119 God has blessed people who always do what is right.
They obey the Lord 's Law.
2 They agree to live by his rules. [ b ]
They love to pray to him.
God has blessed people like that.
3 Also, they do nothing that is wrong.
They live in a way that please the Lord .
4 You, Lord , have told us to obey your teaching carefully.
5 I want to be able to obey your laws all the time.
6 When I remember all your commands,
I will not be ashamed.
7 When I learn your good rules,
I will do what is right and I will thank you.
8 Yes, I will obey your laws.
Please do not turn away from me!
9 How can a young man live a clean life?
He must be careful to obey your message.
10 I bring all my thoughts to you.
Do not let me forget to obey your commands.
11 I always keep your message in my mind,
so that I do not do anything bad against you.
12 Lord , everyone should praise you!
Please teach me your laws.
13 You have taught us your rules.
I want to speak them aloud for others to hear.
14 Your rules give me a happy life.
When I obey them, it is better than being rich!
15 I want to think carefully about your teaching.
You have shown me the best way to live.
16 Your laws make me very happy.
I will not forget what you have taught me.
17 Please be kind to me, your servant.
Then I will live and I will obey your message.
18 Open my eyes wide!
Then I will see great things in your Law.
19 I live like a stranger here on the earth.
Please do not hide your commands from me.
20 I really want to obey your rules all the time.
I want that more than anything else.
21 You warn people who are proud.
If they turn away from your commands,
you will surely punish them.
22 I obey your rules.
So do not let people insult me,
so that I become ashamed.
23 Rulers may think of ways to hurt me.
But I will think carefully about your rules.
24 Yes, your laws make me really happy.
They show me the right way to live.
25 I have fallen to the ground. I am almost dead.
Give me life again, as you have promised to do.
26 I told you what my life is like,
and you answered me.
Please teach me your laws.
27 Help me to understand what your teaching means.
Then I will think carefully about the great things that you do.
28 I am so sad that I feel very weak.
Use your word to make me strong again.
29 Stop me from living in a wrong way.
Please be kind to me,
so that I know your Law.
30 I have chosen to live in the right way.
I will continue to obey your rules.
31 Yes, Lord , I will always respect your teaching.
Please do not let me become ashamed.
32 I want to obey your commands all the time.
Help me to understand them more and more.
33 Lord , help me to understand your teaching,
then I will always obey it.
34 Explain your Law to me, then I will obey it.
I will always love to do what it says.
35 Help me to live in a way that respects your commands.
That is what makes me very happy.
36 Help me to love your rules.
That is better for me than riches.
37 Turn my eyes away from useless things.
Use your word to help me to live.
38 I am your servant.
Please do what you have promised to do.
You have promised to bless anyone who respects you.
39 I am afraid when people insult me.
Your rules are good,
so do not let me be ashamed.
40 I really want to obey your rules.
Because you are righteous,
please let me continue to live.
41 Lord , I want your faithful love to be with me.
Please keep me safe, as you have promised.
42 Then I will be able to answer the people who insult me.
I will show them that I trust in your word.
43 Do not stop me from speaking your true word!
I know that you will do what is right.
44 I will always obey your Law,
now and for ever.
45 I will not be in danger as I live,
because I try to obey your teaching.
46 I will speak to kings about your rules.
I will not be ashamed to do that.
47 I love your commands
and they make me very happy.
48 I respect your commands,
and I love them.
I am always thinking about your laws.
49 Remember the word that you have spoken to me, your servant.
You have made me put my hope in it.
50 When I have trouble,
your promise gives me peace in my mind.
It makes my life strong again.
51 Proud people laugh at me all the time.
But I do not turn away from your Law.
52 Lord , I remember the rules that you made long ago.
When I do that, I feel happy.
53 When wicked people turn against your Law,
I become very angry.
54 Wherever I live, I sing songs about your rules.
55 In the night, Lord , I think about who you are.
I will continue to obey your Law.
56 This is what I do every day:
I obey your teaching.
57 Lord , you are everything that I need.
I promise to obey your rules.
58 I ask you, ‘Please, please take care of me.
Be kind and forgive me,
as you have promised to do.’
59 I have thought about the way that I live.
I have decided to return to your teaching.
60 I will be quick to obey your commands.
I will not be slow to do that.
61 Wicked people try to catch me in their traps,
but I will not forget your Law.
62 I get up in the middle of the night to praise you.
I thank you for your fair rules.
63 I am a friend of everyone who respects you,
and who obeys your teaching.
64 Lord , your faithful love is everywhere!
Please teach me your commands.
65 Lord , you have blessed me, your servant,
as you have promised to do.
66 Teach me to understand what is right,
because I trust your commands.
67 Before you showed me what was right, I made mistakes,
but now I obey your teaching.
68 You are good and you do good things.
So please teach me your laws.
69 Proud people have told many lies against me,
but I love to obey your rules.
70 Those people do not understand anything,
but your Law makes me very happy.
71 When I suffered, it was good for me.
It helped me to learn your commands.
72 The rules that you have taught me are very valuable.
They are more valuable to me
than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
73 You made me with your hands. You made me what I am.
Help me to understand things well,
so that I learn your commands.
74 People who respect you will be happy when they see me.
That is because I trust your word.
75 Lord , I know that your rules are good and fair.
When you sent trouble to me,
it was because you truly loved me.
76 Now, please use your faithful love
to comfort me.
That is what you promised to do for me, your servant.
77 Be kind to me so that I will live!
Your Law makes me really happy.
78 Proud men should be ashamed!
They have spoken lies against me.
79 Let the people who respect you come back to me.
Then they will learn to obey your rules.
80 Let me obey your commands completely.
Then I will not be ashamed.
81 As I wait for you to save me,
I feel tired and weak.
I trust in your word.
82 As I wait for you to do what you have promised,
my eyes are too tired to stay open.
I ask, ‘When will you come to help me?’
83 I am like an old wineskin that has become useless.
But I have not forgotten your rules.
84 As your servant, help me to be patient.
Please punish the people who want to hurt me.
Please do it soon.
85 Proud people want to catch me in their traps.
That is against your Law!
86 I know that I can trust all your commands,
but people still give me trouble with their lies.
Quickly, help me!
87 People here on earth have almost destroyed me,
but I continue to obey your teaching.
88 Please use your faithful love to keep me alive.
Then I can continue to obey the rules that you have taught me.
89 Lord , your teaching will always be there.
You keep it safe in heaven.
90 You continue to show that people can trust you,
from one century to the next.
You have fixed the earth in its place,
and it will remain.
91 It is by your command that all things continue.
You have put them there to serve you.
92 If your Law had not made me happy,
I would have been sad until I died.
93 I will never forget your rules,
because you have used them to give me life.
94 I belong to you. Please save me!
I have respected your rules.
95 Wicked people are ready to kill me,
but I think carefully about your teaching.
96 I have learned that all things will come to an end,
but your commands have no end.
97 I love your Law very much.
I think about it all the time.
