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
In praise of the Law of the LORD
1Our LORD, you bless everyone
who lives right
and obeys your Law.
2You bless all those
who follow your commands
from deep in their hearts
3and who never do wrong
or turn from you.
4You have ordered us always
to obey your teachings;
5I don't ever want to stray
from your laws.
6Thinking about your commands
will keep me from doing
some foolish thing.
7I will do right and praise you
by learning to respect
your perfect laws.
8I will obey all of them!
Don't turn your back on me.
9Young people can live
a clean life
by obeying your word.
10I worship you
with all my heart.
Don't let me walk away
from your commands.
11I treasure your word
above all else;
it keeps me from sinning
against you.
12I praise you, LORD!
Teach me your laws.
13With my own mouth,
I tell others the laws
that you have spoken.
14Obeying your instructions
brings as much happiness
as being rich.
15I will study your teachings
and follow your footsteps.
16I will take pleasure
in your laws
and remember your words.
17Treat me with kindness, LORD,
so that I may live
and do what you say.
18Open my mind
and let me discover
the wonders of your Law.
19I live here as a stranger.
Don't keep me from knowing
your commands.
20What I want most of all
and at all times
is to honour your laws.
21You punish those boastful,
worthless nobodies who turn
from your commands.
22Don't let them sneer
and insult me
for following you.
23I keep thinking about
your teachings, LORD,
even if rulers plot
against me.
24Your laws are my greatest joy!
I follow their advice.
25I am at the point of death.
Let your teachings
breathe new life into me.
26When I told you my troubles,
you answered my prayers.
Now teach me your laws.
27Help me to understand
your teachings,
and I will think about
your marvellous deeds.
28I am overcome with sorrow.
Encourage me,
as you have promised to do.
29Keep me from being deceitful,
and be kind enough
to teach me your Law.
30I am determined to be faithful
and to respect your laws.
31I follow your rules, LORD.
Don't let me be ashamed.
32I am eager to learn all
that you want me to do;
help me to understand
more and more.
33Point out your rules to me,
and I won't disobey
even one of them.
34Help me to understand your Law;
I promise to obey it
with all my heart.
35Direct me by your commands!
I love to do what you say.
36Make me want to obey you,
rather than to be rich.
37Take away my foolish desires,
and let me find life
by walking with you.
38I am your servant!
Do for me what you promised
to those who worship you.
39Your wonderful teachings
protect me from the insults
that I hate so much.
40I long for your teachings.
Be true to yourself
and let me live.
41Show me your love
and save me, LORD,
as you have promised.
42Then I will have an answer
for everyone who insults me
for trusting your word.
43I rely on your laws!
Don't take away my chance
to speak your truth.
44I will keep obeying your Law
for ever and ever.
45I have gained perfect freedom
by following your teachings,
46and I trust them so much
that I tell them to kings.
47I love your commands!
They bring me happiness.
48I love and respect them
and will keep them in mind.
49Don't forget your promise
to me, your servant.
I depend on it.
50When I am suffering,
I find comfort in your promise
that leads to life.
51Conceited people sneer at me,
but I obey your Law.
52I find true comfort, LORD,
because your laws have stood
the test of time.
53I get furious when evil people
turn against your Law.
54No matter where I am,
your teachings
fill me with songs.
55Even in the night
I think about you, LORD,
and I obey your Law.
56You have blessed me
because I have always followed
your teachings.
57You, LORD, are my choice,
and I will obey you.
58With all my heart
I beg you to be kind to me,
just as you have promised.
59I pay careful attention
as you lead me,
and I follow closely.
60As soon as you command,
I do what you say.
61Evil people may set a trap,
but I obey your Law.
62Your laws are so fair
that I wake up and praise you
in the middle of the night.
63I choose as my friends
everyone who worships you
and follows your teachings.
64Our LORD, your love is seen
all over the world.
Teach me your laws.
65I am your servant, LORD,
and you have kept your promise
to treat me with kindness.
66Give me wisdom and good sense.
I trust your commands.
67Once you corrected me
for not obeying you,
but now I obey.
68You are kindhearted,
and you do good things,
so teach me your laws.
69My reputation is being ruined
by conceited liars,
but with all my heart
I follow your teachings.
70Those liars have no sense,
but I find happiness
in your Law.
71When you corrected me,
it did me good
because it taught me
to study your laws.
72I would rather obey you
than have a thousand pieces
of silver and gold.
73You created me
and put me together.
Make me wise enough to learn
what you have commanded.
74Your worshippers will see me,
and they will be glad
that I trust your word.
75Your decisions are correct,
and you were right
to punish me.
76I serve you, LORD.
Comfort me with your love,
just as you have promised.
77I love to obey your Law!
Have mercy and let me live.
78Put down those proud people
who hurt me with their lies,
because I have chosen
to study your teachings.
79Let your worshippers come to me,
so they will learn
to obey your rules.
80Let me truly respect your laws,
so I won't be ashamed.
81I long for you to rescue me!
Your word is my only hope.
82I am worn out from waiting
for you to keep your word.
When will you have mercy?
83My life is wasting away
like a dried up wineskin,#119.83 a dried up wineskin: The Hebrew text has “a wineskin in the smoke”. In ancient times bags were made from animal skins to hold wine, but when the bags dried up they cracked and could no longer be used.
but I have not forgotten
your teachings.
84I am your servant!
How long must I suffer?
When will you punish
those troublemakers?
85Those proud people reject
your teachings,
and they dig pits
for me to fall in.
86Your laws can be trusted!
Protect me from cruel liars.
87They have almost killed me,
but I have been faithful
to your teachings.
88Show that you love me
and let me live,
so that I may obey all
of your commands.
89Our LORD, you are eternal!
