Psalms 119
119
Psalm 119
Delight in God’s Word
א Aleph
1How#119:1 The stanzas of this poem form an acrostic. happy are those whose way is blameless,#Ps 101:6; Pr 11:20
who walk according to the Lord’s instruction!#Ps 128:1; Mc 4:2
2Happy are those who keep his decrees#Ps 25:10; 119:10,22,168
and seek him with all their heart.#Dt 4:29; 10:12; 11:13; 13:3; 30:2
3They do nothing wrong;#1Jn 3:9; 5:18
they walk in his ways.
4You have commanded that your precepts#Dt 4:13; Neh 9:13; Ps 19:8
be diligently kept.
5If only my ways were committed
to keeping your statutes!#Dt 12:1; 2Ch 7:17; Pr 4:26
6Then I would not be ashamed#Jb 22:26; Ps 119:80
when I think about all your commands.
7I will praise you with an upright heart#Ps 119:62,106
when I learn your righteous judgments.
8I will keep your statutes;
never abandon me.#Ps 38:21; 71:9,18
ב Beth
9How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping your#119:9 Or keeping it according to your word.#2Sm 22:31; Ps 12:6; 19:9–10; 119:140; Pr 20:11; 30:5; Php 4:8
10I have sought you with all my heart;#Ps 119:2
don’t let me wander from your commands.#Ps 119:21,118
11I have treasured your word in my heart#Ps 37:31; 40:8; Lk 2:19,51
so that I may not sin against you.
12 Lord, may you be blessed;
teach me your statutes.#Ps 119:26,64,108,124,135,171
13With my lips I proclaim
all the judgments from your mouth.#Ps 40:9; 119:72
14I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees#Ps 119:111,162; Pr 3:13–15; 8:10–11,18–19
as much as in all riches.
15I will meditate on your precepts#Ps 1:2; 119:23,48,78,97,148
and think about your ways.#Ps 25:4; 27:11; Is 58:2
16I will delight in your statutes;#Ps 1:2; 119:24,47,70,77,92,143,174
I will not forget your word.
ג Gimel
17Deal generously with your servant#Ps 13:6; 119:144
so that I might live;
then I will keep your word.
18Open my eyes so that I may contemplate
wondrous things from your instruction.
19I am a resident alien on earth;#1Ch 29:15; Ps 39:12; 119:54; Heb 11:13
do not hide your commands from me.
20I am continually overcome
with longing for your judgments.#Ps 42:1–2; 63:1; 84:2; 119:40,131
21You rebuke the arrogant,
the ones under a curse,#Dt 27:26
who wander from your commands.#Ps 119:10,118
22Take insult and contempt away from me,#Ps 39:8; 119:39
for I have kept your decrees.
23Though princes sit together speaking against me,#Ps 119:161
your servant will think about your statutes;#Ps 119:15,27–28
24your decrees are my delight
and my counselors.#Ps 119:16; Rm 7:22
ד Daleth
25My life is down in the dust;#Ps 44:25
give me life#Ps 119:37,40,88,93,107,149,154,156,159 through your word.
26I told you about my life,
and you answered me;
teach me your statutes.#Ps 25:4; 86:11; 119:12,26,64,68,124,135,171
27Help me understand
the meaning of your precepts
so that I can meditate on your wonders.#Ps 105:2; 119:15,73,125; 145:5
28I am weary#119:28 Or I weep from grief;
strengthen me through your word.#1Pt 5:10
29Keep me from the way of deceit
and graciously give me your instruction.
30I have chosen the way of truth;
I have set your ordinances before me.#Ps 16:8
31I cling to your decrees;
Lord, do not put me to shame.#Ps 119:116
32I pursue the way of your commands,
for you broaden my understanding.#119:32 Lit you enlarge my heart#1Kg 4:29; 2Co 6:11,13
ה He
33Teach me, Lord, the meaning#119:33 Lit way of your statutes,
and I will always keep them.#119:33 Or will keep it as my reward#Ps 119:112; Mt 10:22; Heb 3:6; Rv 2:26
34Help me understand your instruction,#Ps 119:125,144,169
and I will obey it
and follow it with all my heart.#1Ch 22:12; Ps 119:2,69
35Help me stay on the path of your commands,#Ps 25:4; Is 40:14
for I take pleasure in it.#Ps 119:16
36Turn my heart to your decrees#1Kg 8:58
and not to dishonest profit.#Ezk 33:31; Mk 7:21,22; Lk 12:15; Heb 13:5
37Turn my eyes
from looking at what is worthless;#Is 33:15
give me life in your ways.#119:37 Some Hb mss, Tg read word#Ps 119:25
38Confirm what you said to your servant,#2Sm 7:25
for it produces reverence for you.