98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies.
They are always in my thoughts.
99 I understand more than all my teachers,
because I think about your rules.
100 I understand more than people who are old,
because I respect your teaching.
101 I do not follow evil ways,
so that I can obey your word.
102 I do not turn away from your rules,
because you are my teacher.
103 Your words are very good.
They taste sweeter than honey in my mouth!
104 Your teaching helps me to understand things,
so I hate anything that is false.
105 Your word is like a lamp that shines as my guide.
It shows me the right way to live.
106 I have made a strong promise
that I will always obey your righteous rules.
107 I have a lot of trouble and pain.
Lord , please keep me safe,
as you have promised to do.
108 Lord , please accept the praise
that I choose to offer to you.
Teach me your rules.
109 My life is always in danger,
but I never forget your Law.
110 Wicked people try to catch me in a trap,
but I do not turn away from your teaching.
111 Your laws will always be with me.
They make me happy deep inside.
112 I have decided to obey your commands always,
until the end of my life.
113 I hate hypocrites,
but I love your Law.
114 You are the safe place where I can hide.
You keep me safe like a soldier's shield.
I know that I can trust your word.
115 Go away from me, you evil people!
I will obey my God's commands.
116 Help me to be strong, Lord ,
as your word promises.
Do not let me be ashamed because of my hope.
117 Please help me so that I will be safe.
Then I will always obey your commands.
118 You refuse people who turn away from your laws.
You do not accept them,
because they speak lies to deceive people.
119 The wicked people in the world are like rubbish to you.
So I choose to obey your rules.
120 I respect your great strength,
so that my body shakes with fear.
I am afraid of the laws by which you judge people.
121 I have done what is fair and right.
Do not leave me alone
so that my cruel enemies can hurt me.
122 Promise to take care of me, your servant.
Do not let proud people hurt me.
123 I have been waiting a long time for you to save me.
My eyes have become tired.
I am waiting for you to save me,
as your true promise has said.
124 Please be kind to me, your servant,
so that I see your faithful love.
Continue to teach me your laws.
125 I am your servant. Help me to be wise,
so that I can understand your rules.
126 It is time for you to do something, Lord ,
because people have turned against your Law.
127 That is why I love your commands.
They are more valuable to me than very pure gold.
128 So I carefully obey your teaching.
I hate everything that is false.
129 Your laws are wonderful, Lord !
So I obey them.
130 Your message brings light to people,
when they understand it.
It helps ordinary people to become wise.
131 I want very much to know your commands,
like a thirsty dog needs water to drink.
132 Turn towards me and be kind to me,
as you always do for those who serve you.
133 Use your word to lead me along the right way.
Do not let sin rule over me.
134 Keep me safe from cruel people,
so that I can obey your teaching.
135 Show a kind face to me, your servant.
Teach me your laws.
136 I weep with streams of tears,
because people do not obey your Law.
137 Lord , you are righteous
and your laws are completely fair.
138 The rules that you have given to us are good and right.
We can trust them completely.
139 I am so upset that it almost kills me,
because my enemies do not accept your message.
140 I know that your promises are completely true.
I love them more than anything.
141 I am not important enough for people to respect me,
but I do not forget your teaching.
142 You will always do what is right
and your law is completely true.
143 I have much trouble and it makes me afraid,
but your commands make me happy.
144 Your rules are always fair.
Help me to understand them,
so that I may find true life.
145 With my whole being, I call to you,
‘Answer me, Lord !
I will obey your commands.’
146 I say to you, ‘Save me,
so that I can obey your rules.’
147 I wake up before dawn
and I cry to you for help.
I trust your promises to be true.
148 I am awake during each night,
and I think carefully about your message.
149 You love me with a faithful love,
so please listen to me!
Lord , do what is right,
and keep my life safe.
150 People who love to do evil things
are ready to attack me.
They have no interest in your Law.
151 Lord , you are near to me,
and I can trust all your commands.
152 I have studied your teaching since long ago.
I know that you have made it to remain for ever.
153 Look at my pain and trouble!
Please save me,
because I do not forget your Law.
154 Stand with me and make me free.
Keep me safe,
as you have promised to do.
155 Wicked people do not obey your rules,
so their lives will never be safe.
156 Lord , you are very kind.
Please do what is right,
and keep my life safe!
157 I have many enemies
who are ready to hurt me.
But I do not turn away from your teaching.
158 When I see people who have turned against you,
they make me very upset.
They do not obey your commands.
159 See how I love your teaching, Lord !
Please keep my life safe,
because of your faithful love for your people.
160 I can trust that your message is true.
All your righteous rules will continue for ever.
161 Rulers want to hurt me for no good reason.
But it is your message that I respect with fear.
162 Your teaching makes me very happy.
I am like someone who has found great riches.
163 I hate all kinds of lies,
but I love your Law.
164 I praise you seven times each day,
because of your righteous rules.
165 People who love your Law have peace in their minds.
Nothing will cause them to fall down.
166 Lord , I trust you to save me,
as I obey your commands.
167 I will continue to obey your rules,
because I love them so much.
168 I obey your commands and your teaching,
because you know everything that I do.
169 Listen to me, Lord ,
as I call to you for help!
Help me to understand your word.
170 I ask you to be kind to me,
so please listen!
Keep me safe,
as you have promised to do.
171 I will always speak aloud to praise you,
because you teach me your rules.
172 I will sing about your message,
because all your commands are righteous.
173 Please be ready to help me,
because I choose to obey your teaching.
174 Lord , I am waiting for you to save me.
Please do it soon!
Your Law makes me very happy.
175 Keep my life safe,
so that I can praise you.
Use your laws to give me help.
176 I have left the right way.
Come to make me safe again,
like a shepherd looks for his lost sheep.
Help me, your servant,
because I have not forgotten your commands.
119 Great blessings belong to those who live pure lives!
They follow the Lord ’s teachings.
2 Great blessings belong to those who follow his rules!
They seek him with all their heart.
3 They don’t do wrong.
They follow his ways.
4 Lord, you gave us your instructions
and told us to always obey them.
5 How I wish I could be more faithful
in obeying your laws!
6 Then I would never feel ashamed
when I look closely at your commands.
7 The more I understand how fair your laws are,
the more sincerely I will praise you.
8 I will obey your laws,
so please don’t leave me!
9 How can a young person live a pure life?
By obeying your word.
10 I try with all my heart to serve you.
Help me obey your commands.
11 I study your teachings very carefully
so that I will not sin against you.
12 Lord , you are worthy of praise!
Teach me your laws.
13 I will repeat the laws we have heard from you.
14 I enjoy following your rules
as much as others enjoy great riches.
15 I will study your instructions.
I will give thought to your way of life.
16 I enjoy your laws.
I will not forget your word.
17 Be good to me, your servant,
so that I may live to obey your word.
18 Open my eyes so that I can see
all the wonderful things in your teachings.
19 I feel like a stranger visiting here on earth.
I need to know your commands.
