statutes!

65ט (Tet) You are good to your servant, O Lord, just as you promised.

66Teach me proper discernment and understanding. For I consider your commands to be reliable.

67Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions.

68You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes.

69Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart.

70Their hearts are calloused, but I find delight in your law.

71It was good for me to suffer so that I might learn your statutes.

72The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

73י (Yod) Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding so that I might learn your commands.

74Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me, for I find hope in your word.

75I know, Lord, that your regulations are just. You disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me.

76May your loyal love console me, as you promised your servant.

77May I experience your compassion so I might live. For I find delight in your law.

78May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me. But I meditate on your precepts.

79May your loyal followers turn to me, those who know your rules.

80May I be fully committed to your statutes, so that I might not be ashamed.

81כ (Kaf) I desperately long for your deliverance. I find hope in your word.

82My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say, “When will you comfort me?”

83For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke. I do not forget your statutes.

84How long must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who pursue me?

85The arrogant dig pits to trap me, which violates your law.

86All your commands are reliable. I am pursued without reason. Help me!

87They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts.

88Revive me with your loyal love that I might keep the rules you have revealed.

89ל (Lamed) O Lord, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven.

90You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations. You established the earth and it stood firm.

91Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants.

92If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow.

93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me.

94I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts.

95The wicked prepare to kill me, yet I concentrate on your rules.

96I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension.

97מ (Mem) O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it.

98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them.

99I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules.

100I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.

101I stay away from every evil path, so that I might keep your instructions.

102I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me.

103Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!

104Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions.

105נ (Nun) Your word is a lamp to walk by and a light to illumine my path.

106I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations.

107I am suffering terribly. O Lord, revive me with your word.

108O Lord, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise. Teach me your regulations.

109My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law.

110The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.

111I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.

112I am determined to obey your statutes at all times, to the very end.

113ס (Samek) I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.

114You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word.

115Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.

116Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me.

117Support me so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually.

118You despise all who stray from your statutes, for such people are deceptive and unreliable.

119You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules.

120My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments.

121ע (Ayin) I do what is fair and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors.

122Guarantee the welfare of your servant. Do not let the arrogant oppress me.

123My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance, for your reliable promise to be fulfilled.

124Show your servant your loyal love. Teach me your statutes.

125I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules.

126It is time for the Lord to act— they break your law.

127For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.

128For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions.

129פ (Pe) Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them.

130Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained.

131I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands.

132Turn toward me and extend mercy to me, as you typically do to your loyal followers.

133Direct my steps by your word. Do not let any sin dominate me.

134Deliver me from oppressive men, so that I can keep your precepts.

135Smile on your servant. Teach me your statutes!

136Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.

137צ (Tsade) You are just, O Lord, and your judgments are fair.

138The rules you impose are just and absolutely reliable.

139My zeal consumes me, for my enemies forget your instructions.

140Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it.

141I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

142Your justice endures, and your law is reliable.

143Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands.

144Your rules remain just. Give me insight so that I can live.

145ק (Qof) I cried out with all my heart, “Answer me, O Lord! I will observe your statutes.”

146I cried out to you, “Deliver me, so that I can keep your rules.”

147I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word.

148My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours so that I can meditate on your word.

149Listen to me because of your loyal love. O Lord, revive me, as you typically do.

150Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law.

151You are near, O Lord, and all your commands are reliable.

152I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last.

153ר (Resh) See my pain and rescue me. For I do not forget your law.

154Fight for me and defend me. Revive me with your word.

155The wicked have no chance for deliverance, for they do not seek your statutes.

156Your compassion is great, O Lord. Revive me, as you typically do.

157The enemies who chase me are numerous. Yet I do not turn aside from your rules.

158I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions.

159See how I love your precepts. O Lord, revive me with your loyal love.

160Your instructions are totally reliable; all your just regulations endure.

161ש (Sin/Shin) Rulers pursue me for no reason, yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions.

162I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder.

163I hate and despise deceit; I love your law.

164Seven times a day I praise you because of your just regulations.

165Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble.

166I hope for your deliverance, O Lord, and I obey your commands.

167I keep your rules; I love them greatly.

168I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do.

169ת (Tav) Listen to my cry for help, O Lord. Give me insight by your word.

170Listen to my appeal for mercy. Deliver me, as you promised.

171May praise flow freely from my lips, for you teach me your statutes.

172May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just.

173May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts.

174I long for your deliverance, O Lord; I find delight in your law.

175May I live and praise you. May your regulations help me.

176I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commands.

1Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to Yahweh’s law.

2Blessed are those who keep his statutes, who seek him with their whole heart.

3Yes, they do nothing wrong. They walk in his ways.

4You have commanded your precepts, that we should fully obey them.

5Oh that my ways were steadfast to obey your statutes!

6Then I wouldn’t be disappointed, when I consider all of your commandments.

7I will give thanks to you with uprightness of heart, when I learn your righteous judgments.

8I will observe your statutes. Don’t utterly forsake me.

9How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

10With my whole heart, I have sought you. Don’t let me wander from your commandments.