39Turn away the disgrace I dread;#Ps 119:22
indeed, your judgments are good.
40How I long for your precepts!#Ps 119:20
Give me life through your righteousness.
ו Waw
41Let your faithful love come to me, Lord,#Ps 119:77
your salvation, as you promised.#Ps 119:58,76,116,170
42Then I can answer the one who taunts me,#Ps 102:8; Pr 27:11
for I trust in your word.
43Never take the word of truth from my mouth,
for I hope in your judgments.#Ps 119:49,74,81,114,147
44I will always obey your instruction,
forever and ever.#Ps 119:33
45I will walk freely in an open place#Pr 4:12
because I study your precepts.#Ps 119:94,155
46I will speak of your decrees before kings
and not be ashamed.#Mt 10:18; Ac 26:1,2
47I delight in your commands,
which I love.#Ps 119:16,97,127,159
48I will lift up my hands#Ps 63:4 to your commands,
which I love,
and will meditate on your statutes.#Ps 119:15
ז Zayin
49Remember your word to your servant;
you have given me hope through it.
50This is my comfort in my affliction:#Rm 15:4
Your promise has given me life.
51The arrogant constantly ridicule me,
but I do not turn away from your instruction.#Jb 23:11; Ps 44:18
52 Lord, I remember your judgments from long ago
and find comfort.
53Fury seizes me#Ezr 9:3; Neh 13:25; Ps 119:158 because of the wicked
who reject your instruction.#Ps 89:30
54Your statutes are the theme of my song
during my earthly life.#119:54 Lit song in the house of my sojourning
55 Lord, I remember your name#Ps 63:6 in the night,#Ps 42:8; 92:2; Is 26:9; Ac 16:25
and I obey your instruction.
56This is my practice:
I obey your precepts.#Ps 119:22,69,100
ח Cheth
57The Lord is my portion;#119:57 Lit You are my portion, Lord#Ps 16:5; Lm 3:24
I have promised to keep your words.
58I have sought your favor#1Kg 13:6 with all my heart;
be gracious to me#Ps 41:4; 56:1; 57:1 according to your promise.
59I thought about my ways#Lk 15:17
and turned my steps back to your decrees.
60I hurried, not hesitating
to keep your commands.
61Though the ropes of the wicked#Jb 36:8; Ps 140:5
were wrapped around me,
I did not forget your instruction.#Ps 119:83,141,153,176
62I rise at midnight to thank you#Ps 119:55
for your righteous judgments.#Ps 119:7
63I am a friend to all who fear you,#Ps 101:6
to those who keep your precepts.
64 Lord, the earth is filled with your faithful love;#Ps 33:5
teach me your statutes.#Ps 119:12
ט Teth
65 Lord, you have treated your servant well,
just as you promised.
66Teach me good judgment and discernment,#Php 1:9–10
for I rely on your commands.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray,#Ps 119:71,75; Jr 31:18–19; Heb 12:5–11
but now I keep your word.
68You are good,#Ps 100:5; 106:1; 107:1 and you do what is good;#Ps 125:4
teach me your statutes.
69The arrogant have smeared me with lies,#Jb 13:4; Ps 109:2
but I obey your precepts with all my heart.#Ps 119:56
70Their hearts are hard and insensitive,#Ps 17:10
but I delight in your instruction.#Ps 119:16
71It was good for me to be afflicted#Ps 119:67,75
so that I could learn your statutes.