Your word will last as long
as the heavens.#119.89 Our…heavens: Or “Our LORD, your word is eternal. It will last as long as the heavens.”
90You remain faithful
in every generation,
and the earth you created
will keep standing firm.
91All things are your servants,
and the laws you made
are still in effect today.
92If I had not found happiness
in obeying your Law,
I would have died in misery.
93I won't ever forget
your teachings,
because you give me new life
by following them.
94I belong to you,
and I have respected your laws,
so keep me safe.
95Brutal enemies are waiting
to ambush and destroy me,
but I obey your rules.
96Nothing is completely perfect,
except your teachings.
97I deeply love your Law!
I think about it all day.
98Your laws never leave my mind,
and they make me much wiser
than my enemies.
99Thinking about your teachings
gives me better understanding
than my teachers,
100and obeying your laws
makes me wiser than those
who have lived a long time.
101I obey your word
instead of following a way
that leads to trouble.
102You have been my teacher,
and I won't reject
your instructions.
103Your teachings are sweeter
than honey.
104They give me understanding
and make me hate all lies.
105Your word is a lamp
that gives light
wherever I walk.
106Your laws are fair,
and I have given my word
to respect them all.
107I am in terrible pain!
Save me, LORD,
as you said you would.
108Accept my offerings of praise
and teach me your laws.
109I never forget your teachings,
although my life is always
in danger.
110Some merciless people
are trying to trap me,
but I never turn my back
on your teachings.
111They will always be
my most prized possession
and my source of joy.
112I have made up my mind
to obey your laws for ever,
no matter what.
113I hate anyone
whose loyalty is divided,
but I love your Law.
114You are my place of safety
and my shield.
Your word is my only hope.
115All you worthless people,
get away from me!
I am determined to obey
the commands of my God.
116Be true to your word, LORD.
Keep me alive and strong;
don't let me be ashamed
because of my hope.
117Keep me safe and secure,
so that I will always
respect your laws.
118You reject all deceitful liars
because they refuse
your teachings.
119As far as you are concerned,
all evil people are#119.119 As far as…are: A few Hebrew manuscripts and ancient translations. Most Hebrew manuscripts have “You get rid of evil people as if they were”. rubbish,
and so I follow your rules.
120I tremble all over
when I think of you
and the way you judge.
121I did what was fair and right!
Don't hand me over to those
who want to ill-treat me.
122Take good care of me,
your servant,
and don't let me be harmed
by those conceited people.
123My eyes are weary from waiting
to see you keep your promise
to come and save me.
124Show your love for me,
your servant,
and teach me your laws.
125I serve you,
so let me understand
your teachings.
126Do something, LORD!
They have broken your Law.
127Your laws mean more to me
than the finest gold.
128I follow all your commands,#119.128 I…commands: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.
but I hate anyone
who leads me astray.
129Your teachings are wonderful,
and I respect them all.
130Understanding your word
brings light to the minds
of ordinary people.
131I honestly want to know
everything you teach.
132Think about me and be kind,
just as you are to everyone
who loves your name.
133Keep your promise
and don't let me stumble
or let sin control my life.
134Protect me from abuse,
so I can obey your laws.
135Smile on me, your servant,
and teach me your laws.
136When anyone disobeys you,
my eyes overflow with tears.
137Our LORD, you always do right,
and your decisions are fair.
138All your teachings are true
and trustworthy.
139It upsets me greatly
when my enemies neglect
your teachings.
140Your word to me, your servant,
is like pure gold;
I treasure what you say.
141Everyone calls me a nobody,
but I remember your laws.
142You will always do right,
and your teachings are true.
143I am in deep distress,
but I love your teachings.
144Your rules are always fair.
Help me to understand them
and live.
145I pray to you, LORD!
Please answer me.
I promise to obey your laws.
146I beg you to save me,
so I can follow your rules.
147Even before sunrise,
I pray for your help,
and I put my hope
in what you have said.
148I lie awake at night,
thinking of your promises.
149Show that you love me, LORD,
and answer my prayer.
Please do the right thing
and save my life.
150People who disobey your Law
have made evil plans
and want to hurt me,
151but you are with me,
and all your commands
can be trusted.
152From studying your laws,
I found out long ago
that you made them
to last for ever.
153I have not forgotten your Law!
Look at the trouble I am in,
and rescue me.
154Be my defender and protector!
Keep your promise
and save my life.
155Evil people won't obey you,
and so they have no hope
of being saved.
156You are merciful, LORD!
Please do the right thing
and save my life.
157I have a lot of brutal enemies,
but still I never turn
from your laws.
158All those unfaithful people
who refuse to obey you
are disgusting to me.
159Remember how I love your laws,
and show your love for me
by keeping me safe.
160All you say can be trusted;
your teachings are true
and will last for ever.
161Rulers are cruel to me
for no reason.
But with all my heart
I respect your words,
162because they bring happiness
like treasures taken in war.
163I can't stand liars,
but I love your Law.
164I praise you seven times a day
because your laws are fair.
165You give peace of mind
to all who love your Law.
Nothing can make them fall.
166You are my only hope
for being saved, LORD,
and I do all you command.
167I love and obey your laws
with all my heart.
168You know everything I do.
You know I respect every law
you have given.
169Please, LORD, hear my prayer
and give me the understanding
that comes from your word.
170Listen to my concerns
and keep me safe,
just as you have promised.
171If you will teach me your laws,
I will praise you 172and sing
about your promise,
because all your teachings
are what they ought to be.
173Be ready to protect me
because I have chosen
to obey your laws.
174I am waiting for you
to save me, LORD.
Your Law makes me happy.
175Keep me alive,
so I can praise you,
and let me find help
in your teachings.
176I am your servant,
but I have wandered away
like a lost sheep.
Please come after me,
because I have not forgotten
your teachings.
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