Don’t keep them hidden from me.
20 I constantly feel a hunger
to understand your laws.
21 You tell the proud how angry you are with them.
All those who refuse to obey your word are cursed.
22 Don’t let me be ashamed and embarrassed.
I have obeyed your rules.
23 Even if rulers say bad things about me,
I am your servant,
and I continue to study your laws.
24 Your rules make me happy.
They give me good advice.
25 I lie here like a dying man.
Say the word, and I will live again. [ b ]
26 I told you about my life, and you answered me.
Now, teach me your laws.
27 Help me understand your instructions,
and I will think about your wonderful teachings. [ c ]
28 I am sad and tired.
Say the word, and make me strong again.
29 Don’t let me live a lie.
Guide me with your teachings.
30 I have chosen to be loyal to you.
I respect your laws.
31 I follow your rules closely, Lord .
Don’t let me be put to shame.
32 I do my best to follow your commands,
because you are the one who gives me the desire.
33 Lord , teach me your laws,
and I will always follow them.
34 Help me understand your teachings,
and I will follow them.
Obeying them will be my greatest desire.
35 Help me follow your commands,
because that makes me happy.
36 Give me the desire to follow your rules,
not the desire to get rich.
37 Don’t let me look at worthless things.
Help me live your way.
38 Do what you promised me, your servant,
so that people will respect you.
39 Take away the shame I fear.
Your laws are good.
40 See how much I want to obey your instructions!
Be good to me, and let me live.
41 Lord , show me your faithful love.
Save me, as you promised.
42 Then I will have an answer for those who make fun of me
for trusting what you say.
43 Let me always say what is true.
I depend on your judgment to be fair.
44 I will follow your teachings forever and ever.
45 So I will live in freedom,
because I do my best to know your instructions.
46 I will discuss your rules with kings,
and no one will embarrass me.
47 What joy your commands give me!
How I love them!
48 Not only do I love your commands, but I also honor them.
I will study your laws.
49 Remember your promise to me, your servant.
It gives me hope.
50 You comfort me in my suffering,
because your promise gives me new life.
51 People full of pride are always making fun of me,
but I have not stopped following your teachings.
52 I remember the laws you gave us long ago, Lord ,
and they bring me comfort.
53 I am overcome with anger when I see wicked people,
who have stopped following your teachings.
54 Your laws are the songs I sing
wherever I am living.
55 Lord , in the night I remembered your name,
and I obeyed your teachings.
56 This happened because I carefully obey your instructions.
57 Lord , I decided that my duty is to obey your commandments.
58 I beg you with all my heart,
be kind to me, as you promised.
59 I thought very carefully about my life,
and I decided to follow your rules.
60 Without wasting any time,
I hurried back to obey your commands.
61 The wicked tried to trap me,
but I have not forgotten your teachings.
62 In the middle of the night, I get up to thank you
because your laws are so fair.
63 I am a friend to everyone who worships you.
I am a friend to everyone who obeys your instructions.
64 Lord , your faithful love fills the earth.
Teach me your laws.
65 Lord , you did good things for me, your servant.
You did what you promised to do.
66 Give me the knowledge to make wise decisions.
I trust your commands.
67 Before I suffered, I did many wrong things.
But now I carefully obey everything you say.
68 You are good, and you do good things.
Teach me your laws.
69 People full of pride made up lies about me.
But I keep obeying your instructions with all my heart.
70 Those people are so stupid that they care for nothing,
but I enjoy studying your teachings.
71 Suffering was good for me;
I learned your laws.
72 Your teachings are worth more to me
than a thousand pieces of silver and gold.
73 With your hands you made me and helped me become what I am.
Now help me learn and understand your commands.
74 Your followers will see me and be happy,
because I trust in your word.
75 Lord , I know that your decisions are fair,
and you were right to punish me.
76 Now comfort me with your faithful love,
as you promised.
77 Comfort me and let me live.
I enjoy your teachings.
78 Bring shame on those proud people who lied about me.
All I want to do is study your instructions.
79 Let your followers come back to me
so that they may learn your rules.
80 Let me obey your laws perfectly
so that I will not be ashamed.
81 I feel weaker and weaker as I wait for you to save me.
But I put my trust in your word.
82 I keep looking for what you promised, but my eyes are feeling tired.
When will you comfort me?
83 Even when I am like a dried wineskin on the trash pile,
I will not forget your laws.
84 How long must I wait for you
to punish those who persecute me?
85 Proud people have tried to trap me
and make me disobey your teachings.
86 All your commands can be trusted.
Those people are wrong to persecute me.
Help me!
87 They have almost destroyed me,
but I have not stopped obeying your instructions.
88 Show me your faithful love and let me live.
I will do whatever you say.
89 Lord , your word continues forever in heaven.
90 You are loyal forever and ever.
You made the earth, and it still stands.
91 All things continue today because of your laws.
Like slaves, they all obey you.
92 If I had not found joy in your teachings,
my suffering would have destroyed me.
93 I will never forget your commands,
because through them you gave me new life.
94 I am yours, so save me!
I have done my best to know your instructions.
95 The wicked tried to destroy me,
but your rules made me wise.
96 Everything has its limits,
except your commands.
97 Oh, how I love your teachings!
I talk about them all the time.
98 Your commands are always with me,
and they make me wiser than my enemies.
99 I am wiser than all my teachers,
because I study your rules.
100 I understand more than those who are older,
because I obey your instructions.
101 I have avoided every path that leads to evil
so that I could obey your word.
102 You are my teacher,
so I will always do whatever you decide.
103 Your words are so sweet to me,
like the taste of honey!
104 I gain understanding from your instructions,
so I hate anything that leads people the wrong way.
105 Your word is like a lamp that guides my steps,
a light that shows the path I should take.
106 Your laws are good and fair.
I have promised to obey them, and I will keep my promise.
107 Lord , I have suffered for a long time.
Say the word, and I will live again! [ d ]
108 Lord , accept the praise I want to give you,
and teach me your laws.
109 My life is always in danger,
but I have not forgotten your teachings.
110 The wicked try to trap me,
but I have not disobeyed your instructions.
111 The rules you have given me to follow will be mine forever.
They give me great joy.
112 More than anything I want to obey your laws always,
until the end of my life.
113 Lord, I hate those who are not completely loyal to you,
but I love your teachings.
114 Hide me and protect me.
I trust what you say.
115 Don’t come near me, you who are evil,
so that I can obey my God’s commands.
116 Support me, Lord, as you promised, and I will live.
I trust in you, so don’t disappoint me.
117 Help me and I will be saved.
And I will always give attention to your laws.
118 You reject all who don’t obey your laws,
because they are liars and did not do what they said.
119 You throw away the wicked of this world like trash.
So I love your rules.
120 I am shaking with fear before you.
I fear and respect your judgments.
121 I have done what is right and good.
Don’t let me fall into the hands of those who want to hurt me.
122 Promise to be good to me, your servant.
Don’t let those proud people do harm to me.