11I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

12Blessed are you, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes.

13With my lips, I have declared all the ordinances of your mouth.

14I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, as much as in all riches.

15I will meditate on your precepts, and consider your ways.

16I will delight myself in your statutes. I will not forget your word.

17Do good to your servant. I will live and I will obey your word.

18Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your law.

19I am a stranger on the earth. Don’t hide your commandments from me.

20My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times.

21You have rebuked the proud who are cursed, who wander from your commandments.

22Take reproach and contempt away from me, for I have kept your statutes.

23Though princes sit and slander me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.

24Indeed your statutes are my delight, and my counselors.

25My soul is laid low in the dust. Revive me according to your word!

26I declared my ways, and you answered me. Teach me your statutes.

27Let me understand the teaching of your precepts! Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.

28My soul is weary with sorrow: strengthen me according to your word.

29Keep me from the way of deceit. Grant me your law graciously!

30I have chosen the way of truth. I have set your ordinances before me.

31I cling to your statutes, Yahweh. Don’t let me be disappointed.

32I run in the path of your commandments, for you have set my heart free.

33Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes. I will keep them to the end.

34Give me understanding, and I will keep your law. Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.

35Direct me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in them.

36Turn my heart toward your statutes, not toward selfish gain.

37Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways.

38Fulfill your promise to your servant, that you may be feared.

39Take away my disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good.

40Behold, I long for your precepts! Revive me in your righteousness.

41Let your loving kindness also come to me, Yahweh, your salvation, according to your word.

42So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word.

43Don’t snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, for I put my hope in your ordinances.

44So I will obey your law continually, forever and ever.

45I will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts.

46I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.

47I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.

48I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes.

49Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.

50This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.

51The arrogant mock me excessively, but I don’t swerve from your law.

52I remember your ordinances of old, Yahweh, and have comforted myself.

53Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your law.

54Your statutes have been my songs, in the house where I live.

55I have remembered your name, Yahweh, in the night, and I obey your law.

56This is my way, that I keep your precepts.

57Yahweh is my portion. I promised to obey your words.

58I sought your favor with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.

59I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.

60I will hurry, and not delay, to obey your commandments.

61The ropes of the wicked bind me, but I won’t forget your law.

62At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you, because of your righteous ordinances.

63I am a friend of all those who fear you, of those who observe your precepts.

64The earth is full of your loving kindness, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes.

65Do good to your servant, according to your word, Yahweh.

66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.

67Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.

68You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.

69The proud have smeared a lie upon me. With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts.

70Their heart is as callous as the fat, but I delight in your law.

71It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes.

72The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

73Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.

74Those who fear you will see me and be glad, because I have put my hope in your word.

75Yahweh, I know that your judgments are righteous, that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

76Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.

77Let your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.

78Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully. I will meditate on your precepts.

79Let those who fear you turn to me. They will know your statutes.

80Let my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be disappointed.

81My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.

82My eyes fail for your word. I say, “When will you comfort me?”

83For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don’t forget your statutes.

84How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?

85The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your law.

86All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!

87They had almost wiped me from the earth, but I didn’t forsake your precepts.

88Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth.

89Yahweh, your word is settled in heaven forever.

90Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains.

91Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

92Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

93I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

94I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

95The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

97How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.

98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

99I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

100I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

101I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

102I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

103How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

104Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

105Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

106I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.

107I am afflicted very much. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your word.

108Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. Yahweh, teach me your ordinances.

109My soul is continually in my hand, yet I won’t forget your law.

110The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.

111I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

112I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end.

113I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.

114You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.

115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

116Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.

117Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually.

118You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is in vain.

119You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I love your testimonies.

120My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments.

121I have done what is just and righteous. Don’t leave me to my oppressors.

122Ensure your servant’s well-being. Don’t let the proud oppress me.

123My eyes fail looking for your salvation, for your righteous word.

124Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes.

125I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

126It is time to act, Yahweh, for they break your law.

127Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

128Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way.

129Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.

130The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

131I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments.

132Turn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

133Establish my footsteps in your word. Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.

134Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.

135Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes.

136Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they don’t observe your law.

137You are righteous, Yahweh. Your judgments are upright.

138You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.

139My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

140Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

141I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.

143Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

144Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

145I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, Yahweh! I will keep your statutes.

146I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

147I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

148My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

149Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your ordinances.

150They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.

151You are near, Yahweh. All your commandments are truth.

152Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

153Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your law.

154Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

155Salvation is far from the wicked, for they don’t seek your statutes.

156Great are your tender mercies, Yahweh. Revive me according to your ordinances.

157Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven’t swerved from your testimonies.

158I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don’t observe your word.

159Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your loving kindness.

160All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

161Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.

162I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.

163I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law.

164Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.

165Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

166I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments.

167My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.

168I have obeyed your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you.

169Let my cry come before you, Yahweh. Give me understanding according to your word.

170Let my supplication come before you. Deliver me according to your word.

171Let my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes.

172Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness.

173Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

174I have longed for your salvation, Yahweh. Your law is my delight.

175Let my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me.

176I have gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I don’t forget your commandments.