72Instruction from your lips#Ps 19:10; 119:127; Pr 8:10,11,19 is better for me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
י Yod
73Your hands made me and formed me;#Jb 10:8; 31:15; Ps 100:3; 139:15–16
give me understanding
so that I can learn your commands.#Ps 119:34
74Those who fear you will see me and rejoice,#Ps 34:2; 107:42
for I put my hope in your word.#Ps 119:43
75I know, Lord, that your judgments are just
and that you have afflicted me fairly.#Ps 119:138; Heb 12:10
76May your faithful love comfort me
as you promised your servant.
77May your compassion come to me#Ps 119:41
so that I may live,
for your instruction is my delight.#Ps 119:16
78Let the arrogant be put to shame#Jr 50:32
for slandering me with lies;
I will meditate on your precepts.
79Let those who fear you,
those who know your decrees, turn to me.
80May my heart be blameless regarding your statutes#Ps 119:1
so that I will not be put to shame.
כ Kaph
81I long for your salvation;#Ps 84:2
I put my hope in your word.#Ps 119:43
82My eyes grow weary
looking for what you have promised;#Ps 69:3; 119:123; Is 38:14
I ask, “When will you comfort me?”
83Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke,
I do not forget your statutes.
84How many days must your servant wait?
When will you execute judgment on my persecutors?#Rv 6:10
85The arrogant have dug pits for me;#Ps 35:7; 57:6; Jr 18:22
they violate your instruction.
86All your commands are true;
people persecute me with lies — help me!#Ps 35:19; 109:26; 119:78
87They almost ended my life on earth,
but I did not abandon your precepts.
88Give me life in accordance with your faithful love,
and I will obey the decree you have spoken.
ל Lamed
89 Lord, your word is forever;#Ps 89:2; 119:160; Is 40:8; Mt 24:35; 1Pt 1:25
it is firmly fixed in heaven.
90Your faithfulness is for all generations;#Ps 89:1–2
you established the earth, and it stands firm.#Ps 148:6; Ec 1:4
91Your judgments stand firm today,#Jr 31:35
for all things are your servants.#Ps 104:2–4
92If your instruction had not been my delight,
I would have died in my affliction.#Ps 119:16,50
93I will never forget your precepts,
for you have given me life through them.#Ps 119:16,25
94I am yours; save me,#Ps 119:146
for I have studied your precepts.#Ps 119:45
95The wicked hope to destroy me,#Ps 40:14
but I contemplate your decrees.
96I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but your command is without limit.
מ Mem
97How I love your instruction!#Ps 119:47,127,163,165
It is my meditation all day long.#Ps 1:2; 119:15
98Your command makes me wiser than my enemies,#Dt 4:6; Ps 119:130
for it is always with me.
99I have more insight than all my teachers
because your decrees are my meditation.#Ps 119:15
100I understand more than the elders#Jb 32:7–9
because I obey your precepts.#Ps 119:56
101I have kept my feet from every evil path#Pr 1:15
to follow your word.
102I have not turned from your judgments,#Dt 17:20; Jos 23:6; 1Kg 15:5
for you yourself have instructed me.
103How sweet your word is#Ps 19:10; Pr 8:11; 24:13–14 to my taste —
sweeter than honey in my mouth.
104I gain understanding from your precepts;#Ps 119:130
therefore I hate every false way.#Ps 119:128
נ Nun
105Your word is a lamp for my feet#Pr 6:23
and a light on my path.
106I have solemnly sworn#Neh 10:29
to keep your righteous judgments.
107I am severely afflicted;
Lord, give me life according to your word.#Ps 119:25,50
108 Lord, please accept my freewill offerings of praise,#Hs 14:2; Heb 13:15
and teach me your judgments.#Ps 119:12
109My life is constantly in danger,#119:109 Lit in my hand
yet I do not forget your instruction.#Ps 119:16
110The wicked have set a trap for me,#Ps 140:5; 141:9
but I have not wandered from your precepts.#Ps 119:10
111I have your decrees as a heritage forever;
indeed, they are the joy of my heart.#Ps 119:14,162
112I am resolved to obey your statutes
to the very end.#119:112 Or statutes; the reward is eternal#Ps 119:33,36
ס Samek
113I hate those who are double-minded,#1Kg 18:21; Jms 1:8; 4:8
but I love your instruction.#Ps 119:47
114You are my shelter and my shield;#Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 28:7; 115:9–11; 144:2; Pr 2:7
I put my hope in your word.#Ps 119:74
115Depart from me,#Ps 6:8; 139:19; Mt 4:10 you evil ones,
so that I may obey my God’s commands.#Ps 119:22
116Sustain me as you promised,#Ps 54:4 and I will live;
do not let me be ashamed of my hope.#Ps 25:20; 31:1; Rm 9:33; Php 1:20
117Sustain me so that I can be safe#Pr 29:25
and always be concerned about your statutes.#Ps 119:15
118You reject all who stray from your statutes,#Ps 119:10,21
for their deceit is a lie.