123 I have worn out my eyes looking for your help,
waiting for you to save me, as you promised.
124 Show your faithful love to me, your servant.
Teach me your laws.
125 I am your servant.
Give me wisdom to understand your rules.
126 Lord , it is time for you to do something.
The people do what is against your teachings.
127 I love your commands more than gold,
more than the purest gold.
128 I carefully obey all your commands.
So I hate anything that leads people the wrong way.
129 Lord, your rules are wonderful.
That is why I follow them.
130 As people understand your word, it brings light to their lives.
Your word makes even simple people wise.
131 My desire to hear your commands is so strong
that I wait with open mouth, gasping for breath.
132 Look at me, and be kind to me,
just as you always are to those who love your name.
133 Guide me, as you promised.
Don’t let evil rule over me.
134 Save me from those who want to hurt me,
and I will obey your instructions.
135 Accept your servant,
and teach me your laws.
136 I have cried a river of tears
because people don’t obey your teachings.
137 Lord , you do what is right,
and your decisions are fair.
138 The rules you have given us are right.
We can trust them completely.
139 Something that really upsets me is the thought
that my enemies ignore your commands.
140 I love your word.
Time and again it has been proven true.
141 I am young, and people don’t respect me.
But I have not forgotten your instructions.
142 Your goodness is forever,
and your teachings can be trusted.
143 Even though I have troubles and hard times,
your commands give me joy.
144 Your rules are always right.
Help me understand them so that I can live.
145 Lord , I call to you with all my heart.
Answer me, and I will obey your laws.
146 I call to you.
Save me, and I will obey your rules.
147 I get up early in the morning to pray to you.
I trust what you say.
148 Late into the night I stay awake
to think about your word.
149 I know your love is true, so listen to me.
Lord , you always do what is right, so let me live.
150 Here come those who have evil plans to hurt me.
They live far away from your teachings.
151 But you are near me, Lord ,
and all your commands can be trusted.
152 Long ago, I learned from your rules
that you made them to last forever.
153 Look at my suffering and rescue me.
I have not forgotten your teachings.
154 Argue my case, and set me free.
Let me live, as you promised.
155 The wicked have no hope of being saved,
because they don’t follow your laws.
156 Lord , you are very kind.
You always do what is right, so let me live.
157 I have many enemies trying to hurt me,
but I have not stopped following your rules.
158 I look at those traitors and hate what I see,
because they refuse to do what you say.
159 See how much I love your instructions!
Lord , I know your love is true, so let me live.
160 Every word you say can be trusted.
Your laws are fair and will last forever.
161 Powerful leaders attack me for no reason,
but the only thing I fear is your command.
162 Your word makes me happy,
like someone who has found a great treasure.
163 I hate lies; they make me sick!
But I love your teachings.
164 Seven times a day I praise you
because your laws are fair.
165 Those who love your teachings will find true peace.
Nothing can make them fall.
166 Lord , I am waiting for you to save me.
I obey your commands.
167 I follow your rules.
I love them very much.
168 I obey all your instructions and rules,
because you know everything I do.
169 Lord , listen to my cry for help.
Make me wise, as you promised.
170 Listen to my prayer.
Save me, as you promised.
171 I will burst into songs of praise,
because you have taught me your laws.
172 Let my voice sing about your word,
because all your commands are good.
173 I have chosen to follow your instructions,
so reach out and help me!
174 Lord , I want you to save me.
Your teachings make me happy.
175 Let me live to praise you.
Let me find the help I need in your laws.
176 I have wandered away like a lost sheep.
Come and find me.
I am your servant,
and I have not forgotten your commands.
119 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 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 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 counselors.
25 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
119 Blessed are those whose way is [ a ] ( A ) blameless,
Who ( B ) walk in the Law of the Lord .
2 Blessed are those who ( C ) comply with His [ b ] testimonies,
And ( D ) seek Him ( E ) with all their heart.
3 They also ( F ) do no injustice;
They walk in His ways.
4 You have [ c ] ( G ) ordained Your precepts,
[ d ] That we are to keep them diligently.
5 Oh that my ( H ) ways may be established
To ( I ) keep Your statutes!
6 Then I ( J ) will not be ashamed
When I look at all Your commandments.
7 I will ( K ) give thanks to You with uprightness of heart,
When I learn Your righteous judgments.
8 I will keep Your statutes;
Do not utterly ( L ) abandon me!
9 How can a young man keep his way pure?
By ( M ) keeping it according to Your word.
10 With ( N ) all my heart I have sought You;
Do not let me ( O ) wander from Your commandments.
11 I have ( P ) treasured Your word in my heart,
So that I may not sin against You.
12 Blessed are You, Lord ;
( Q ) Teach me Your statutes.
13 With my lips I have ( R ) told of
All the ( S ) ordinances of Your mouth.
14 I have ( T ) rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies,
[ e ] As much as in all riches.
15 I will ( U ) meditate on Your precepts
And [ f ] regard ( V ) Your ways.
16 I shall [ g ] ( W ) delight in Your statutes;
I will ( X ) not forget Your word.
17 ( Y ) Deal generously with Your servant,
That I may live and keep Your word.
18 Open my eyes, that I may behold
Wonderful things from Your Law.
19 I am a ( Z ) stranger on the earth;
Do not hide Your commandments from me.
20 My soul is crushed [ h ] ( AA ) with longing
For Your ordinances at all times.
21 You ( AB ) rebuke the arrogant, [ i ] the ( AC ) cursed,
Who ( AD ) wander from Your commandments.
22 ( AE ) Take disgrace and contempt away from me,
For I ( AF ) comply with Your testimonies.
23 Even though ( AG ) rulers sit and speak against me,
Your servant ( AH ) meditates on Your statutes.
24 Your testimonies also are my ( AI ) delight;
They are [ j ] my advisers.
25 My ( AJ ) soul clings to the dust;
( AK ) Revive me ( AL ) according to Your word.
26 I have told of my ways, and You have answered me;
( AM ) Teach me Your statutes.
27 Make me understand the way of Your precepts,
And I will ( AN ) meditate on Your wonders.
28 My ( AO ) soul [ k ] weeps because of grief;
( AP ) Strengthen me according to Your word.
29 Remove the false way from me,
And graciously grant me Your Law.
30 I have chosen the faithful way;
I have [ l ] placed Your judgments before me .
31 I ( AQ ) cling to Your testimonies;
Lord , do not put me to shame!
32 I shall run the way of Your commandments,
For You will ( AR ) enlarge my heart.
33 ( AS ) Teach me, the way of Your statutes, Lord ,
And I shall comply with it to the end.
34 ( AT ) Give me understanding, so that I may ( AU ) comply with Your Law
And keep it ( AV ) with all my heart.
35 Make me walk in the ( AW ) path of Your commandments,
For I ( AX ) delight in it.
36 ( AY ) Incline my heart to Your testimonies,
And not to ( AZ ) dishonest gain.
37 Turn my ( BA ) eyes away from looking at what is worthless,
And ( BB ) revive me in Your ways.
38 ( BC ) Establish Your [ m ] word to Your servant
[ n ] As that which produces reverence for You.
39 ( BD ) Take away my disgrace which I dread,
For Your judgments are good.
40 Behold, I ( BE ) long for Your precepts;
Revive me through Your righteousness.
41 May Your ( BF ) favor also come to me, Lord ,
Your salvation ( BG ) according to Your [ o ] word;
42 So that I will have an ( BH ) answer for one who ( BI ) taunts me,
For I trust in Your word.
43 And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
For I [ p ] ( BJ ) wait for Your judgments.
44 So I will ( BK ) keep Your Law continually,
Forever and ever.
45 And I will ( BL ) walk [ q ] at liberty,
For I ( BM ) seek Your precepts.
46 I will also speak of Your testimonies ( BN ) before kings
And shall not be ashamed.
47 I will ( BO ) delight in Your commandments,
Which I ( BP ) love.
48 And I shall lift up my hands to Your commandments,
Which I ( BQ ) love;
And I will ( BR ) meditate on Your statutes.
49 Remember the word to Your servant,
[ r ] In which You have made me hope.
50 This is my ( BS ) comfort in my misery,
That Your word has [ s ] revived me.
51 The arrogant ( BT ) utterly deride me,
Yet I do not ( BU ) turn aside from Your Law.
52 I have ( BV ) remembered Your judgments from [ t ] of old, Lord ,
And comfort myself.
53 Burning ( BW ) indignation has seized me because of the wicked,
Who ( BX ) abandon Your Law.
54 Your statutes are my songs
In the house of my ( BY ) pilgrimage.
55 Lord , I ( BZ ) remember Your name ( CA ) in the night,
And keep Your Law.
56 This has become mine,
[ u ] That I ( CB ) comply with Your precepts.
57 The Lord is my ( CC ) portion;
I have [ v ] promised to ( CD ) keep Your words.
58 I ( CE ) sought Your favor ( CF ) with all my heart;
( CG ) Be gracious to me ( CH ) according to Your [ w ] word.
59 I ( CI ) considered my ways
And turned my feet to Your testimonies.
60 I hurried and did not delay
To keep Your commandments.
61 The ( CJ ) snares of the wicked have surrounded me,
But I have ( CK ) not forgotten Your Law.
62 At ( CL ) midnight I will rise to give thanks to You
Because of Your ( CM ) righteous judgments.
63 I am a ( CN ) companion to all those who [ x ] fear You,
And to those who keep Your precepts.
64 ( CO ) The earth is full of Your goodness, Lord ;
( CP ) Teach me Your statutes.
65 You have treated Your servant well,
Lord , according to Your word.
66 Teach me good [ y ] ( CQ ) discernment and knowledge,
For I believe in Your commandments.
67 ( CR ) Before I was afflicted I went astray,
But now I keep Your word.
68 You are ( CS ) good and You ( CT ) do good;
( CU ) Teach me Your statutes.
69 The arrogant [ z ] have ( CV ) forged a lie against me;
With all my heart I will ( CW ) comply with Your precepts.
70 Their heart is ( CX ) insensitive, like fat,
But I ( CY ) delight in Your Law.
71 It is ( CZ ) good for me that I was afflicted,
So that I may learn Your statutes.
72 The ( DA ) Law of Your mouth is better to me
Than thousands of gold and silver pieces .
73 ( DB ) Your hands made me and [ aa ] fashioned me;
( DC ) Give me understanding, so that I may learn Your commandments.
74 May those who [ ab ] fear You ( DD ) see me and be glad,
Because I [ ac ] ( DE ) wait for Your word.
75 I know, Lord , that Your judgments are ( DF ) righteous,
And that You have afflicted me ( DG ) in faithfulness.
76 May Your favor [ ad ] comfort me,
According to Your [ ae ] word to Your servant.
77 May ( DH ) Your compassion come to me so that I may live,
For Your Law is my ( DI ) delight.
78 May ( DJ ) the arrogant be put to shame, because they lead me astray ( DK ) with a lie;
But I shall ( DL ) meditate on Your precepts.
79 May those who [ af ] fear You turn to me,
And those who know Your testimonies.
80 May my heart be [ ag ] ( DM ) blameless in Your statutes,
So that I will not ( DN ) be ashamed.
81 My ( DO ) soul languishes for Your salvation;
I [ ah ] ( DP ) wait for Your word.
82 My ( DQ ) eyes fail with longing for Your [ ai ] word,
[ aj ] While I say, “When will You comfort me?”
83 Though I have ( DR ) become like a wineskin in the smoke,
I do ( DS ) not forget Your statutes.
84 How many are the ( DT ) days of Your servant?
When will You ( DU ) execute judgment on those who persecute me?
85 The arrogant have ( DV ) dug pits for me,
People who are not in accord with Your Law.
86 All Your commandments are ( DW ) faithful;
They have ( DX ) persecuted me with a lie; ( DY ) help me!
87 They almost destroyed me on earth,
But as for me, I ( DZ ) did not abandon Your precepts.
88 Revive me according to Your faithfulness,
So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth.
89 ( EA ) Forever, Lord ,
Your word stands in heaven.
90 Your ( EB ) faithfulness continues [ ak ] throughout generations;
You ( EC ) established the earth, and it ( ED ) stands.
91 They stand this day by Your ( EE ) ordinances,
For ( EF ) all things are Your servants.
92 If Your Law had not been my ( EG ) delight,
Then I would have perished ( EH ) in my misery.
93 I will ( EI ) never forget Your precepts,
For by them You have [ al ] ( EJ ) revived me.
94 I am Yours, ( EK ) save me;
For I have ( EL ) sought Your precepts.
95 The wicked ( EM ) wait for me to destroy me;
I will diligently consider Your testimonies.
96 I have seen [ am ] a limit to all perfection;
Your commandment is exceedingly broad.
97 How I ( EN ) love Your Law!
It is my ( EO ) meditation all the day.
98 Your ( EP ) commandments make me wiser than my enemies,
For they are ever [ an ] mine.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
For Your testimonies are my ( EQ ) meditation.
100 I understand ( ER ) more than those who are old,
Because I have ( ES ) complied with Your precepts.
101 I have ( ET ) restrained my feet from every evil way,
So that I may keep Your word.
102 I have not ( EU ) turned aside from Your judgments,
For You Yourself have taught me.
103 How ( EV ) sweet are Your [ ao ] words to my [ ap ] taste!
Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 From Your precepts I ( EW ) get understanding;
Therefore I ( EX ) hate every false way.
105 Your word is a ( EY ) lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.
106 I have ( EZ ) sworn and I will confirm it,
That I will keep Your righteous judgments.
107 I am exceedingly ( FA ) afflicted;
[ aq ] ( FB ) Revive me, Lord , according to Your word.
108 Be pleased to accept the ( FC ) [ ar ] voluntary offerings of my mouth, Lord ,
And ( FD ) teach me Your judgments.