119You remove all the wicked on earth
as if they were#119:119 Some Hb mss, DSS, LXX, Aq, Sym, Jer read All the wicked of the earth you count as dross from metal;#Is 1:25; Ezk 22:18–19
therefore, I love your decrees.#Ps 119:47
120I tremble#119:120 Lit My flesh shudders in awe of you;#Jb 4:14; Hab 3:16
I fear your judgments.
ע Ayin
121I have done what is just and right;#Jb 29:14
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122Guarantee your servant’s well-being;#Ps 119:134
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123My eyes grow weary#Ps 119:82 looking for your salvation
and for your righteous promise.
124Deal with your servant based on your faithful love;#Ps 51:1; 109:26; 119:88,149,159
teach me your statutes.
125I am your servant;#Ps 116:16 give me understanding#Ps 119:27
so that I may know your decrees.
126It is time for the Lord to act,#Jr 18:23
for they have violated your instruction.
127Since I love your commands#Ps 19:10; 119:47
more than gold, even the purest gold,
128I carefully follow all your precepts#Ps 19:8
and hate every false way.#Ps 119:104
פ Pe
129Your decrees are wondrous;#Ps 119:18
therefore I obey them.#Ps 119:22
130The revelation of your words#Pr 6:23 brings light
and gives understanding to the inexperienced.#Ps 19:7; 116:6; Pr 1:4; 9:4–6
131I open my mouth and pant#Ps 42:1
because I long for your commands.
132Turn to me and be gracious to me,#Ps 25:16
as is your practice toward those who love your name.
133Make my steps steady through your promise;#Ps 17:5
don’t let any sin dominate me.#Ps 19:13; Rm 6:12
134Redeem me from human oppression,#Ps 142:6; Lk 1:74
and I will keep your precepts.
135Make your face shine on your servant,#Nm 6:25; Ps 31:16; 80:3,7,19
and teach me your statutes.#Ps 119:12
136My eyes pour out streams of tears#Jr 9:1; 14:17; Lm 3:48
because people do not follow your instruction.
צ Tsade
137You are righteous, Lord,#Neh 9:33; Ps 129:4; 145:17; Lm 1:18
and your judgments are just.
138The decrees you issue are righteous
and altogether trustworthy.#Ps 19:7–9; 119:86,90,144,172
139My anger overwhelms me
because my foes forget your words.#Ps 69:9; Jn 2:17
140Your word is completely pure,#Ps 12:6; 19:9
and your servant loves it.#Ps 119:47
141I am insignificant and despised,#Ps 22:6
but I do not forget your precepts.#Ps 119:61
142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and your instruction is true.#Ps 119:151,160
143Trouble and distress have overtaken me,
but your commands are my delight.#Ps 119:24
144Your decrees are righteous forever.#Ps 19:9
Give me understanding, and I will live.
ק Qoph
145I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord.
I will obey your statutes.#Ps 119:10,55
146I call to you; save me,
and I will keep your decrees.#Ps 3:7
147I rise before dawn and cry out for help;#Ps 5:3
I put my hope in your word.
148I am awake through each watch of the night
to meditate on your promise.#Ps 119:15
149In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice.
Lord, give me life in keeping with your justice.#Ps 119:25,124
150Those who pursue evil plans#119:150 Some Hb mss, LXX, Sym, Jer read who maliciously persecute me#Pr 6:17,18; 12:20; 14:22; 24:8 come near;
they are far from your instruction.
151You are near, Lord,#Ps 34:18; 145:18; Is 50:8
and all your commands are true.#Ps 119:142
152Long ago I learned from your decrees
that you have established them forever.#Ps 119:89; Lk 21:33
ר Resh
153Consider my affliction and rescue me,#Ps 119:50; Lm 5:1
for I have not forgotten your instruction.#Ps 119:16; Hs 4:6
154Champion my cause and redeem me;#1Sm 24:15; Ps 35:1; Mc 7:9
give me life as you promised.
155Salvation is far from the wicked
because they do not study your statutes.#Ps 119:45,94
156Your compassions are many, Lord;#2Sm 24:14
give me life according to your judgments.
157My persecutors and foes are many.#Ps 7:1
I have not turned from your decrees.#Ps 119:51
158I have seen the disloyal#Pr 14:14 and feel disgust#Ps 139:21
because they do not keep your word.
159Consider how I love your precepts;
Lord, give me life according to your faithful love.#Ps 119:25,47
160The entirety of your word is truth,
each of your righteous judgments endures forever.#Ps 119:89,142,152
שׂ Sin
161Princes have persecuted me without cause,
but my heart fears only your word.#Ps 119:23,120
162I rejoice over your promise#Ps 119:14,111
like one who finds vast treasure.
163I hate and abhor falsehood,#Ps 119:104,128; Pr 13:5
but I love your instruction.#Ps 119:47
164I praise you seven times a day
for your righteous judgments.#Ps 119:7,160
165Abundant peace belongs to those#Pr 3:1–2; Is 26:3; 32:17
who love your instruction;
nothing makes them stumble.#Pr 3:23; Is 63:13
166 Lord, I hope for your salvation#Gn 49:18; Ps 119:81,174
and carry out your commands.
167I obey your decrees
and love them greatly.#Ps 119:47,129
168I obey your precepts and decrees,
for all my ways are before you.#Ps 139:3; Pr 5:21
ת Taw
169Let my cry reach you, Lord;#Ps 18:6; 102:1; 140:6
give me understanding according to your word.#Ps 119:144
170Let my plea reach you;#Ps 28:2; 130:2; 143:1
rescue me according to your promise.#Ps 22:20; 59:1
171My lips pour out praise,#Ps 51:15; 63:3
for you teach me your statutes.#Ps 119:12
172My tongue sings about your promise,#Ps 51:14
for all your commands are righteous.#Ps 119:138
173May your hand be ready to help me,#Ps 37:24; 73:23
for I have chosen your precepts.#Jos 24:22
174I long for your salvation, Lord,
and your instruction is my delight.#Ps 119:16,24,166
175Let me live, and I will praise you;#Ps 119:25
may your judgments help me.
176I wander like a lost sheep;#Is 53:6; Jr 50:6
seek your servant,#Mt 18:12; Lk 15:4
for I do not forget your commands.#Ps 119:16
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Psalms 119
119
The Glories of God's Law
1Happy are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the Lord.
2Happy are those who keep his decrees,
who seek him with their whole heart,
3who also do no wrong,
but walk in his ways.
4You have commanded your precepts
to be kept diligently.
5O that my ways may be steadfast
in keeping your statutes!
6Then I shall not be put to shame,
having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
7I will praise you with an upright heart,
when I learn your righteous ordinances.
8I will observe your statutes;
do not utterly forsake me.
9How can young people keep their way pure?
By guarding it according to your word.
10With my whole heart I seek you;
do not let me stray from your commandments.
11I treasure your word in my heart,
so that I may not sin against you.
12Blessed are you, O Lord;
teach me your statutes.
13With my lips I declare
all the ordinances of your mouth.
14I delight in the way of your decrees
as much as in all riches.
15I will meditate on your precepts,
and fix my eyes on your ways.
16I will delight in your statutes;
I will not forget your word.
17Deal bountifully with your servant,
so that I may live and observe your word.
18Open my eyes, so that I may behold
wondrous things out of your law.
19I live as an alien in the land;
do not hide your commandments from me.
20My soul is consumed with longing
for your ordinances at all times.
21You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,
who wander from your commandments;
22take away from me their scorn and contempt,
for I have kept your decrees.
23Even though princes sit plotting against me,
your servant will meditate on your statutes.