109 My [ as ] ( FE ) life is continually [ at ] in my hand,
Yet I do not ( FF ) forget Your Law.
110 The wicked have ( FG ) set a [ au ] trap for me,
Yet I have not ( FH ) wandered from Your precepts.
111 I have ( FI ) inherited Your testimonies forever,
For they are the ( FJ ) joy of my heart.
112 I have ( FK ) inclined my heart to perform Your statutes
Forever, even ( FL ) to the end.
113 I hate those who are ( FM ) double-minded,
But I love Your ( FN ) Law.
114 You are my ( FO ) hiding place and my ( FP ) shield;
I [ av ] ( FQ ) wait for Your word.
115 ( FR ) Leave me, you evildoers,
So that I may ( FS ) comply with the commandments of my God.
116 ( FT ) Sustain me according to Your [ aw ] word, that I may live;
And ( FU ) do not let me be [ ax ] ashamed of my hope.
117 Sustain me so that I may be ( FV ) safe,
That I may ( FW ) have regard for Your statutes continually.
118 You have [ ay ] rejected all those ( FX ) who stray from Your statutes,
For their deceitfulness is [ az ] useless.
119 You have [ ba ] removed all the wicked of the earth like [ bb ] ( FY ) impurities;
Therefore I ( FZ ) love Your testimonies.
120 My flesh [ bc ] ( GA ) trembles from the fear of You,
And I am ( GB ) afraid of Your judgments.
121 I have ( GC ) done justice and righteousness;
Do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Be ( GD ) a guarantor for Your servant for good;
Do not let the arrogant ( GE ) oppress me.
123 My ( GF ) eyes fail with longing for Your salvation,
And for Your righteous [ bd ] word.
124 Deal with Your servant ( GG ) according to Your graciousness,
And ( GH ) teach me Your statutes.
125 ( GI ) I am Your servant; ( GJ ) give me understanding,
So that I may know Your testimonies.
126 It is time for the Lord to ( GK ) act,
For they have broken Your Law.
127 Therefore I ( GL ) love Your commandments
Above gold, yes, above pure gold.
128 Therefore I carefully follow all Your ( GM ) precepts concerning everything,
I ( GN ) hate every false way.
129 Your testimonies are ( GO ) wonderful;
Therefore my soul ( GP ) complies with them.
130 The ( GQ ) unfolding of Your words gives light;
It gives ( GR ) understanding to the simple.
131 I ( GS ) opened my mouth wide and ( GT ) panted,
For I ( GU ) longed for Your commandments.
132 ( GV ) Turn to me and be gracious to me,
As is right for those who love Your name.
133 Establish my ( GW ) footsteps in Your [ be ] word,
And do not let any [ bf ] wrongdoing ( GX ) have power over me.
134 ( GY ) Redeem me from oppression by man,
So that I may keep Your precepts.
135 ( GZ ) Make Your face shine upon Your servant,
And ( HA ) teach me Your statutes.
136 My eyes [ bg ] shed ( HB ) streams of water,
Because they ( HC ) do not keep Your Law.
137 ( HD ) You are righteous, Lord ,
And Your judgments are right.
138 You have commanded Your testimonies in ( HE ) righteousness
And great ( HF ) faithfulness.
139 My ( HG ) zeal has [ bh ] consumed me,
Because my enemies have forgotten Your words.
140 Your ( HH ) word is very [ bi ] pure,
Therefore Your servant ( HI ) loves it.
141 I am small and ( HJ ) despised,
Yet I do not ( HK ) forget Your precepts.
142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
And ( HL ) Your Law is truth.
143 Trouble and anguish have [ bj ] come upon me,
Yet Your commandments are my ( HM ) delight.
144 Your ( HN ) testimonies are righteous forever;
( HO ) Give me understanding that I may live.
145 I cried out ( HP ) with all my heart; answer me, Lord !
I will ( HQ ) comply with Your statutes.
146 I cried to You; ( HR ) save me
And I shall keep Your testimonies.
147 I [ bk ] ( HS ) rise before dawn and cry for help;
I [ bl ] wait for Your words.
148 My eyes anticipate the ( HT ) night watches,
So that I may ( HU ) meditate on Your [ bm ] word.
149 Hear my voice ( HV ) according to Your faithfulness;
( HW ) Revive me, Lord , according to Your judgments.
150 Those who follow after wickedness approach;
They are far from Your Law.
151 You are ( HX ) near, Lord ,
And all Your commandments are ( HY ) truth.
152 From long ago I have ( HZ ) known from Your testimonies
That You have founded them ( IA ) forever.
153 ( IB ) Look at my ( IC ) affliction and rescue me,
For I have not ( ID ) forgotten Your Law.
154 ( IE ) Plead my cause and ( IF ) redeem me;
Revive me according to Your [ bn ] word.
155 Salvation is ( IG ) far from the wicked,
For they ( IH ) do not seek Your statutes.
156 [ bo ] ( II ) Great are Your mercies, Lord ;
Revive me according to Your judgments.
157 Many are my ( IJ ) persecutors and my enemies,
Yet I do not ( IK ) turn aside from Your testimonies.
158 I see the ( IL ) treacherous and ( IM ) loathe them ,
Because they do not keep Your word.
159 Consider how I ( IN ) love Your precepts;
( IO ) Revive me, Lord , according to Your faithfulness.
160 The ( IP ) sum of Your word is ( IQ ) truth,
And every one of Your righteous judgments ( IR ) is everlasting.
161 ( IS ) Rulers persecute me without cause,
But my heart ( IT ) stands in awe of Your words.
162 I ( IU ) rejoice at Your [ bp ] word,
Like one who ( IV ) finds great plunder.
163 I ( IW ) hate and loathe falsehood,
But I ( IX ) love Your Law.
164 Seven times a day I praise You
Because of Your ( IY ) righteous judgments.
165 Those who love Your Law have ( IZ ) great peace,
And [ bq ] ( JA ) nothing causes them to stumble.
166 I ( JB ) hope for Your salvation, Lord ,
And do Your commandments.
167 My ( JC ) soul keeps Your testimonies,
And I ( JD ) love them exceedingly.
168 I ( JE ) keep Your precepts and Your testimonies,
For all my ( JF ) ways are before You.
169 Let my ( JG ) cry [ br ] come before You, Lord ;
( JH ) Give me understanding ( JI ) according to Your word.
170 Let my ( JJ ) pleading come before You;
( JK ) Save me according to Your [ bs ] word.
171 Let my ( JL ) lips pour out praise,
For You ( JM ) teach me Your statutes.
172 Let my ( JN ) tongue sing about Your [ bt ] word,
For all Your ( JO ) commandments are righteousness.
173 Let Your ( JP ) hand be [ bu ] ready to help me,
For I have ( JQ ) chosen Your precepts.
174 I ( JR ) long for Your salvation, Lord ,
And Your Law is my ( JS ) delight.
175 Let my ( JT ) soul live that it may praise You,
And let Your ordinances help me.
176 I have ( JU ) wandered about like a lost sheep; search for Your servant,
For I do ( JV ) not forget Your commandments.
1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, ( A )
who walk ( B ) according to the law of the Lord . ( C )
2 Blessed ( D ) are those who keep his statutes ( E )
and seek him ( F ) with all their heart— ( G )
3 they do no wrong ( H )
but follow his ways. ( I )
4 You have laid down precepts ( J )
that are to be fully obeyed. ( K )
5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast
in obeying your decrees! ( L )
6 Then I would not be put to shame ( M )
when I consider all your commands. ( N )
7 I will praise you with an upright heart
as I learn your righteous laws. ( O )
8 I will obey your decrees;
do not utterly forsake me. ( P )
9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? ( Q )
By living according to your word. ( R )
10 I seek you with all my heart; ( S )
do not let me stray from your commands. ( T )
11 I have hidden your word in my heart ( U )
that I might not sin ( V ) against you.
12 Praise be ( W ) to you, Lord ;
teach me ( X ) your decrees. ( Y )
13 With my lips I recount
all the laws that come from your mouth. ( Z )
14 I rejoice in following your statutes ( AA )
as one rejoices in great riches.
15 I meditate on your precepts ( AB )
and consider your ways.
16 I delight ( AC ) in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word.
17 Be good to your servant ( AD ) while I live,
that I may obey your word. ( AE )
18 Open my eyes that I may see
wonderful things in your law.
19 I am a stranger on earth; ( AF )
do not hide your commands from me.
20 My soul is consumed ( AG ) with longing
for your laws ( AH ) at all times.
21 You rebuke the arrogant, ( AI ) who are accursed, ( AJ )
those who stray ( AK ) from your commands.
22 Remove from me their scorn ( AL ) and contempt,
for I keep your statutes. ( AM )
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; ( AN )
preserve my life ( AO ) according to your word. ( AP )
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
teach me your decrees. ( AQ )
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds. ( AR )
28 My soul is weary with sorrow; ( AS )
strengthen me ( AT ) according to your word. ( AU )
29 Keep me from deceitful ways; ( AV )
be gracious to me ( AW ) and teach me your law.
30 I have chosen ( AX ) the way of faithfulness; ( AY )
I have set my heart ( AZ ) on your laws.
31 I hold fast ( BA ) 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, ( BB ) Lord , the way of your decrees,
that I may follow it to the end. [ b ]
34 Give me understanding, ( BC ) so that I may keep your law ( BD )
and obey it with all my heart. ( BE )
35 Direct me ( BF ) in the path of your commands, ( BG )
for there I find delight. ( BH )
36 Turn my heart ( BI ) toward your statutes
and not toward selfish gain. ( BJ )
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
preserve my life ( BK ) according to your word. [ c ] ( BL )
38 Fulfill your promise ( BM ) to your servant,
so that you may be feared.
39 Take away the disgrace ( BN ) I dread,
for your laws are good.
40 How I long ( BO ) for your precepts!
In your righteousness preserve my life. ( BP )
41 May your unfailing love ( BQ ) come to me, Lord ,
your salvation, according to your promise; ( BR )
42 then I can answer ( BS ) anyone who taunts me, ( BT )
for I trust in your word.
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth, ( BU )
for I have put my hope ( BV ) in your laws.
44 I will always obey your law, ( BW )
for ever and ever.
45 I will walk about in freedom,
for I have sought out your precepts. ( BX )
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings ( BY )
and will not be put to shame, ( BZ )
47 for I delight ( CA ) in your commands
because I love them. ( CB )
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
that I may meditate ( CC ) on your decrees.
49 Remember your word ( CD ) to your servant,
for you have given me hope. ( CE )
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life. ( CF )
51 The arrogant mock me ( CG ) unmercifully,
but I do not turn ( CH ) from your law.
52 I remember, ( CI ) Lord , your ancient laws,
and I find comfort in them.
53 Indignation grips me ( CJ ) because of the wicked,
who have forsaken your law. ( CK )
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song ( CL )
wherever I lodge.
55 In the night, Lord , I remember ( CM ) your name,
that I may keep your law. ( CN )
56 This has been my practice:
I obey your precepts. ( CO )
57 You are my portion, ( CP ) Lord ;
I have promised to obey your words. ( CQ )
58 I have sought ( CR ) your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me ( CS ) according to your promise. ( CT )
59 I have considered my ways ( CU )
and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60 I will hasten and not delay
to obey your commands. ( CV )
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
I will not forget ( CW ) your law.
62 At midnight ( CX ) I rise to give you thanks
for your righteous laws. ( CY )
63 I am a friend to all who fear you, ( CZ )
to all who follow your precepts. ( DA )
64 The earth is filled with your love, ( DB ) Lord ;
teach me your decrees. ( DC )
65 Do good ( DD ) to your servant
according to your word, ( DE ) Lord .
66 Teach me knowledge ( DF ) and good judgment,
for I trust your commands.
67 Before I was afflicted ( DG ) I went astray, ( DH )
but now I obey your word. ( DI )
68 You are good, ( DJ ) and what you do is good;
teach me your decrees. ( DK )
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, ( DL )
I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70 Their hearts are callous ( DM ) and unfeeling,
but I delight in your law.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted ( DN )
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. ( DO )
73 Your hands made me ( DP ) and formed me;
give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice ( DQ ) when they see me,
for I have put my hope in your word. ( DR )
75 I know, Lord , that your laws are righteous, ( DS )
and that in faithfulness ( DT ) you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love ( DU ) be my comfort,
according to your promise ( DV ) to your servant.
77 Let your compassion ( DW ) come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight. ( DX )
78 May the arrogant ( DY ) be put to shame for wronging me without cause; ( DZ )
but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes. ( EA )
80 May I wholeheartedly follow ( EB ) your decrees, ( EC )
that I may not be put to shame. ( ED )
81 My soul faints ( EE ) with longing for your salvation, ( EF )
but I have put my hope ( EG ) in your word.
82 My eyes fail, ( EH ) looking for your promise; ( EI )
I say, “When will you comfort me?”
83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
I do not forget ( EJ ) your decrees.
84 How long ( EK ) must your servant wait?
When will you punish my persecutors? ( EL )
85 The arrogant ( EM ) dig pits ( EN ) to trap me,
contrary to your law.
86 All your commands are trustworthy; ( EO )
help me, ( EP ) for I am being persecuted ( EQ ) without cause. ( ER )
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
but I have not forsaken ( ES ) your precepts.
88 In your unfailing love ( ET ) preserve my life, ( EU )
that I may obey the statutes ( EV ) of your mouth.