24Your decrees are my delight,
they are my counselors.
25My soul clings to the dust;
revive me according to your word.
26When I told of my ways, you answered me;
teach me your statutes.
27Make me understand the way of your precepts,
and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
28My soul melts away for sorrow;
strengthen me according to your word.
29Put false ways far from me;
and graciously teach me your law.
30I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
I set your ordinances before me.
31I cling to your decrees, O Lord;
let me not be put to shame.
32I run the way of your commandments,
for you enlarge my understanding.
33Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes,
and I will observe it to the end.
34Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
and observe it with my whole heart.
35Lead me in the path of your commandments,
for I delight in it.
36Turn my heart to your decrees,
and not to selfish gain.
37Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;
give me life in your ways.
38Confirm to your servant your promise,
which is for those who fear you.
39Turn away the disgrace that I dread,
for your ordinances are good.
40See, I have longed for your precepts;
in your righteousness give me life.
41Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord,
your salvation according to your promise.
42Then I shall have an answer for those who taunt me,
for I trust in your word.
43Do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
for my hope is in your ordinances.
44I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever.
45I shall walk at liberty,
for I have sought your precepts.
46I will also speak of your decrees before kings,
and shall not be put to shame;
47I find my delight in your commandments,
because I love them.
48I revere your commandments, which I love,
and I will meditate on your statutes.
49Remember your word to your servant,
in which you have made me hope.
50This is my comfort in my distress,
that your promise gives me life.
51The arrogant utterly deride me,
but I do not turn away from your law.
52When I think of your ordinances from of old,
I take comfort, O Lord.
53Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked,
those who forsake your law.
54Your statutes have been my songs
wherever I make my home.
55I remember your name in the night, O Lord,
and keep your law.
56This blessing has fallen to me,
for I have kept your precepts.
57The Lord is my portion;
I promise to keep your words.
58I implore your favor with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to your promise.
59When I think of your ways,
I turn my feet to your decrees;
60I hurry and do not delay
to keep your commandments.
61Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,
I do not forget your law.
62At midnight I rise to praise you,
because of your righteous ordinances.
63I am a companion of all who fear you,
of those who keep your precepts.
64The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love;
teach me your statutes.
65You have dealt well with your servant,
O Lord, according to your word.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge,
for I believe in your commandments.
67Before I was humbled I went astray,
but now I keep your word.
68You are good and do good;
teach me your statutes.
69The arrogant smear me with lies,
but with my whole heart I keep your precepts.
70Their hearts are fat and gross,
but I delight in your law.
71It is good for me that I was humbled,
so that I might learn your statutes.
72The law of your mouth is better to me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
73Your hands have made and fashioned me;
give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
74Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice,
because I have hoped in your word.
75I know, O Lord, that your judgments are right,
and that in faithfulness you have humbled me.
76Let your steadfast love become my comfort
according to your promise to your servant.
77Let your mercy come to me, that I may live;
for your law is my delight.
78Let the arrogant be put to shame,
because they have subverted me with guile;
as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.
79Let those who fear you turn to me,
so that they may know your decrees.
80May my heart be blameless in your statutes,
so that I may not be put to shame.
81My soul languishes for your salvation;
I hope in your word.
82My eyes fail with watching for your promise;
I ask, “When will you comfort me?”
83For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,
yet I have not forgotten your statutes.
84How long must your servant endure?
When will you judge those who persecute me?
85The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me;
they flout your law.
86All your commandments are enduring;
I am persecuted without cause; help me!
87They have almost made an end of me on earth;
but I have not forsaken your precepts.
88In your steadfast love spare my life,
so that I may keep the decrees of your mouth.
89The Lord exists forever;
your word is firmly fixed in heaven.
90Your faithfulness endures to all generations;
you have established the earth, and it stands fast.
91By your appointment they stand today,
for all things are your servants.
92If your law had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my misery.
93I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have given me life.
94I am yours; save me,
for I have sought your precepts.
95The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,
but I consider your decrees.
96I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but your commandment is exceedingly broad.
97Oh, how I love your law!
It is my meditation all day long.
98Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
for it is always with me.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for your decrees are my meditation.
100I understand more than the aged,
for I keep your precepts.