89 Your word, Lord , is eternal; ( EW )
it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness ( EX ) continues through all generations; ( EY )
you established the earth, and it endures. ( EZ )
91 Your laws endure ( FA ) to this day,
for all things serve you. ( FB )
92 If your law had not been my delight, ( FC )
I would have perished in my affliction. ( FD )
93 I will never forget ( FE ) your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life. ( FF )
94 Save me, ( FG ) for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts. ( FH )
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me, ( FI )
but I will ponder your statutes. ( FJ )
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
but your commands are boundless. ( FK )
97 Oh, how I love your law! ( FL )
I meditate ( FM ) on it all day long.
98 Your commands are always with me
and make me wiser ( FN ) than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes. ( FO )
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts. ( FP )
101 I have kept my feet ( FQ ) from every evil path
so that I might obey your word. ( FR )
102 I have not departed from your laws, ( FS )
for you yourself have taught ( FT ) me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey ( FU ) to my mouth! ( FV )
104 I gain understanding ( FW ) from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path. ( FX )
105 Your word is a lamp ( FY ) for my feet,
a light ( FZ ) on my path.
106 I have taken an oath ( GA ) and confirmed it,
that I will follow your righteous laws. ( GB )
107 I have suffered much;
preserve my life, ( GC ) Lord , according to your word.
108 Accept, Lord , the willing praise of my mouth, ( GD )
and teach me your laws. ( GE )
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands, ( GF )
I will not forget ( GG ) your law.
110 The wicked have set a snare ( GH ) for me,
but I have not strayed ( GI ) from your precepts.
111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart. ( GJ )
112 My heart is set ( GK ) on keeping your decrees
to the very end. [ d ] ( GL )
113 I hate double-minded people, ( GM )
but I love your law. ( GN )
114 You are my refuge and my shield; ( GO )
I have put my hope ( GP ) in your word.
115 Away from me, ( GQ ) you evildoers,
that I may keep the commands of my God!
116 Sustain me, ( GR ) my God, according to your promise, ( GS ) and I will live;
do not let my hopes be dashed. ( GT )
117 Uphold me, ( GU ) and I will be delivered; ( GV )
I will always have regard for your decrees. ( GW )
118 You reject all who stray ( GX ) from your decrees,
for their delusions come to nothing.
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; ( GY )
therefore I love your statutes. ( GZ )
120 My flesh trembles ( HA ) in fear of you; ( HB )
I stand in awe ( HC ) of your laws.
121 I have done what is righteous and just; ( HD )
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Ensure your servant’s well-being; ( HE )
do not let the arrogant oppress me. ( HF )
123 My eyes fail, ( HG ) looking for your salvation, ( HH )
looking for your righteous promise. ( HI )
124 Deal with your servant according to your love ( HJ )
and teach me your decrees. ( HK )
125 I am your servant; ( HL ) give me discernment
that I may understand your statutes. ( HM )
126 It is time for you to act, Lord ;
your law is being broken. ( HN )
127 Because I love your commands ( HO )
more than gold, ( HP ) more than pure gold, ( HQ )
128 and because I consider all your precepts right, ( HR )
I hate every wrong path. ( HS )
129 Your statutes are wonderful; ( HT )
therefore I obey them. ( HU )
130 The unfolding of your words gives light; ( HV )
it gives understanding to the simple. ( HW )
131 I open my mouth and pant, ( HX )
longing for your commands. ( HY )
132 Turn to me ( HZ ) and have mercy ( IA ) on me,
as you always do to those who love your name. ( IB )
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; ( IC )
let no sin rule ( ID ) over me.
134 Redeem me from human oppression, ( IE )
that I may obey your precepts. ( IF )
135 Make your face shine ( IG ) on your servant
and teach me your decrees. ( IH )
136 Streams of tears ( II ) flow from my eyes,
for your law is not obeyed. ( IJ )
137 You are righteous, ( IK ) Lord ,
and your laws are right. ( IL )
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous; ( IM )
they are fully trustworthy. ( IN )
139 My zeal wears me out, ( IO )
for my enemies ignore your words.
140 Your promises ( IP ) have been thoroughly tested, ( IQ )
and your servant loves them. ( IR )
141 Though I am lowly and despised, ( IS )
I do not forget your precepts. ( IT )
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
and your law is true. ( IU )
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
but your commands give me delight. ( IV )
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
give me understanding ( IW ) that I may live.
145 I call with all my heart; ( IX ) answer me, Lord ,
and I will obey your decrees. ( IY )
146 I call out to you; save me ( IZ )
and I will keep your statutes.
147 I rise before dawn ( JA ) and cry for help;
I have put my hope in your word.
148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, ( JB )
that I may meditate on your promises.
149 Hear my voice ( JC ) in accordance with your love; ( JD )
preserve my life, ( JE ) Lord , according to your laws.
150 Those who devise wicked schemes ( JF ) are near,
but they are far from your law.
151 Yet you are near, ( JG ) Lord ,
and all your commands are true. ( JH )
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes ( JI )
that you established them to last forever. ( JJ )
153 Look on my suffering ( JK ) and deliver me, ( JL )
for I have not forgotten ( JM ) your law.
154 Defend my cause ( JN ) and redeem me; ( JO )
preserve my life ( JP ) according to your promise. ( JQ )
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek out ( JR ) your decrees.
156 Your compassion, Lord , is great; ( JS )
preserve my life ( JT ) according to your laws. ( JU )
157 Many are the foes who persecute me, ( JV )
but I have not turned ( JW ) from your statutes.
158 I look on the faithless with loathing, ( JX )
for they do not obey your word. ( JY )
159 See how I love your precepts;
preserve my life, ( JZ ) Lord , in accordance with your love.
160 All your words are true;
all your righteous laws are eternal. ( KA )
161 Rulers persecute me ( KB ) without cause,
but my heart trembles ( KC ) at your word.
162 I rejoice ( KD ) in your promise
like one who finds great spoil. ( KE )
163 I hate and detest ( KF ) falsehood
but I love your law. ( KG )
164 Seven times a day I praise you
for your righteous laws. ( KH )
165 Great peace ( KI ) have those who love your law,
and nothing can make them stumble. ( KJ )
166 I wait for your salvation, ( KK ) Lord ,
and I follow your commands.
167 I obey your statutes,
for I love them ( KL ) greatly.
168 I obey your precepts ( KM ) and your statutes, ( KN )
for all my ways are known ( KO ) to you.
169 May my cry come ( KP ) before you, Lord ;
give me understanding ( KQ ) according to your word. ( KR )
170 May my supplication come ( KS ) before you;
deliver me ( KT ) according to your promise. ( KU )
171 May my lips overflow with praise, ( KV )
for you teach me ( KW ) your decrees.
172 May my tongue sing ( KX ) of your word,
for all your commands are righteous. ( KY )
173 May your hand be ready to help ( KZ ) me,
for I have chosen ( LA ) your precepts.
174 I long for your salvation, ( LB ) Lord ,
and your law gives me delight. ( LC )
175 Let me live ( LD ) that I may praise you,
and may your laws sustain me.
176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. ( LE )
Seek your servant,
for I have not forgotten ( LF ) your commands.