101I hold back my feet from every evil way,
in order to keep your word.
102I do not turn away from your ordinances,
for you have taught me.
103How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter 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 to my path.
106I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
to observe your righteous ordinances.
107I am severely afflicted;
give me life, O Lord, according to your word.
108Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord,
and teach me your ordinances.
109I hold my life in my hand continually,
but I do not forget your law.
110The wicked have laid a snare for me,
but I do not stray from your precepts.
111Your decrees are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.
112I incline my heart to perform your statutes
forever, to the end.
113I hate the double-minded,
but I love your law.
114You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in your word.
115Go away from me, you evildoers,
that I may keep the commandments of my God.
116Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,
and let me not be put to shame in my hope.
117Hold me up, that I may be safe
and have regard for your statutes continually.
118You spurn all who go astray from your statutes;
for their cunning is in vain.
119All the wicked of the earth you count as dross;
therefore I love your decrees.
120My flesh trembles for fear of you,
and I am afraid of your judgments.
121I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122Guarantee your servant's well-being;
do not let the godless oppress me.
123My eyes fail from watching for your salvation,
and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
124Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,
and teach me your statutes.
125I am your servant; give me understanding,
so that I may know your decrees.
126It is time for the Lord to act,
for your law has been broken.
127Truly I love your commandments
more than gold, more than fine gold.
128Truly I direct my steps by all your precepts;#119.128 Gk Jerome: Meaning of Heb uncertain
I hate every false way.
129Your decrees are wonderful;
therefore my soul keeps them.
130The unfolding of your words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.
131With open mouth I pant,
because I long for your commandments.
132Turn to me and be gracious to me,
as is your custom toward those who love your name.
133Keep my steps steady according to your promise,
and never let iniquity have dominion over me.
134Redeem me from human oppression,
that I may keep your precepts.
135Make your face shine upon your servant,
and teach me your statutes.
136My eyes shed streams of tears
because your law is not kept.
137You are righteous, O Lord,
and your judgments are right.
138You have appointed your decrees in righteousness
and in all faithfulness.
139My zeal consumes me
because my foes forget your words.
140Your promise is well tried,
and your servant loves it.
141I am small and despised,
yet I do not forget your precepts.
142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and your law is the truth.
143Trouble and anguish have come upon me,
but your commandments are my delight.
144Your decrees are righteous forever;
give me understanding that I may live.
145With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord.
I will keep your statutes.
146I cry to you; save me,
that I may observe your decrees.
147I rise before dawn and cry for help;
I put my hope in your words.
148My eyes are awake before each watch of the night,
that I may meditate on your promise.
149In your steadfast love hear my voice;
O Lord, in your justice preserve my life.
150Those who persecute me with evil purpose draw near;
they are far from your law.
151Yet you are near, O Lord,
and all your commandments are true.
152Long ago I learned from your decrees
that you have established them forever.
153Look on my misery and rescue me,
for I do not forget your law.
154Plead my cause and redeem me;
give me life according to your promise.
155Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek your statutes.
156Great is your mercy, O Lord;
give me life according to your justice.
157Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,
yet I do not swerve from your decrees.
158I look at the faithless with disgust,
because they do not keep your commands.
159Consider how I love your precepts;
preserve my life according to your steadfast love.
160The sum of your word is truth;
and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.
161Princes persecute me without cause,
but my heart stands in awe of your words.
162I rejoice at your word
like one who finds great spoil.
163I hate and abhor falsehood,
but I love your law.
164Seven times a day I praise you
for your righteous ordinances.
165Great peace have those who love your law;
nothing can make them stumble.
166I hope for your salvation, O Lord,
and I fulfill your commandments.
167My soul keeps your decrees;
I love them exceedingly.
168I keep your precepts and decrees,
for all my ways are before you.
169Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
give me understanding according to your word.
170Let my supplication come before you;
deliver me according to your promise.
171My lips will pour forth praise,
because you teach me your statutes.
172My tongue will sing of your promise,
for all your commandments are right.
173Let your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen your precepts.
174I long for your salvation, O Lord,
and your law is my delight.
175Let me live that I may praise you,
and let your ordinances help me.
176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek out your servant,
for I do not forget your commandments.
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